Konishi Seiichirô 小西誠一郎 (JAPAN, B....
Konishi Seiichirô 小西誠一郎 (JAPAN, B. 1919)
‘Sosaku Hanga – Kobe Ko Fukei’ (lit. ‘The Scenery of Kobe Harbour’)
Oban yoko-e woodblock print
From the series ‘Konishi Seiichiro Sosaku Hanga’ (lit. ‘Sosaku Hanga by Konishi Seiichiro’)
Handsigned in the lower left margin together with an artist seal
Titled and dated in the print on the lower central part
Limited edition, numbered in the margin on the lower central part: 53/200
Dimensions (the leaf): 26,1 x 34,8 cm
Note: Born in Kyoto in 1919, Seiichiro Konishi was a Japanese woodblock print artist of the Sosaku Hanga (lit. ‘Creative Print’) movement. Konishi’s self-carved, self-printed works focus on the traditional architecture, famous sites and natural beauty of his hometown. Self-taught in the technique of woodblock prints, Konishi became an official member of Nihon Hanga Kyokai in 1930, and participated in many solo and group shows throughout his career, including Shin Seisaku Kyokai, and Dokuritsu Bijutsu Kyokai.
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Konishi Seiichirô 小西誠一郎 (JAPAN, B. 1919)
‘Sosaku Hanga – Kobe Ko Fukei’ (lit. ‘The Scenery of Kobe Harbour’)
Oban yoko-e woodblock print
From the series ‘Konishi Seiichiro Sosaku Hanga’ (lit. ‘Sosaku Hanga by Konishi Seiichiro’)
Handsigned in the lower left margin together with an artist seal
Titled and dated in the print on the lower central part
Limited edition, numbered in the margin on the lower central part: 53/200
Dimensions (the leaf): 26,1 x 34,8 cm
Note: Born in Kyoto in 1919, Seiichiro Konishi was a Japanese woodblock print artist of the Sosaku Hanga (lit. ‘Creative Print’) movement. Konishi’s self-carved, self-printed works focus on the traditional architecture, famous sites and natural beauty of his hometown. Self-taught in the technique of woodblock prints, Konishi became an official member of Nihon Hanga Kyokai in 1930, and participated in many solo and group shows throughout his career, including Shin Seisaku Kyokai, and Dokuritsu Bijutsu Kyokai.
NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS
It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.
