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Sadao Watanabe (Japanese, 1913-1996), Five biblical-themed kappazuri prints
Estimate:
$1,000 - $1,500
Passed
Live Auction
Summer Discovery Sale
Description
Sadao Watanabe (Japanese, 1913-1996)
Five biblical-themed kappazuri prints
All kappazuri on parchment. Comprising two 'Crucifixion' with signature, one seal, and dated 1970 to lower margin; one of 'The Good Shepherd', with signature, one seal, and dated 1968; and two of 'Jesus and children', each with signature and one seal, dated 1971. (5).
Five biblical-themed kappazuri prints
All kappazuri on parchment. Comprising two 'Crucifixion' with signature, one seal, and dated 1970 to lower margin; one of 'The Good Shepherd', with signature, one seal, and dated 1968; and two of 'Jesus and children', each with signature and one seal, dated 1971. (5).
Condition
One Crucifixion print with foxing and minor staining. Four with minor creasing. Overall good condition.
Provenance
Estate of Carol S. Kreyling, Bel Air, Maryland. Ms. Kreyling lived in China from 1946-1949 and in Japan from 1949-1971. These items were acquired during this period.
