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Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki, 1871-1945) — Sawatari in Joshu (Joshu Sawatari) | Taisho period, early 20th century
Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki, 1871-1945)

Sawatari in Joshu (Joshu Sawatari) | Taisho period, early 20th century

A delicate woodblock print depicting a scenic landscape in Joshu province by master printer Takahashi Shotei. Published by the renowned Watanabe Shozaburo, this work exemplifies the shin-hanga movement of early 20th century Japan.

Medium
woodblock print, sealed Shotei, titled to the lower left as above, published by Watanabe Shozaburo, circa 1924-27
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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Japanese Woodblock Prints

March 16, 2023

Estimate: $1,000 – $1,500

Lot 48

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Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki, 1871-1945), Sawatari in Joshu (Joshu Sawatari) | Taisho period, early 20th century

A delicate woodblock print depicting a scenic landscape in Joshu province by master printer Takahashi Shotei. Published by the renowned Watanabe Shozaburo, this work exemplifies the shin-hanga movement of early 20th century Japan.

Medium
woodblock print, sealed Shotei, titled to the lower left as above, published by Watanabe Shozaburo, circa 1924-27
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Japanese Art, Joshu, Early 20th Century, Scenic, Landscape, Taisho Period, Nature, Shin-Hanga, Woodblock Print

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