hiroshi-yoshida-1876-1950-two-woodblocks
Lot 894
Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), Two Woodblocks
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Each with Jizuri seal; the first titled "Summit of Fujiyama," pencil signed, from the series TEN VIEWS OF FUJI, published 1928, matted and framed under glass (Image 8 7/8 x 14.75 in.; Paper 10.75 x 16 3/8 in.; DOA in.) (expected toning and fading); the second titled "Calm Wind," pencil signed with embossed seal below, published 1937 (Image 12 x 9 in.; Paper 15 3/8 x 10.25 in.); both matted and framed under glass.

Estate of the late Dr. Stewart Penfold Blake of Palo Alto, CA and Charlotte, NC Stewart Penfold Blake (Col. USArmy Ret.) was a proud soldier, superb story-teller, lover of music from Mozart to Benny Goodman, gracious host, wine connoisseur and knowledgeable art lover. Among his many proud accomplishments were his design of the test track for Porsche in Stuttgart, Germany and his design for carrying Venezuelan oil from the fields to the sea. His estate represents his life in appreciation of history and diverse cultures.

Toning and fading to both; each with two paper hinges at top corners.

$400 - 600