Takahashi SHOTEI (Hiroaki) (1871-1944)
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A black cat with a bell round its neck. A striking design published by Fusui Gabo, Tokyo, c1935.
Fine impression and colour. Fine condition. The cat’s body is heavily lacquered and the two-tone background deliberately shows the baren marks. Signed Hiroaki.
Status: Sold
Takahashi SHOTEI (1871-1945)
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A large print (13.75 x 20.5 inches; 35 x 52 cms) of a cat prowling around a staked tomato plant. A rare print by an artist who obviously had a penchant for cats as there are several other designs of them by him. Published by Fusui Gabo, Showa 6, 8th month.
Very good impression with the baren marks intentionally forming a background pattern. Very good colour and condition. Signed Hiroaki Saku with seal Hiroaki.
Status: Sold