"Let Me Whisper" - Fortune Carp Koi fish - Limited editon 107/200 - Gold/Silver effect - NO RESERVE! - Kunio Kaneko 金子邦生 (b 1949) - Japan

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Original woodblock print by Kunio Kaneko (b. 1949), titled "Let Me Whisper", a limited edition 107/200 from Japan (2016), hand signed, numbered and titled by the artist, featuring two koi carp with a gold/silver metallic background; paper size 164 x 156 mm, image width 120 mm, in very good condition with light stains on the margin.

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Technique: Original woodblock print
Artist: Kunio KANEKO 金子邦生 (b 1949)
Titled: "Let Me Whisper"
Limited Edition 107/200 - Japan - 2016
Hand signed, numbered and titled by the artist

Two carp swim gracefully on the calm surface of the water. One has the classic beauty of red and white, while the other has a mysterious silver gray sheen. The silver and gold metallic background shimmers fantastically with the changing light, creating a luxurious and poetic world.
The title, "Let Me Whisper," evokes the tranquil atmosphere of the carp quietly speaking to one another.
This piece embodies Kaneko's signature style, which blends traditional Japanese beauty with a modern sensibility.

In Japan, the carp(Koi in Japanese) is a symbol of luck, prosperity, and good fortune, and also of perseverance in the face of adversity. Ornamental koi are symbolic of Japanese culture and are closely associated with the country's national identity.

Condition: Very good condition, light stains on the margin.

Dimensions:
Paper size: 164 x 156 mm
Image size(Width) 120 mm

His woodblock works are all handmade by the traditional Japanese Baren.
Kunio Kaneko's purpose is "Neo Japan Art" which is very traditional Japanese but reflects global and modern views. Famous for his tecnique with Gold and Silver metallic background and effect.

Born : 1949. Hiroshima , Japan
Education : Sokei Academy of Fine Art and Design; studied under Yoshida Hodaka and Kato Kiyomi
Collections : Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, Portland Museum of Art, Oregon City Museum, USA; Sado Hangamura Museum, Niigata


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Seller's Story

Thank you to visit Tokyo Art Gallery! Japanese Art is our passion and our mission is to share with you carefully selected collections of Japanese art including woodblock prints modern and classic, beautiful kimonos, kokeshi, Japanese stamps, pottery and much more. Take a look and save our store to check our weekly fine selections! BTW we are Japanese, domo arigatou gozaimasu! Shipping from Italy. No customs duty for EU customers! NOTICE ◆We cannot ship to the following countries: Gibraltar Guernsey Israel Ukraine USA

Technique: Original woodblock print
Artist: Kunio KANEKO 金子邦生 (b 1949)
Titled: "Let Me Whisper"
Limited Edition 107/200 - Japan - 2016
Hand signed, numbered and titled by the artist

Two carp swim gracefully on the calm surface of the water. One has the classic beauty of red and white, while the other has a mysterious silver gray sheen. The silver and gold metallic background shimmers fantastically with the changing light, creating a luxurious and poetic world.
The title, "Let Me Whisper," evokes the tranquil atmosphere of the carp quietly speaking to one another.
This piece embodies Kaneko's signature style, which blends traditional Japanese beauty with a modern sensibility.

In Japan, the carp(Koi in Japanese) is a symbol of luck, prosperity, and good fortune, and also of perseverance in the face of adversity. Ornamental koi are symbolic of Japanese culture and are closely associated with the country's national identity.

Condition: Very good condition, light stains on the margin.

Dimensions:
Paper size: 164 x 156 mm
Image size(Width) 120 mm

His woodblock works are all handmade by the traditional Japanese Baren.
Kunio Kaneko's purpose is "Neo Japan Art" which is very traditional Japanese but reflects global and modern views. Famous for his tecnique with Gold and Silver metallic background and effect.

Born : 1949. Hiroshima , Japan
Education : Sokei Academy of Fine Art and Design; studied under Yoshida Hodaka and Kato Kiyomi
Collections : Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, Portland Museum of Art, Oregon City Museum, USA; Sado Hangamura Museum, Niigata


Shipment with tracking
we do combine shipments for woodblock prints, please have a look at our weekly selection of Japanese fine arts!

※※Please note※※
We cannot ship to the following countries:
-Gibraltar
-Guernsey
-Israel
-Ukraine
-USA

Thank you!

Seller's Story

Thank you to visit Tokyo Art Gallery! Japanese Art is our passion and our mission is to share with you carefully selected collections of Japanese art including woodblock prints modern and classic, beautiful kimonos, kokeshi, Japanese stamps, pottery and much more. Take a look and save our store to check our weekly fine selections! BTW we are Japanese, domo arigatou gozaimasu! Shipping from Italy. No customs duty for EU customers! NOTICE ◆We cannot ship to the following countries: Gibraltar Guernsey Israel Ukraine USA

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Edition
Limited edition
Artist
Kunio Kaneko 金子邦生 (b 1949)
Title of artwork
"Let Me Whisper" - Fortune Carp Koi fish - Limited editon 107/200 - Gold/Silver effect - NO RESERVE!
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Japan
Year
2016
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
164 mm
Width
156 mm
Style
Contemporary
Period
2010-2020
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Objects sold
100%
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