Ogata Gekkō尾形月耕 (JAPAN, 1859-1920) ‘Kusudama no biwa’ (lit. ‘Loquat in a Flower Ball’ Ōban tata-e woodblock print From the series ‘Beauties Compared to Flowers’ (‘Bijin hana kurabe’) Publisher : Takekawa Risaburô (Chikusendô) Dimensions (the leaf): 36,7 x 25 cm Provenance: A large collection of 100+ Japanese woodblock prints, properties from a French collector. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report. Notes: 1. Ogata Gekkō was a Japanese artist best known as a painter and a designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints. He was self-taught in art, and won numerous national and international prizes and was one of the earliest Japanese artists to win an international audience. 2. Compare with a related print preserved in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) of Boston, USA, under accession number RES.51.150. Click HERE to see the related print.