Mori Ippo (Mori Keishi): Tortoise

Mori Ippo (Mori Keishi) (Japanese, 1798-1871): Tortoise. Lithograph and watercolor on paper, stamped with the artist's seal lower left, framed. Mori Ippo was born in 1798 in Kyushu but lived and worked in Osaka. He studied the Maruyama-Shijo style under Mori Tetsuzan (1775-1841) and became one of the 'Ten Great Disciples' of Maruyama Okyo. Ippo married his master's daughter and was adopted into the Mori family to carry on the Maruyama-Shijo tradition in Osaka after Tetsuzan's death. 31 x 16.5 inches framed; 24.5 x 10 inches sight. North Carolina Estate, USA. Good aged condition; paper is toned from foxing; several small stray marks of paint; light brown stain upper left. NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final. Winning bidders will be sent invoices from our gallery. Credit cards are accepted for invoices under $1000. Higher amounts must be paid by e-check or wire transfer. Condition Request Condition Report Good aged condition; paper is toned from foxing; several small stray marks of paint; light brown stain upper left.

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