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Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957). A Group of Five Prints, Showa era (20th century). Woodblock prints. 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 ... (Total: 5 Items)
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Sold on May 28, 2025 for:
$7,500.00
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Description
Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957)A Group of Five Prints, Showa era (20th century)
Woodblock prints
15-1/2 x 10-1/2 inches (39.4 x 26.7 cm) (each sheet, oban)
Each Signed: Hasui; with artist's red ink seal
Published by Watanabe Shozaburo, with publisher's seal
Comprising:
1. Kanetsuki Hall Bell Tower, Okayama (Okayama no Kanetsukido), showa 22 (1947);
2. Kaiun Bridge, Saga (Saga Kaiunkyo), showa 25 (1950);
3. Eastern Hamlet, Horyu Temple (Horyuji higashi sato), showa 31 (1956);
4. Hall of the Great Buddha, Nara (Nara Daibutsuden), showa 25 (1950);
5. Snow at the Shin Bridge, Nikko (Nikko Shinkyo no yuki), showa 5 (1930), later impression.
More information about Kawase Hasui Artist.
Condition Report*:
Prints overall present well with vibrant colors. Overall minor to mild toning to each sheet, appears even throughout. Condition issues as follows:
1. Kanetsuki Hall Bell Tower, Okayama: Left margin attached to mounting; along with minor handling crease to the top margin. Unframed.
2. Kaiun Bridge, Saga: In overall good condition, minor areas of stray ink along the margins recto, not impacting image; residue from sticker removal to verso lower edge and right edge, primarily visible under uv light. Unframed.
3. Eastern Hamlet, Horyu Temple: In overall good condition. Minor areas of slight spots of ink to left margin verso, not impacting image. Slight handling dents and crease, especially to lower corners. Two pinholes to the top margin from previous mounting. Unframed.
4. Hall of the Great Buddha, Nara: In overall good condition. Spots of stray ink to margins and corners recto and to verso, not impacting image. Two pinholes to left margin from previous mounting. Slight handling dents to margins. Unframed.
5. Snow at the Shin Bridge, Nikko: In overall good condition. Lacking publisher's seal. Two areas of previous hinge tape in upper verso corners. Unframed.
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All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.1. Kanetsuki Hall Bell Tower, Okayama: Left margin attached to mounting; along with minor handling crease to the top margin. Unframed.
2. Kaiun Bridge, Saga: In overall good condition, minor areas of stray ink along the margins recto, not impacting image; residue from sticker removal to verso lower edge and right edge, primarily visible under uv light. Unframed.
3. Eastern Hamlet, Horyu Temple: In overall good condition. Minor areas of slight spots of ink to left margin verso, not impacting image. Slight handling dents and crease, especially to lower corners. Two pinholes to the top margin from previous mounting. Unframed.
4. Hall of the Great Buddha, Nara: In overall good condition. Spots of stray ink to margins and corners recto and to verso, not impacting image. Two pinholes to left margin from previous mounting. Slight handling dents to margins. Unframed.
5. Snow at the Shin Bridge, Nikko: In overall good condition. Lacking publisher's seal. Two areas of previous hinge tape in upper verso corners. Unframed.
Auction Info
2025 May 28 Japanese Prints Showcase Auction #12158 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2025
28th
Wednesday
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