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Asian and Emporium Auction

Fri, Jan 15, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 105

Benji Asada

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
(Japanese, 1899-1984)Kiyomizu Pagoda, artist's signature and seal upper right, paper embossed "UCHIDA" in lower margin, woodblock print, oban tate-e, sheet 15-3/4 x 10-1/4 in., unframed; Snow Covered Bamboo; Bird A; artist's signature and seal, woodblock prints with gilt ground, each sheet 7-7/8 x 3-1/4 in., attached to cardstock jackets, each with label for "Marson LTD.", 12 x 8 in.Note: The print titled "Kiyomizu Pagoda" is accompanied by a paper label from Uchida Art Co., LTD., "Kyoto Handicraft Center", Kyoto, Japan. - Provenance: Lifetime Collection of a Kentucky Lady

Condition

Kiyomizu Pagoda likely formerly hinged in on support, paper remnants attached at top margin, good color, small crease/closed tear in upper section; Bamboo and Bird A hinged in on cardstock, good condition; some wear, toning, and staining to cardstock