Two Cranes
二羽の鶴
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- c. 1925
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Cranes hold deep symbolic meaning in Japanese culture, and Koson's elegant paired cranes are among his most collected designs. Pre-earthquake editions can reach $2,500-$6,000, while later printings range from $1,000-$3,000. Crane subjects consistently perform well at auction given their universal appeal and cultural significance.
Description
A pair of elegant red-crowned cranes stand in a composition of austere beauty. One crane stretches its long neck upward while the other dips its head, creating a graceful complementary arrangement. The cranes'' white plumage is accented with touches of red and black, rendered against a minimal background that emphasizes the birds'' sculptural forms.
