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Kite Flying
凧揚げ
- Date:
- c. 1906
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
Boys flying kites against an open sky makes for one of the most dynamic compositions in Shoun's Kodomo Asobi series. The New Year's tradition of kite flying gives this print seasonal significance. Pre-earthquake editions by Matsuki Heikichi typically sell for $1,500-$2,800. Shoun's children's subjects consistently outperform his bijin-ga at auction, with post-earthquake reprints at $500-$1,100.
Description
Children flying colorful kites in the new year wind, a traditional seasonal pastime.
