Two Watercolors

Description:

Two Watercolors, Japan, Toshio Aoki (1853-1912),one depicting an owl with wings outstretched, in a painted bamboo border; and one depicting a bird with outstretched wings and tail, with a branch of morning glory, both signed in Chinese and English, sizes to 22 x 14 3/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

both with foxing in progress, owl with tears to edges, bird with a sheet of glass without frame.


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