Spring Flowers, 1907

by Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924)

Current Status

Spring Flowers, 1907 by Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924)

Original Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924) Japanese Woodblock Print
Spring Flowers, 1907

Series; Four Seasons of Flowers, 1907

Four Seasons of Flowers - Lovely design from Tomioka Tessai's series "Four Seasons of Flowers," published by Unsodo in Meiji 40 (1907). Tomioka based his designs on paintings by Sakai Hoitsu (1761 - 1828), who is credited with reviving the historic Rinpa School of painting during the Edo era. The series comprises ten volumes of colorful flowers and blossoming trees and shrubs for the four seasons. These handsome woodblocks feature interesting compositions, ranging from bold closeups to airy depictions of delicate leaves and blossoms, carefully colored and detailed. An attractive series to collect or display. This woodblock is from the spring group.

Artist - Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924)

Image Size - 9" x 12 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight thinning on reverse at sides. Slight toning, a few creases, some prints have a few spots or marks. Some prints have slight separation at ends of vertical centerfold or a couple holes, repaired. Please see photos for details.

Spring Flowers, 1907 by Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924)
Spring Flowers, 1907 by Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924)

Auction Rules and guidelines

This Auction Falls Under Our Standard Auction Rules and Guidelines

If you are a new bidder, please read the Rules and Guidelines page before bidding.