tony edmunds Posted November 22, 2013 Report Posted November 22, 2013 Hi Guys During my recent trip to Japan I acquired a framed placque (of a sansui landscape) by the Meiji /Taisho artist Suzuki Yoshihiko. All I can find on him is from a Bonham's listing: "Suzuki Yoshihiko, born in Tokyo the son of Suzuki Genshin, came from a family of fine metal workers who had been practising the trade for over two hundred years. He first studied under Unno Yoshimori II (1864-1910) and later became a pupil of Unno Shomin (1844-1915). He is better known as a maker of sword-fittings. A graduate of Tokyo Art School, he later also became a professor there. The artist is recorded by R.Haynes, Index no. H11560" I can't find any tsuba by him, but I'd be intersted in any other info memebers might have to offer. Regards Tony Quote
Brian Posted November 22, 2013 Report Posted November 22, 2013 Tony, I am sure we are all dying to see pics of the plaque. Brian Quote
tony edmunds Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Posted November 22, 2013 Hi Brian Here we go then,I hope you like it as much as I do. Not easy to photograph as it's behind glass, I'd be able to get better pics when I clean the glass. Regards Tony Quote
Eric H Posted November 22, 2013 Report Posted November 22, 2013 Christie's New York - 18 September 2013 - Japanese & Korean Art - Lot 766 and Lot 770 Both not sold Eric Quote
tony edmunds Posted November 23, 2013 Author Report Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks Eric There are no details of these lots (unsold) on the Chrisites website , do you have any further details? Regards Tony Quote
tony edmunds Posted November 23, 2013 Author Report Posted November 23, 2013 Many thanks Eric, Interesting pieces at quite high estimates. I couldn't resist mine, I found it in Yumekoubou Antiques in Kyoto at what seemed like a very good price (which judging form those estimates it was!). In any case it spoke to me which is all the encouragement I need. Thanks again Tony Quote
Dr Fox Posted November 23, 2013 Report Posted November 23, 2013 Tony if I may. Don't use flash against glass, reflections will happen. Try natural light falling on subject. Polarising filters will remove glass and see thro it. Regards Quote
tony edmunds Posted November 23, 2013 Author Report Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks Denis, I was using my little sony digital which seems intent on using flash despite my best efforts to shut it off! Regards Tony Quote
Dr Fox Posted November 23, 2013 Report Posted November 23, 2013 Tony It may be that indoors, your camera senses a need for fill in light, i.e. flash. Outside that need may not present itself, give it a go. Regards Quote
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