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As of Sep 03, 2024

Katsushika Hokusai

Lot 61108
Plum Blossoms and Moon, from the book series Fuji in Spring (Haru no Fuji), 1830
Woodblock print with gaufrage

8,6 x 12,6 in (21.9 x 32.1 cm)
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Lot 61108
Plum Blossoms and Moon, from the book series Fuji in Spring (Haru no Fuji), 1830
Woodblock print with gaufrage
8,6 x 12,6 in (21.9 x 32.1 cm)
Estimate: US$ 1,500 - 2,000
€ 1,400 - 1,800
Auction: 5 days

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX
Auction: Sep 25, 2024
Auction number: 8152
Auction name: Japanese Woodblock Prints from The Nelkin Collection Part II Signature® Auction
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Lot Details
Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849) Plum Blossoms and Moon, from the series Fuji in Spring (Haru no Fuji) (second edition), circa 1830 Woodblock print embellished with gaufrage 8-5/8 x 12-5/8 inches (21.9 x 32.1 cm) (sheet, aiban) Signed: Gakyōjin Hokusai ga With the censor seal: kiwame Published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudō); with the publisher's red ink seal Property from the Nelkin Collection HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Print presents well with a vivid blue background. The condition of the work is consistent with its age. Mild toning appearing even throughout sheet, inked colors still appear fresh. A few minor marks/areas of accretions throughout sheet; do not appear to majorly impact image. Mild handling dents with a marked vertical center fold line, inherent to the work appearing within an album. A few extremely small (1/16" or less), scattered pinholes; two along upper portion of center fold line; two along extreme right edge; one lower left. A small (1/8") repair with inpainting along the leftmost edge of the moon. A few small, scattered spots of foxing, do not appear to majorly impact image. Vestiges of adhesive/hinges in verso corners. Unframed.
Lot Details
Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849) Plum Blossoms and Moon, from the series Fuji in Spring (Haru no Fuji) (second edition), circa 1830 Woodblock print embellished with gaufrage 8-5/8 x 12-5/8 inches (21.9 x 32.1 cm) (sheet, aiban) Signed: Gakyōjin Hokusai ga With the censor seal: kiwame Published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudō); with the publisher's red ink seal Property from the Nelkin Collection HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Print presents well with a vivid blue background. The condition of the work is consistent with its age. Mild toning appearing even throughout sheet, inked colors still appear fresh. A few minor marks/areas of accretions throughout sheet; do not appear to majorly impact image. Mild handling dents with a marked vertical center fold line, inherent to the work appearing within an album. A few extremely small (1/16" or less), scattered pinholes; two along upper portion of center fold line; two along extreme right edge; one lower left. A small (1/8") repair with inpainting along the leftmost edge of the moon. A few small, scattered spots of foxing, do not appear to majorly impact image. Vestiges of adhesive/hinges in verso corners. Unframed.
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