(Japanese, 1883-1957)Temari, from the series Twelve Subjects of Children, artist's signature and seal center left, "F Type" (1932-1942) Watanabe publisher's seal lower right, oban tate-e, sheet 15-5/8 x 10-5/8 in.; carved and gilt wood frame, 22-1/4 x 18-1/2 in.; four prints from the series Gosho Ningyo ("Palace Dolls"), including: two Isho Ningyo (Dolls #2 and #15), two Doro Ningyo (Dolls #19 and #21), artist's signature and seal, woodblock print, each sheet 9-1/2 x 8-3/8 in., attached to paper jackets, each with embossed number, 13-1/8 x 11-1/4 in. - Provenance: Lifetime Collection of a Kentucky Lady
Condition
Temari hinged in on mat, heavy toning, some fading; frame with light wear and abrasions; Gosho Ningyo prints with good color, some light toning, some wear and toning to jackets; one jacket with large loss at left and tear to upper right corner