{"product_id":"masao-ido-koetsu-ji-kyoto-temple-signed-limited-edition-japanese-woodblock-print","title":"Masao Ido “Kōetsu-ji” Kyoto temple, signed limited edition Japanese woodblock print","description":"\u003cblockquote type=\"cite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eImporting Art into the United States is exempt from all U.S. tariffs but please, do check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasao Ido – “Kōetsu-ji” Kyoto, Rare Signed Japanese Woodblock Print, Edition 26\/300, 2009, with Artist’s Autographed Reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully composed and highly collectible original Japanese woodblock print by celebrated Kyoto artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasao Ido (1945–2016)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicting the celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKōetsu-ji Temple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Kyoto during the height of the autumn season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eedition 26 of only 300 impressions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this work perfectly demonstrates Ido’s unmistakable style—bold simplified forms, luminous colour harmonies and the quiet atmosphere for which his Kyoto landscapes are internationally admired. Brilliant crimson and golden maple trees frame the famous bamboo fence and temple garden, creating one of Kyoto’s most iconic seasonal scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis impression is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esigned, titled, dated and numbered in pencil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by the artist beneath the image and bears his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered artist’s seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the lower right corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this example exceptionally desirable is something rarely encountered: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe reverse of the original frame has been personally signed by Masao Ido in large flowing Japanese calligraphy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by the original artist biography label. While Ido’s pencil signature appears on every authentic edition, this large handwritten brush signature on the verso is highly unusual and adds an additional level of authenticity, provenance and collectability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in its original Japanese hardwood frame with archival window mat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 38 cm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14.96 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 46 cm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.11 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDepth :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   3 cm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.18 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good original condition with bright colours. Original frame with minor wear consistent with age and careful use. Ready to hang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Masao Ido\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasao Ido (1945–2016) was born in Kyoto and became one of Japan’s foremost contemporary woodblock printmakers. Working within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSōsaku-hanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (“creative print”) movement, he designed, carved and supervised the printing of his own works, placing the artist firmly at the centre of the creative process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis lifelong inspiration was Kyoto. Rather than depicting famous landmarks in a documentary manner, Ido captured their atmosphere—the silence after rain, the glow of autumn maple leaves, winter snow and the soft light of spring. His works combine traditional Japanese craftsmanship with a distinctly modern graphic sensibility, making them highly sought after by collectors worldwide.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Japanese Woodblock Printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emokuhanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (woodblock printing) is one of the world’s most refined printmaking traditions, perfected over centuries. Each colour requires its own hand-carved cherry wood block, carefully registered so that successive impressions build the final image layer by layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike mechanical reproductions, every impression is individually hand printed using water-based pigments and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing subtle colour gradations (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebokashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), rich textures and slight variations that make each print unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasao Ido revitalised this centuries-old technique for a contemporary audience while preserving the exceptional craftsmanship that defines Japanese woodblock printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Kōetsu-ji Temple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1615\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKōetsu-ji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in northern Kyoto is closely associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHon’ami Kōetsu (1558–1637)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Japan’s greatest artists, calligraphers and ceramic masters. The temple is particularly famous for its bamboo fences, quiet gardens and extraordinary maple trees, making it one of Kyoto’s most celebrated destinations during the autumn foliage season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdo returned repeatedly to Kōetsu-ji throughout his career, attracted by its peaceful atmosphere and ever-changing seasonal colours. In this composition he captures the temple’s celebrated bamboo fence framed by brilliant autumn foliage, creating an image that is both instantly recognisable and deeply evocative of Kyoto’s timeless beauty.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors’ Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples of this edition are scarce, but impressions retaining the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese frame, the artist’s biography label, the full pencil inscription, and especially Masao Ido’s large brush signature on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are exceptionally uncommon. These features considerably enhance both authenticity and desirability, making this a particularly attractive acquisition for collectors of contemporary Japanese prints and Kyoto-inspired art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden case. \u003cbr\u003eCost of transport to the US, Euro 245, is case included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship worldwide. Request a shipping quote by e-mail to tacojoustra@vintageobjects.com mentioning the piece you are interested in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick-up by appointment only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a 1stDibs Platinum 5 Star Dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Masao Ido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54014988484951,"sku":null,"price":1075.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0496\/5230\/1983\/files\/DSC_8653.jpg?v=1783942296","url":"https:\/\/vintageobjects.com\/products\/masao-ido-koetsu-ji-kyoto-temple-signed-limited-edition-japanese-woodblock-print","provider":"Vintage Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}