Keiichi Takasawa (1914 - 1984)
Cordon Bleu
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Very beautiful handmade lithograph print by Keiichi Takasawa.Published in 1984 by Asuka Shobo. Limited edition size of only 150 sheets. Her expression is very lovely.
Technique: Lithograph
Paper size: 19 and 1/2 x 15 inches
Image size: 16 and 1/8 x 12 and 1/2 inches
Sheet number: 27/150
Date: N/A (Published 1984)
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Condition: Excellent condition. Tape residue on the side edge of verso.
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Furisode (Beautiful woman with Kimono)
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Very rare Bijin woodblock print "Furisode"(Beautiful woman with Kimono) is by Keiichi Takasawa. Japanese title "Furisode" (Beautiful woman with Kimono), artist name "Keiichi Takasawa", Publisher name "Bijutsu no taiga", Carver name "Tosai Katsuragawa", and printer name "Yasuo Matsunaga" Furisode holds a special meaning; it refers to the kimono that women wear before marriage. Furisode consists of long, drapey sleeves, in contrast to the traditional kimono with short sleeves (after marriage). Beautiful colors and contrast. Very feminine and elegant modern nude print. The title, Furisode refers to the kimono behind the woman. Although the woman is the main focus of the print, the furisode in the background still holds its dominance. This is why the print has the title, Furisode.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 16 and 5/8 x 20 and 1/8 inches (42.2 x 51.2 cm)
Image size: 15 and 1/8 x 17 and 3/4 inches (38.5 x 45 cm)
Sheet number: E.A (Epreuve d’artiste) It means Artist's proof
Date: N/A
Signed: Block signed with red seal
Condition: Excellent condition. Faintest ink spot on the lower right corner margin. Natural paper wrinkle on the edge of the paper. Minor paper scuff on the lower left corner edge on verso.
Kou wo taku onna (Woman burning incense)
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Absolutely beautiful Bijin-ga print "香を焚く女" (Woman burning incense) is by Keiichi Takasawa. A slender Japanese woman is holding a celadon colored incense pot in her hands and enjoying the smell of incense. Amazing contrast. Very simple and mysterious bijin (beautiful woman) print. This celadon colored incense pot with dragon adds elegant and oriental atmosphere at the same time nicely. Publisher is Yuyudo. Publisher seal on the lower right margin. Carver name "Kentaro Maeda" and printer name "Ritsuzo Sato" on the lower left margin. Limited Edition, very special "H.C" from only a very few know to ever exist. "H.C" (hors commerce) means an article not for sale in French. Usually refers to print identical to the edition print intended to be used as samples to show to dealers and galleries. This print is extremely hard to find.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 15 and 3/4 x 21 inches (40.2 x 53.5 cm)
Image size: 15 x 19 inches (38x 48 cm)
Sheet number: H.C
Date: Ca. 1970
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Condition: Excellent condition. Once taped at the top corners (edge) on the verso
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Mask
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Stunning Bijin woodblock print is by Keiichi Takasawa. The publisher is Watanabe. Carver: Kentaro Maeda.Printer: Shozaburo Horikawa.
Beautiful colors and contrast. Very exotic and mysterious print.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 16 and 1/2 x 20 and 1/8 inches
Image size: 14 and 7/8 x 17 and 3/4 inches
Sheet number: 77/200
Date: N/A
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Condition: Pristine condition.
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Modern beauty in Kimono
$ 380.00
Very lovely woodblock print by Keiichi Takasawa. The Japanese title is "Kiku no Shiratsuyu" ( Chrysanthemum Morning Dew) Very lovely woodblock print. The publisher is Kato Hanga Kenkyusho. Chrysanthemum design Kimono adds a very gentle and lovely mood to this modern Japanese woman.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 5/8 x 17 and 1/4 inches
Image size: 10 and 1/2 x 15 and 3/4 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1966
Signed: Black signature in the lower right of the image
Condition: Excellent condition. Very minor toning to left edge of paper which will be easily matted out.
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Same Komon (Beauty in Traditional Kimono)
$ 850.00
Absolutely beautiful Bijin-ga print "Same Komon" (Beauty in Traditional Kimono) is by Keiichi Takasawa. The publisher is Yuyudo. Publisher seal on the lower right margin. Carver name "Kentaro Maeda" and printer name "Ritsuzo Sato" on the lower left margin. The Japanese title is "Same Komon" (Shark spot pattern) is a very traditional Japanese Kimono design pattern. Truly beautiful colors, amazing details, and wonderful contrast. This print is extremely hard to find. Limited edition size of 470 sheets. This limited edition print is very special "H.C" from only a very few know to ever exist. "H.C" (hors commerce) means an article not for sale in French. Usually refers to print identical to the edition print intended to be used as samples to show to dealers and galleries.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 15 and 3/4 x 21 inches (40.2 x 53.5 cm)
Image size: 14 and 7/8 x 18 and 7/8 inches (38 x 48 cm)
Sheet number: H.C
Date Ca. 1970
Signed Handsigned in pencil by the artist
Condition Excellent condition. Tiny tape residue on the top corners of verso. Minor ink printer's smudge on the right margin (edge) which will be easily matted out.
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