Bidspirit auction | OWL AND CHESTNUT - OHARA

OWL AND CHESTNUT - OHARA KOSON | EMAILSCHILD - OWL AND CHESTNUT - OHARA KOSON | Condition: (1+) | Enamel sign from the famous French manufacturer Vitracier Neuhaus (former Japy), convex, stenciled, finished by hand, dated on the back: december 1952, 25 x 37 cm, Vitracier Neuhaus, marked: ”Exemplaire 104”, signed: Ohara Koson (Shoson) whose woodcut 'Owl and Chestnut' from 1934 was used as blueprint for this depiction. The owl was one of Koson's favourite motifs, probably because it is considered to have special significance – not only does it represent art, wisdom and science, but owls have also been regarded as the ultimate lucky charm in Japan since the 19th century. | We do only sell originals, no replicas or fakes. Worldwide shipping possible.