March Auction
Lot 106:
Ohara Shoson (1877-1945) Japanese Woodblock Print of Goldfish, Shin-Hanga
Description
A Japanese polychrome woodblock print depicting two goldfish swimming among aquatic plants, signed Shoson with red seal.
The composition demonstrates the refined naturalism and soft tonal gradation characteristic of the Shin-hanga movement of the early to mid-20th century. The delicate rendering of scales, fins, and underwater vegetation reflects Shōson’s celebrated kacho-ga (bird-and-flower) style adapted to aquatic subject matter.
Printed in traditional woodblock technique with subtle bokashi shading.
Details
Artist: Ohara Shoson (1877-1945)
Signature: Shoson, lower right
Seal: Red artist seal
Movement: Shin-hanga
Medium: Color woodblock print
Image size: approx. 10.25 x 15.25 in
Sheet: Full margins visible
Date: Early to mid-20th century
Condition: Age toning to margins; minor foxing; color strong; no visible trimming.
Catalogue Note
Itō Shōson was active during the Shin-hanga revival movement, producing refined natural subjects distinguished by elegant line and atmospheric color gradation. His works remain collectible within the 20th-century Japanese print market, particularly when condition and color are strong.
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