Oriental Watercolors.
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Hosen. Twentieth century.
Miganoshita. Hakone. c. 1920. Watercolor on paper. 11 3/4 x 9 1/2. Signed "Hosen" lower left. Good color and condition. $450.
Hakone, a world famous tourist resort, lies 60km west of Yokohama and comprises a part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. The greenery, mountain scenery, steaming hot springs and fresh air attract many visitors all year round.
Eika Kato. 1869-1942.
Yuki no yougure - Snow at Dusk. c. 1900. Watercolor on Japanese paper with a chrysanthemum watermark. 37 1/2 x 25 1/4. Signed "E. Kato" lower right. The shop on the right sells cigarettes. An extremely large and dramatic image in fine condition. $2,000.
Pang Tseng-Ying. 1916-1997.
Spring: Iris and Tradescantia. c. 1973. Watercolor on Japanese mulberry paper. 17 7/8 x 12 1/2. Signed 'Ying' and sealed. $7,500.
Yeisha. Twentieth century.
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Coquette. c. 1957. Sumi-e (ink) and watercolor on paper. 13 x x 11 3/4 (sheet 23 x 18). Signed "Yeisha" lower left. Excellent condition. $750.
Commissioned for Cat, a portfolio containing lithographic reproductions of six pen & wash sketches: three by Le Ba Dang (Investigation, On the Scent, Vanity), one by Deshima (Posing) and two by Yeisha (Coquette, Slumber). The original portfolio is included with the drawing.
Hiroshi Yoshida. 1876-1950.
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Kawaba. c. 1920. Watercolor on paper. 9 7/8 x 18 1/8. Signed and titled lower left. A fine example of an early watercolor. $3,000.
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