Framed Clifton Karhu Ishibe Koji (Alley) Woodblock Print 15/100

Description

Up for your consideration is this Clifton Karhu woodblock print
I recently acquired at an estate auction at a residence in Clemson, S.C., home of Clemson University. It is titled "Ishibe Koji." (Ishibe Alley is in Kyoto, Japan) and it is the 15th impression out of 100. Print area measures 10.5" x 26.5". The print and frame are in excellent condition except for a tiny brown spot within the image area and a larger one on the right edge outside of the image. I have no history of the previous owner. He or she collected mid-century Japanese items of interest. Out of the many items in the home I acquired this print.
I will be shipping the framed print in a box designed for framed art. Shipping charges will be based only on the combined weight of the box and artwork, which will be 12-13lbs. The purchase of the box and insurance will be at my expense.
Feel free to ask questions.
The artist
Clifton Karhu
was born in Duluth, Minnesota on November 23, 1927. His parents were painters. And Karhu began drawing when he was 12.
Karhu died on March 24, 2007, in Kanazawa, Japan.
In 1963 Karhu moved to Kyoto. The old residence of the Japanese Emperor is a kind of Japanese Mecca for the arts. Here in Kyoto Clifton got interested in woodblock prints
. One year later he had his first woodblocks exhibited in the Yamada Gallery. This has marked the beginning of a successful career as a woodblock print artist. Numerous exhibitions followed in Japan, the U.S.A. and in Europe.
Woodblock prints by Clifton Karhu were usually published as limited editions and were hand-signed by Clifton Karhu. A typical edition size for Clifton Karhu is 100. These prints are in high demand and are expensive. Expect a price of USD 1,000 and more.