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| Notes (1st edition) | Apparently there are several examples of this painting, along with examples of a white cat too. From Marc Kahn: Looking at "image1.JPG" from your initial email, it looks like it validates some discussions that I've had with the other collector who has another pair of black/white cats. Our hypothesis is that the 3-D format of the paper, with the center popped up above the level of the borders, was caused by there being an insert behind the paper which is smaller than the matte window opening. It looks like that's the situation with your painting. Since there are multiple copies of the same paintings, we figured that there must have been a promoter who hired Shotei to do these paintings and then framed and sold them. Takahashi Shotei was an artist, but it's doubtful that he would have been the packager of this work. Original auction listing: This painting depicts a Black Cat. Takahashi Hiroaki (1871-1945) Shotei. This Black Cat with Red Scarf against a blank background is an extremely rare piece. This is dated 1924, post earthquake, with a seal, color on paper, framed. Painting is approximately 9 3/4 x 13 5/8. This would appear to be the companion to the "Tama" white cat work from 1924. While the "Tama" print is commercially available this Black Cat print is not. This piece is still in its original frame. Several experts have commented on it and while it is never definitive if it is an "after print" by an under study or a preparatory drawing by his hand there is belief that is an original Shotei. | |
| Publisher (this edition): | Self | Self |
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| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Artist: Hiroaki (Shotei) Takahashi (1871-1945) Title: Tama Size: Oban; 13 1/4" x 9 1/2" + Margins as shown (34 x 24 cm + margins) |
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