Clifton Karhu (Japanese, 1927-2007), Bamboo- Kyoto

Dated 1973, woodblock print, bright vibrant green bamboo forest in Kyoto, pencil signed and dated at lower right, titled and numbered AP in pencil around the lower margin, presented under glass with mat in silver wood frame.

Frame dimensions 25 x 24 3/4 in., Sight size 18 1/2 in. diameter

Collection of Michael and Ingrid Kelly, Worldwide Gallery Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia From the personal collection of antique gallery owners Michael and Ingrid Kelly who owned Worldwide Gallery Antiques, dealing with antiques for over sixty-five years, retiring to Fredericksburg, Virginia, where they filled their own residence with Asian and Belle Epoch fine arts and antiques.

Clifton Karhu was an American born in Minnesota, but drew his inspiration from Kyoto and its charming scenery, where he lived with his wife the second half of his life. His skilled woodblock prints capture traditional Kyoto landmarks and landscapes in vibrant color with bold use of black outline, still retaining the Japanese spirit with attention to season and weather to give them a surreal signature appearance.

Overall toning to paper and mat; light mat burn to edges of print; frame metallic flaking onto mat; frame with wear and loss; not examined outside of the frame.