Narazaki Eisho (JAPAN, 1864-1936) Kingfisher on snowy reeds Hosoban tata-e chirimen woodblock print 30,8 x 13,8 cm Provenance: A large collection of 100+ Japanese woodblock prints, properties from a French collector. Notes: - Eisho Narazaki was born in 1864. He studied the art of woodblock printmaking with Eitoku Kobayashi (1843-1890). In the beginning, he used the artist name Furo and later Eisho. In the early 1930s, he made a few designs in shin hanga style with Watanabe. - See a related print preserved in the collection of the Chazen Museum of Art of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, under the accession number 1984.230. Click HERE to see the related 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.