Goldfish Scooping
金魚すくい
- Date:
- c. 1910
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
"Goldfish Scooping" (kingyo sukui) depicts a favorite summer festival game that remains popular in Japan today. This Kodomo Asobi scene has strong nostalgic appeal for Japanese collectors and decorative appeal for Western buyers. Pre-earthquake Matsuki Heikichi editions sell for $1,500-$2,800, with later impressions at $500-$1,000. A perennially popular Shoun subject.
Description
Children trying to scoop goldfish from a basin at a summer festival, a beloved seasonal activity.
