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Rabbit on the full moon. A Japanese painter and printmaker. His artistic names were Koson, Shoson, and Toyoson. After studying Japanese painting under Suzuki Kason, he produced hand-painted flower and bird paintings. Later, at the recommendation of Ernst Fenollosa, he also produced woodblock flower and bird paintings for export. His lyrical and delicate flower and bird paintings, as well as his humorous animal paintings, were particularly highly acclaimed in Europe at the time. If you are aware of any vendors offering a more competitive pricing than ours, kindly bring it to our attention. We are committed to providing you with the best possible price and will adjust our rates accordingly to ensure your satisfaction. Upon receiving your order, we take the utmost care in inspecting your valuable items at our facility to ensure they meet our high standards of quality. Upon receiving your order, we will conduct a thorough inspection of the item to ensure it meets our high-quality standards. We are here to assist you and address any concerns you might have.

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Ohara Koson was famous as a master of kacho-e (bird and flower designs). He went by three different titles Ohara Hoson, Ohara Shoson, and Ohara Koson over his career. His works are held in several museums including the British Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Harvard Art Museum, the Chazen Museum of Art, the Rijksmuseum, the Museum of New Zealand, and many more. In its original early minimalist art frame size is approximately 7 1/2″ x 10″ with the image size being approximately 4 1/2″ x 7″. Condition is very good for its age, circa 1926, the frame has a few small nicks and also is in good shape (see pictures).

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Woodblock Print By Obara Koson Shoson Iris Watanabe Edition, The Early Showa Era. Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Kohara Koson, featuring iris and water plants, Watanabe edition, Showa era early 20th century. Authentic, well-preserved with minor age-related marks, tape residue on back. 28cm x 24.5cm. Condition: used, stored for long time, please see images for details. Signed, original reprint, Showa period, woodblock technique, cultural Japanese art. Item specifics: C:Artist: Kohara Koson, C:Theme: Iris and Water Plants, C:Subject: Nature, C:Production Technique: Woodblock Print, C:Original/Licensed Reprint: Original, C:Style: Ukiyo-e, C:Features: Signed, C:Year of Production: Showa era, C:Material: Paper, C:Size: approx. 28cm x 24.5cm, C:Region of Origin: Japan, C:Type. We are located in Japan. It’s our pleasure to make you happy by proposing our recommend item. If you have any questions or request about items, please feel free to ask us. International Buyers – Please Note. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as – gifts – The US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Thank you for your understanding.

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TITLE; PEKINESE DOG AND BIRD CAGE. GOOD IMPRESSION AND CONDITION. DATE;1930s LIFETIME EDITION.

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Snow on Willow Bridge – Shoson Ohara. In FAIR to POOR condition. Long vertical tear along the left edge. Whole woodblock print AS SHOWN. Wear and foxing, minor stains. 16″ x 12″ overall. Please check the pictures – what you see is what you get.

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Ohara Koson was famous as a master of kacho-e designs. Condition: In very good condition. Print has no spotting or tears.

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VTG Ohara Koson Shoson “Flying Geese” Japanese Woodblock Print Framed Signed. The print opening measures 9 7/8″ wide and 14 3/4″ tall, the frame measures 20″ by 26″. Some wear to the frame, and a wrinkle or old repair in the top right corner – pictured in 10th photo- otherwise in excellent condition. Will be professionally packed. Signature confirmation is available for anyone who is worried about theft of their packages – just ask. I can’t be responsible for packages that are stolen. Thanks for you patience! Most of my items come from Estate sales and many have imperfections. I try to describe any flaws in my listing and take lots of photos so that you can see the condition of the item. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “vintagechicago” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1900-1940
• Maker: Ohara Koson

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Small card print / First print. Japanese original handmade woodblock print. IMPORTANT NOTICE. Products will be carefully packed. If you like to order more than one print, we will combine all of your order. Woodblock print may be slightly different from the image on our pictures. These charges are normally collected by the delivering fright company or when you pick the item up- do not confuse. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “tomom_70″ and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America.

• Primary Material: Paper
• Color: Multi-Color
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1900-1940
• Maker: Watanabe

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Koson Ohara (Shoson or Hoson) (1877 – 1945) “Pigeon in Flight and Blossoming Cherry Tree” Woodblock Print 15 1/8 x 10 1/8 inches (full sheet) 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (print) Signed Low Right Dated: 1931. Up for sale is an absolutely phenomenal Shoson woodblock print entitled “Pigeon in Flight and Blossoming Cherry Tree” printed in 1931. In overall excellent condition, this rare print has never been framed and displayed which has resulted in the retaining of its strong coloring. With its full sheet measuring 15 1/8 x 10 1/8 inches the print measures 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches and shows minimal cosmetic blemishes to its margins including little creases and a slight tear left center, all of which does not enter the image. The images provided accurately represent the quality, condition and aesthetic beauty of this rare Shoson woodblock but if you have any questions please feel free to ask prior to purchasing! We specialize in fine art from the Renaissance to Contemporary dealing with a plethora of past artists which include Pablo Picasso, Diego Giacometti, Edward Curtis, Alfred Mitchell, Banksy and even Bob Ross. All works of art and objects of value are professionally packed to ensure a safe arrival to you, thank you for your interest! This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “henningfineart” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.

• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1900-1940
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

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