Shima Art Company cherry wood block rendering of the Great Wave approximately 1920.rendering is done on rice paper with slight fading. Good condition overall woth no mold or water damage. Willing to supply any other information needed.
Dimensions
Approximately 378x259 mm.
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hi Cory, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Shima Art Company prints from this series typically bring between $250-550 at auction Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: After Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849) "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" from the "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji" series Shima Art Co cherrywood-block print on rice paper, circa 1920-30s; with red crane mark of center left. Pencil titled and inscribed to the mat with artist's name left and right. 259 by 378 mm (10-1/8 by 14-3/4 inches) CONDITION: Matted and framed. Possibly hinged to mat. Client attests this is in good condition with no mold or water marks. PROVENANCE: Inherited $ 300-500* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto. ~ Delia
