This piece has been framed by a collector. There are stains and discoloration around the edges of the painting due to aging. However, most of this is hidden when framed. There is also a faint line scratch in the center of the painting. Please see the photos for details. ▼' White Landscape ' 白い風景 - Copperplate Print Japan - ========================= ---------- Title: ' White Landscape ' 白い風景 Artist: Koichi Sakamoto (born 1932) - Handwritten Publisher's stamp in the bottom margin Sculptor: Artist Printer: Artist Edition: 44/70 Painting size: 34cm x 23.5cm Overall size: 46cm x 31.8cm ----------- This snowy scene is one of Koichi Sakamoto's most popular works. ============================== ▼Konishi Seiichiro =============== 1920: Born in Kyoto Prefecture 1940: Studied under Professor Igaki Kahei at the Kansai French-Japanese Institute. Learned drawing and oil painting 1944: Selected for the Kyoto City Exhibition 1950: First exhibited at the Kyoto Print Exhibition 1954: Presented work at the All Japan Crafts Association Exhibition Since then, works have been exhibited from time to time 1955: First exhibited at the Japan Print Academy Exhibition 1961: Invited to exhibit at the Modern Print Exhibition (Moscow, Kiev) on the recommendation of the Japan-Soviet Association 1974: Held a solo exhibition in Tsuruga 1976: Held a solo exhibition in Kyoto (prints, oil paintings) ================ ☆★☆★☆★About shipping☆★☆★☆★ *** IMPORTANT******** Due to changes in tariffs, shipping from Japan to the US has currently been suspended. Please refrain from bidding from the US for the time being. ********************* ******Shipping to Italy ? Important Information******* Due to the current situation of international mail processing in Italy, packages may take significantly longer to clear customs and be delivered compared to other countries. It is not uncommon for customs clearance to take 3?8 weeks, even when the package arrives in Italy quickly. Please note: ・Italian customs may require additional time for inspection. ・Tracking updates may stop for a long period during customs processing. ・Delivery delays do not necessarily indicate a lost package. *************************************** The product will be shipped in a strong, special box with cushioning material between the pieces. Delivery will be made by Japan Post. ! Please note! Delivery will be from Japan. Due to the recent increase in packaging and delivery costs, the shipping fee will be approximately 30 euros. In the future, we plan to lower the shipping fee if various expenses are reduced, so we appreciate your understanding. ☆★☆★☆★About customs duties☆★☆★☆★ According to Catawiki regulations, customs duties are the responsibility of the recipient of the package. Please note that the presence and amount of customs duties vary by country, so we cannot give a general estimate. *Customs duties are calculated based on the total amount of "item price + shipping fee". *Please check the information for each country in advance for detailed amounts. ☆★☆★☆★To everyone viewing our products☆★☆★☆★ Thank you for your interest in our products! I used to work for a company that handled a wide range of antique products, including Japanese antiques and art. In the future, I would like to gradually list special products for you. Since the products are sold from Japan, shipping and customs duties will be borne by the buyer. Please bid with this in mind. I hope that one day customs duties will disappear from the world.