Description:
Eight Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) Woodblock Prints, Japan, Hinomisake, Izumo, 1924; Moon at Magome, 1930; Snow at Mukojima, 1931; Rainy Night at Maekawa, 1932; Snow at Itsukushima, 1932; Snow at Nezu Gongen Shrine, 1933; Zentsu Temple in Sanuki, 1937; and Lake Matsubara on a Morning, 1941, all with Watanabe's I- or J-seal (post 1945 or posthumous) except the first one with Watanabe's A-seal (1924-1930),oban print sizes to 15 x 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,000
overall in good condition with some creases, toning, stain, dull scratches, Itsukushima with a tear to a corner, backed, Matsubara taped to matte.
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Keywords
JapanSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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