HIYOSHI MAMORU 日吉守 (Japan, 1885-) Cormorant Fishing on the Nagara River in Gifu Prefecture - Scene 1 Circa 1950s Ōban yoko-e woodblock print Publisher: Kyoto Hanga Carver: Ikeda Kanekichi (1900-1965) Printer: Ito Toraji (1903-1957) Dimensions (the leaf): 28,3 x 40,8 cm Provenance: A large collection of 100+ Japanese woodblock prints, properties from a French collector. Notes: Terrific scene of cormorant fishing on the Nagara River in Gifu City, a traditional method still in practice today. In the early 1950s, Hiyoshi Mamoru began designing woodblock prints for the publisher Kyoto Hanga. Most of these works consist of scenes of Korean customs and scenic places, idyllic remembrances of Mamoru's many years living there. Ōban woodblock print 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.