Takahashi Hiroaki (Shotei). 1871-1945.
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Asagoya by Night -- Wagon Puller. pre- 1936. Woodcut printed in colors. Watanabe 1936 catalogue 230; shotei.com website #M30. Woodcut printed in colors. Tanzaku: 14 11/16 x 6 3/8 (sheet 14 15/16 x 6 5/8). Signed and sealed "Hiroaki." Subtle shading; white 'gofun' pigment overprinting and gauffrage in the rain. A stunning night scene. $475.
Mt. Fuji from Miho. c. 1920-30. Woodcut printed in colors. Watanabe 1936 catalogue 228; shotei.com M28. Tanzaku: 14 3/4 x 6 3/8 (sheet 15 x 6 1/2). Signed and sealed "Hiroaki." A fine impression with bokashi shading throughout, and gauffrage on the pine trees and boat. Excellent color and condition. $425.
Sekiyado. c. 1920-30. Woodcut printed in colors. Watanabe 1936 catalogue 210; shotei.com M33. Tanzaku: 14 5/8 x 6 7/16 (sheet 15 1/8 x 6 13/16). Signed and sealed "Shotei." A fine impression with bokashi shading throughout, and white 'gofun' pigments overprinted as smoke. Excellent color and condition. $475.
Shower at Takaido; Passengers at a Loss. Pre-1936. Woodcut printed in colors. Watanabe 1936 catalogue 210; shotei.com M-10. Tanzaku: 14 5/8 x 6 5/16 (sheet 15 1/8 x 6 3/4). Signed and sealed "Shotei." A fine impression with bokashi shading throughout, and gauffrage on the travellers. Excellent color and condition. $475.
Twentieth-century Japanese prints.
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