This Original, Sekka Woodblock Print - An incredible Kamisaka Sekka design from one of his fantastic contemporary print series. This print and the others offered in our auctions tonight are from a single series done by Sekka in 1904. Our original prints are from an original early 20th century release of the album. These beautiful butterfly designs are very rare and difficult to come by. These original Sekka prints offered tonight are incredible contemporary designs printed using the highest quality printing techniques, some with mica embellishments. They represent the pinnacle of Sekka’s career. Sekka woodblock prints are very rare these days and our offerings this evening are a great opportunity to collect works by this 20th century master.
Artist - Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942)
Size - 12 1/2" x 9 3/4"
Condition - In excellent condition overall as shown with fine original color and detail. No holes, tears, damage, repairs or other issues to report. Beautiful old paper. Some light paper remnants remain on reverse at left and right edges, edges only, from folio removal (not an issue). Note; the print was folded vertically as are all Sekka butterfly prints, now flattened. Sekka butterfly prints were folio presentations, so, all butterfly prints have this folio fold. An excellent example of Sekka's butterfly prints and a good choice for the discerning collector.
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