KIICHI ASANO | 'A RAINY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY', 1953; AND UNTITLED (FROM THE SERIES THE GION QUARTER), 1956

KIICHI ASANO
1914 - 1992
'A RAINY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY', 1953; AND UNTITLED (FROM THE SERIES THE GION QUARTER), 1956

Two vintage silver prints. Each print signed and stamped on the verso.
Both prints approximately
Image 13 x 19 cm (5 x 7½ in.);
sheet 20 x 25 cm (7¾ x 9¾ in.)

Condition Report:
These two outstanding prints are in excellent condition. Each with glossy finish.

'A Rainy Commencement Ceremony' with corners very lightly worn, and some small red ink stains (probably from another print's signature ink placed on top of this print) all away from image.

'Untitled (from the series The Gion Quarter)' with a very small handling bump near left edge of print, only visible in raking light.

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Provenance:
Private collection, UK