Philadelphia, PA
Details
- Dimensions
- 26ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 20.75ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Artist
- Kiyoshi Saitō
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Not observed outside the frame. There appears to be a small, ca. 1 in. tear in the tail section of … moreNot observed outside the frame. There appears to be a small, ca. 1 in. tear in the tail section of the puppet's mask. There are expected folds and ripples to the paper. Wear consistent with age and use. less
- Description
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A fine woodblock print of a Javanese puppet in profile by Kiyoshi Saito.
The imagery is a potent mixture of … more A fine woodblock print of a Javanese puppet in profile by Kiyoshi Saito.
The imagery is a potent mixture of Saito's traditional Japanese sensibilities coupled with his mid-century Modernist sentiments.
Cobalt blue, grey, and ochre brown colors on mulberry paper. Matted and framed behind glass.
Numbered 4 of 50. Signed lower right in pencil.
Sight size: circa 14 in. by 18 in.
Frame size: circa 20 3/4 in. by 26 in. less
Philadelphia, PA
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