International Fine Arts Auction 2017-05-21
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/20/2017
THE MODERN JAPANESE PRINT FOLIO BY J. MICHENER
The Modern Japanese Print: An Appreciation by James A. Michener (American, 1907-1977); the rare, limited edition, large folio-format volume containing ten original Japanese woodblock prints by Un' ichi Hiratsuka (1895-1997), Maekawa Sempan (1888-1960), Mori Yoshitoshi (1898-1993), Watanabe Sadao (1913-1996), Kinoshita Tomio (1923-2014), Shima Tamami (1937-1999), Azechi Umetaro (1902-1999), Iwami Reika (b. 1927), Yoshida Masaji (1917-1971), and Maki Haku (1924-2000); each print signed and editioned by the respective artists; number 424 of 510 (of which 475 were offered for sale), and also signed by Michener; the deckle-edged pages bound within gilt-stamped linen covers, and in a wood slipcase box; published by Charles E. Tuttle Co. 1962; Provenance: Estate of Ralph Turner; 23 1/8" x 16 1/2" (box)
$1,500 - 2,000\n