"Sekino Jun'ichiro (Japanese, 1915-1988), Untitled (young girl in kimono with traditional hairstyle, Maiko) woodblock, ca. 1960s. “Artist’s Proof” handwritten in pencil on the lower left margin. Signed inside the image with the artist’s red seal. A stunning portrait of a girl dressed in a beautiful red, white, grey, and black kimono - her attractive visage presenting delicate features and framed by a well-manicured coiffure adorned by hair ornaments. A special example, custom matted and framed, with excellent provenance as this piece was purchased directly from the artist in Japan by the current owner's father who was a captain in the US Air Force, stationed in Misawa, Japan at the time. Size: image measures 26.25"" L x 20"" W (66.7 cm x 50.8 cm); 30.75"" L x 24"" W (78.1 cm x 61 cm) including mats and frame
Condition: Good condition with slight fold lines. Marked “Artist’s Proof” in pencil in lower margin; signed with artist's seal in red within picture.
Provenance: private Lakewood, Colorado, USA collection, acquired by descent; The owner’s father purchased this piece directly from the artist Sekino Junichiro when he was a captain in the Air Force stationed in Misawa, Japan during the 1960s. As stated, this piece is an artist’s proof.
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Condition
Good condition with slight fold lines. Marked