Description
Motoi-Oi (1910-2004) was born in Japan, and moved to New York in the '50s. He was an art teacher and founder of the Sumi-e Society of America, which fosters and encourages an appreciation of Japanese Brush Painting, and also wrote a book on the subject. His prints and paintings can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York and the National Gallery in Washington DC.
This amazing, rarely-seen-on-the-market "Three Owls" print is likely from the 1960s. It is printed on hand-made paper (probably Arches) with deckled edges; is an authentic plate print; ground etching; has a lot of embossing (which is unusual); and may be mixed media.
Hand numbered (162/200) and hand signed in pencil by the artist.
There is a slight hole at top center, but otherwise in spectacular condition.
Please note that the white board and clear plastic corners are for photography purposes only.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Slight hole at top center
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, Paper, Pencil
Details:
Art Subjects: Animals
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
This amazing, rarely-seen-on-the-market "Three Owls" print is likely from the 1960s. It is printed on hand-made paper (probably Arches) with deckled edges; is an authentic plate print; ground etching; has a lot of embossing (which is unusual); and may be mixed media.
Hand numbered (162/200) and hand signed in pencil by the artist.
There is a slight hole at top center, but otherwise in spectacular condition.
Please note that the white board and clear plastic corners are for photography purposes only.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Slight hole at top center
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, Paper, Pencil
Details:
Art Subjects: Animals
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Slight hole at top center
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
30 x 22 x 0.01 in
Motoi-Oi Authentic Three Owls Ground Etching Fine Art Limited Edition Hand Signed Plate Print
Estimate $1,600-$2,480
Starting Bid
$800
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