Anonymous: A Shoal of Fishes - Five Japanese ink drawings

Description

Artist: Anonymous

Title:"A Shoal of Fishes" - Five Japanese ink drawings

Date:Late 19th / early 20th century

Medium:Watercolor and black ink on paper.

Size/Format:c. 10.5 x 15 inches, each.

Description:Five watercolor drawings of fishes, shells and a lobster, painted on album paper.,

Condition:The usual minor flaws of such studies, but in VERY GOOD overall condition.)

Reserve: $650.00

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Condition

The usual minor flaws of such studies, but in VERY GOOD overall condition.

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Anonymous: A Shoal of Fishes - Five Japanese ink drawings

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