Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) | Early Spring (Hoshun no saku) | Showa period, 20th century

Property of a European Collector and Thence by Descent

Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) 

Early Spring (Hoshun no saku)

Showa period, 20^th century 

woodblock print, sumizuri-e, with hand-applied colour, signed to the lower left in Japanese Shiko and in Roman script Munakata, dated 1956.5.18, framed and glazed;with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the artist's son, Munakata Pariji (1934-1998), hand-numbered in Japanese script 6,211 with attestation Munakta Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), signed Munakata Pariji and with two red seals

49 x 38 cm., 19¼ x 15 in. (excluding frame and mount)

80 x 65.5 cm., 31½ x 25½ in. (including frame)