- Two Puppies -
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The adorable woodblock print "Two Puppies" is by Shunsen Natori (1886–1960). This print depicts two little puppies against a warm-colored background, capturing their playful and lovable nature. The artist's signature, "S. Natori" with the artist's red seal and Watanabe publisher's seal (7mm) are located in the lower left corner of the image. On the verso, there is a red square Watanabe seal and a limited edition number 17/250 in Japanese Kanji. Natori Shunsen is famous for his woodblock prints of Kabuki actors; however, five designs of woodblock prints of dogs and cats were published by Watanabe Publisher in the Showa period. This print is rarely seen on the market.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 3/4 x 15 and 3/4 inches (27.5 x 40 cm)
Image size: 9 and 3/4 x 14 and 1/4 inches (24.5 x 36 cm)
Sheet number: 17/250
Date: Showa period, (Ca.1950).
Signed: Artist's signature 'S.Natori' with artist's red seal in the lower left corner of the image.
Condition: Excellent condition.
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Ichikawa Ebizo, Kinegawa no Yoemon
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Very fine Kabuki actor print is by Shunsen Natori. Signed Natori Shunsen with artist's seal Shunsen; the actor's name "Ichikawa Ebizo" and role title, "Kinegawa no Yoemon", dated "Showa 26 nen, 9 gatsu saku" (September in 1951) on the right margin, published by Watanabe. This is later print, a tiny label on the verso. This print is a smaller size than regular Oban size.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 8 and 3/4 x 11 and 3/4 inches (22.2 x 29.8 cm)
Image size: 6 and 7/8 x 10 and 3/8 inches (17.4 x 26.2 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1951
Signed: signed Taishido Shunsen with artist's red seal
Condition: Outstanding condition.
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Flat shipping rate (USPS Priority mail with full insurance) $23.00
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We will send you the invoice for your shipping charge separately. When we receive your order, we will let you know your shipping charge as soon as possible. Then you will be able to choose. (Most likely about $40-$100, it varies based on size, insurance, and destination) Please click the blue icon for more info.
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Otani Tomoemon Yukijiro (Otani Tomoemon as the Sprit of Snow)
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Truly beautiful "Yakusha-e" (Kabuki actor) print by Shunsen Natori (1886-1960). Published by Watanabe. "Otani Tomoemon (Actor's name) , Yukijoro (name in this kabuki drama) , showa 26 nen 12 gatsu saku (December 1951) " on the right margin. "Bichosai Shunsen" with red seal on the right of image. Please notice beautiful baren marks and silver mica on the background. This is very romantic image. Watanabe M seal on verso as shown. This seal is rarely seen. M seal is called "Gift seal"
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 7/8 inches wide by 16 inches tall (27.6 x 40.6 cm)
Image size: 9 and 3/4 inches wide by 14 and 1/2 inches tall (25 x 37 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Showa 26 nen 1951.
Signed: Bichosai Shunsen with red seal on the right.
Condition: Excellent condition
