Catalog ID: 9923
Artist: Torii Kotondo
Medium: Original Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print
Series Title: Beauties
Edition: First State #/100
Date: 1934
Publisher: Ikeda Publishing Co.
Reference No.: The Female Image #186-1; pg. 139
Size: 17 -1/2 x 11 -1/2 " (dai oban)
Condition: Very fine
Notes:
Artist: Torii Kotondo
Medium: Original Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print
Series Title: Beauties
Edition: First State #/100
Date: 1934
Publisher: Ikeda Publishing Co.
Reference No.: The Female Image #186-1; pg. 139
Size: 17 -1/2 x 11 -1/2 " (dai oban)
Condition: Very fine
Notes:
A rare first state, with a limited edition of only 100 impressions. This example is the far more desirable black background version (Cat. #186-1). Embossed highlights on the woman's obi and mica details on the obi.
A geisha on an evening stroll admires the snow-covered apricot blossoms. This seldom seen design by Kotondo comes highly recommended.