Description: Excellent Condition Pro Framed under Glass. From Japan signed see photos. Note: my research has shown that more of the signature would be covered by the mat, the left side has a wider margin to allow for the signage, I'm unable to open her up as the framing is professional leading me to believe that it is signed. My art has always been superior my clients love my choices. Framed woodblock print titled "Kappa Combing Her Hair" by Iku Nagai (born 1930). Produced sometime in the mid to late 1950s. Print is in excellent condition, and the Pro frame is in very good+ condition. At roughly 75 years old it is in suprising condition what a marvelous artist and the soft fluid implied motion catches your imagination a fine art piece.The last known sale of his woodblock print of "Kappa Combing Her Hair" was $142.00 on Jan 4, 2024. Unframed just the print. How many were made is unknown. Iku Nagai - Born in Nagano Prefecture in 1930, Iku Nagai studied art and graphic design at Tama Art College. While working as a graphic designer, he created the crane logo formerly used by Japan Airlines. He produced many designs for woodblock prints published by Kyoto Hanga-in during the mid-1950s and later, including mythological creatures and beautiful women.Kappa Prints by Iku Nagai - In the mid-to late-1950s, Iku Nagai designed a series of whimsical woodblock prints depicting kappa that were published by Kyoto Hanga-in. Kappa are mythological creatures or water spirits, usually depicted as mischievous or even evil. They have a circular depression in the top of their heads that holds water, which is the source of their power. If you happen to meet one, the best thing to do is to bow politely. In return, the kappa will bow back, emptying the water from their heads and rendering them harmless. In these delightful works, Iku Nagai shows them as happy creatures in tune with nature, going about their own lives. These charming and unusual designs would make an interesting addition to a modern Japanese woodblock collection.Artist - Iku Nagai (born 1930) 94 years old today.Image Size - 14 1/4" x 9 3/8" Condition - Excellent color and detail. No issues to report.
Price: 135 USD
Location: San Manuel, Arizona
End Time: 2024-09-20T22:51:50.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: No Brand
Primary Material: Unknown
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Maker: Iku Nagai
Age: Post-1940
