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Le Mandarin aux Lunettes Mandchoukuo, 1950
Woodblock Print
18.5 x 14.25
in
Description: A highly detailed image, too costly to produce in the 1930's when initially designed. The background is enhanced with silver filigree in the form of birds and flowers. Miles notes that, "This imposing portrait is the equivalent in technical complexity of Les Perles and L'Etoille de Gobi. The Mandarin's sleeve is printed in three shades of grey, with urushi strips and silver metallics. Note the mica of the lenses, made by using crushed pink pearls." Also gold and bronze metallics.
Issued: 1950
Edition: 129/150, first edition
Condition: very fine, with beautiful detail and rich color throughout
Signed: in pencil
Sealed: red Mandarin duck, carver and printer seals right margin
Special Label: PJ watermark
Publisher: self published
Series: Mandchoukuo
$2,200
