Original 1956 KIYOSHI SAITO 'Gioji Temple Kyoto' JAPAN Woodblock SIGNED Print

Description: ORIGINAL 1956 KIYOSHI SAITO (1907-1997) 'GIOJI TEMPLE, KYOTO' SIGNED WOODCUT PRINTThis is a wonderful original. I have not had too many Kiyoshi Saito prints in the last few years as they seem harder and harder to buy these days. For those not familiar with the artist, I have included his biography below. This is a wonderful early work by the artist. An outstanding view of the Gioji Temples in Kyoto Japan. Image measures 10 1/4 x 15 1/4 inches on sheet measuring 11 5/8 x 17 1/4 inches. A wonderful rich impression with great original color. Signed in ink below the artist's chop within the image lower left corner. Print is in excellent condition with just a faint toning box around the very edge of the margins from this original matte and frame. The matte shows some discoloration and most certainly should be replaced. The print is not laid down. It is attached to the back of the matte with 2 small pieces of archival tape at the top and bottom edges to hold it in place but will easily come off for reframing. A new matte and frame would make this an outstanding addition to any Shin Hanga or Saito collection. Simple black frame is complimentary and ready to hang. Frame measures 17 1/4 x 21 3/4 inches. FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES.For those not familiar with the artist his biography from a gallery that sells the artist's work reads: "Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito contributed to the revival of Japanese woodblock printing through his woodblock prints with defined visual flatness. He rose to fame after winning first place at the Sao Paulo Biennale in 1951; years later, the artist was commissioned to create a woodblock print portrait of Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato that was then used as the cover for Time magazine. Initially an apprentice to learn sign painting, Saito later studied Western painting at the Hongō Painting Institute and taught himself woodblock printmaking. As an artist in the sōsaku hanga (creative print) movement which diverged from the creative processes at traditional publishing houses, his work emphasized artistic expression as it was self-drawn, self-carved, and self-printed. He exhibited with and was a member of Nihon Hanga Kyokai, the Japanese Print Association, and Zokei Hanga Kyokai, the Plastic Print Association. Prints such as Winter in Aizu (12) (1969) focused on plain forms, a noticeable showing of woodgrain, and elegant design full of color and texture." CHECK THE PICTURES ON THIS EXCELLENT PIECE!!! DONT MISS THIS CHANCE!!!Shipping and handling can be calculated based on the ebay shipping calculator. If you have any questions regarding the work, please dont hesitate to ask. Pictures are an excellent indication of condition. Though the shipping says it will take 5 days of handling, usually items are shipped much faster and if you pay right away, the item most likely will go out in the next day or two. If there is any problems with the item please dont hesitate to email me. I guarantee and stand 100% behind everything I sell. No reason to open up any sort of cases. Just simply contact me and I will handle any and all problems. Out of the nearly 500 items I ship around the world every year, a very few of them occasionally get lost or broken. I insure every item and will handle all insurance claims and make sure you are reimbursed 100%. Check my feedback. After nearly 15 years of selling on ebay, my reputation speaks for itself. If you are not happy with your purchase, I will work to make sure you are. Thanks again for your interest and bidding.

Price: 495 USD

Location: Holliston, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-12-04T13:18:31.000Z

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