Owl and Red Fruits
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Typical Price
Key value factors: As self-carved and self-printed works, sosaku-hanga value is tied to the artist's reputation and edition size. Larger formats, earlier editions, and historically significant works command the highest prices.
- Common examples: $100–$500
- Good impressions: $500–$2,000
- Premium/scarce: $2,000–$10,000
Description
An owl sits among branches heavy with red berries or fruit — the nocturnal bird depicted in a setting that combined the mystery of the owl's night-seeing nature with the vivid color of autumn or winter berries. Owls were associated in Japanese culture with wisdom and nocturnal knowledge, and their combination with red fruits creates a composition of strong color contrast: the dark plumage of the bird against the vivid red of the berries. Kimura renders the subject in his characteristic bold graphic manner.
