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Lot 1036

KIYOSHI SAITO (1907-1997) JAPANESE COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT, 'GIO-JI KYOTO', 1963

Estimate: $300 - $600
Starting Bid
$200

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
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Framed color woodblock print on paper, "Gio-Ji Kyoto," signed lower left Kiyoshi Saito (Japanese, 1907-1997), lower margin with penciled title, 62/100, and dated 1963, watermarked with artist name on lower left edge of paper, further marked on label affixed to print on verso "Self-Carved, Self Printed Kiyoshi Saito," sheet with yellowed tape remnants to margins, a page from a Japanese newspaper dated April, 1964 concealed in frame, sight: approx 14"h, 20"w, sheet: 24"h, 18"w, overall: 29.5"h, 24"w, 7.5lbs 9.17.26-In my opinion regarding LOT : please note that I am not an expert on Japanese woodblock prints, the sheet is overall intact and not currently affixed to the mat, with deckled edges that are naturally uneven and some slight undulation along the paper edges, the sheet bears a watermark reading "KIYOSHI SAITO" see images, the margins exhibit light toning and discoloration, with yellowed remnants of tape adhesive along the edges, see images, the lower margin bears a pencil signature and inscription, together with numbering 62/100 and the date 1963, the printed colors remain well saturated, with some variation in ink application and printing texture that appears consistent with the hand-printing process, there are no apparent rips, tears, or restorations observed to the sheet, the reverse retains a hand-inscribed notation reading "Self-carved Self-printed Kiyoshi Saito," there is light debris within the mat area, the frame exhibits scattered rubs, wear, and small nicks to the finish, overall the work retains a strong overall appearance with the mentioned age-related wear and mounting remnants Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition.  Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. WE HAVE A LIST OF SUGGESTED SHIPPERS WHO WILL GLADLY QUOTE YOU PRIOR TO BIDDING. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers**NOTE: ALL SILVER, JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR INVOICES EXCEEDING $10,000 UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE**

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