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LOT 321

Lot 321

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
Lot 321 Details
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)

Consisting of 'Spring Evening at Toshogu Shrine in Ueno', dated Showa 23 (1948), published by Watanabe Shozaburo with Watanabe 6mm round seal; and 'Yakumo Bridge at Nagata Shrine in Kobe', from the series 'Collected Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition', dated Showa 9 (1934); both framed
each sheet 15.5 x 10.6 in — 39.4 x 27 cm

Estimate $700-$1,000

Realised: $1,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
  • Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
  • Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
  • Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
  • Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
  • Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
  • Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
  • Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
  • Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
  • Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
  • Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
  • Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
  • Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
  • Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Two Woodblock Prints, Showa Era (1926-1989)
Provenance:

From a private Toronto collection, acquired in 1988 from a local estate

Note:

The same print of Toshogu Shrine can be found at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, accession number 50.2887; and Minneapolis Institute of Arts, accession number 2002.161.129

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, accession number 50.2887
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, accession number 2002.161.129
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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