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Toru Mabuchi 1962 Modernist Japanese Color Woodblock of Persimmons Listed

Toru Mabuchi 1962 Modernist Japanese Color Woodblock of Persimmons Listed

Toru Mabuchi 1962 Modernist Japanese Color Woodblock of Persimmons Listed

Toru Mabuchi 1962 Modernist Japanese Color Woodblock of Persimmons Listed

Toru Mabuchi 1962 Modernist Japanese Color Woodblock of Persimmons Listed

Toru Mabuchi 1962 Modernist Japanese Color Woodblock of Persimmons Listed

Toru Mabuchi 1962 Modernist Japanese Color Woodblock of Persimmons Listed

Toru Mabuchi 1962 Modernist Japanese Color Woodblock of Persimmons Listed

Toru Mabuchi 1962 Modernist Japanese Color Woodblock of Persimmons Listed

Toru Mabuchi 1962 Modernist Japanese Color Woodblock of Persimmons Listed

Mabuchi studied at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts in 1941 with Unichi Hiratsuka. A member of various Hanga groups, Mabuchi exhibited at the Tokyo International Print Biennale in the early 1960s. He was also a teacher at Hiroshima University. Mabuchi is noted for intricate, mosaic-like prints. His modernist prints are exceptional and unusual examples of mid-century Japanese printmaking. This print is signed in pencil in the lower left, dated 1962 lower right, and numbered 14/100 lower center. The print is in good condition though with apparent toning and there is a small tear (appears repaired) at the lower right corner (may be seen in the image with the date). It measures 16″ x 22″ (sight size). Framed and matted as shown. Please see my other auctions for more fine paintings and prints. The item “Toru Mabuchi 1962 Modernist Japanese Color Woodblock of Persimmons Listed” is in sale since Monday, August 10, 2015. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “kgrinder” and is located in Holliston, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Original/Reproduction: Original Print
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Signed: Signed
  • Edition Type: Limited Edition
  • Edition Size: 100
  • Print Type: Woodcut & Block
  • Subject: Still Life
  • Style: Modernism
  • Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30in.)
  • Date of Creation: 1950-1969