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![SAITO, Kaoru (b.1931). The Tale of Genji: Akashi / “What a delightful fishing boat.” [Japan: Kaoru Saito, ca. 1980s].](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/xl/3600/36007777.jpeg?t=1W4N1d)
Lot 171
SAITO, Kaoru (b.1931). The Tale of Genji: Akashi / “What a delightful fishing boat.” [Japan: Kaoru Saito, ca. 1980s].
Estimate: $150 - $300
Sold for
$300
Sold Price includes BP
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SAITO, Kaoru (b.1931). The Tale of Genji: Akashi / “What a delightful fishing boat.” [Japan: Kaoru Saito, ca. 1980s]. Mezzotint of a woman in traditional Japanese garb reading a document. Signed by Saito at lower right, and numbered (“12/85”) at lower left. Approximately 18 x 15”. Housed in publisher’s printed portfolio folder.
Condition
Fine. Saito’s beautiful mezzotints from The Tale of Genji are highly prized.
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