$615
Kiyoshi Saito (Japanese, 1907-1997) Pansy, 1964, edition of 100. Signed "Kiyoshi Saito" in whiting within the image l.l., titled, numbered, and dated "...14/100 1964" in pencil beneath the image. Color woodcut on Japan paper with "KIYOSHI SAITO" watermark, image size 20 3/4 x 15 1/8 in. (52.5 x 38.3 cm), matted, unframed. Condition: Full sheet with deckled edges, unobtrusive toning to margins, stain to background, tape/residue to edges on verso, handling creases, pencil annotations to verso. Estimate $1,000-1,500 There is a small orange stain (about 3/8 in across) to one of the flowers u.l. and some pale soiling to the figure's neck. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-05-10