Late 20th Century Japanese Woodblock Prints Yoshimoto Gesso Bird Bamboo Snow Framed - Set of 2

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Pair of authentic early 20th-century Japanese Shin-hanga kacho-e (bird-and-flower) woodblock prints by Yoshimoto Gesso (1881–1936).

The subjects feature winter scenes: … Read more Pair of authentic early 20th-century Japanese Shin-hanga kacho-e (bird-and-flower) woodblock prints by Yoshimoto Gesso (1881–1936).

The subjects feature winter scenes: two sparrows perching among snow-laden bamboo stalks, and a bird alighting on a snow-draped flowering branch. Both prints carry Gesso’s signed artist mark.

Each print measures 13" x 8 5/8" framed. Presented in vintage wooden frames with backboard gallery labels from Kabutoya Galleries.

Condition: Very good antique condition. Woodblock impressions exhibit strong registration, soft bokashi color graduation, and clean paper tone. Frames and backing show light vintage wear consistent with age.

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