Description: Wonderful Mid Century (1950's) etching by Willy Seiler. Original, limited edition hand-colored etching titled 'Japanese Rice Farmer.' Capturing the essence of post-war Japan, this piece reflects the artist's deep connection to the landscapes and people of Japan, where it he lived during the late 1940's and in the 1950's. Framed Dimensions are 14.5 x 17.5 inches, with a print size of 10 x 13 inches. Matted and framed in a traditional Japanese locking back wooden frame, it is ready to grace any space with subtle elegance. Each etching is a unique creation, hand colored, and titled in pencil along with Seiler's signature. The original folio and documents of authenticity are included in the frame behind the print. The intricate details are testaments to the artist's skill, and are enhanced by the careful hand coloring. Limited edition details can be seen in photos. Numbered 15A of 40 (The letter A denotes hand coloring) Name:Willy Seiler 1903 - 1985(?) Biography:WILLY SEILER, German artist, born in Dresden in 1903. After wandering many European countries, he eventually settled in Karuizawa, Japan after WWII. He resided in Japan for more than 20 years and was an instructor at the American Army College with outstanding success. He produced numerous etchings of Japanese and Korean subjects with superb technique and craftsmanship. Period:Showa 1926-1989 Condition:There is a very small blue mark in the glass and some chips and wear on the frame commensurate with age. The combination of post WW2 period Japan and cultural subject matter makes the art of Willy Seiler significant in many ways and his pieces have definite cultural significance, both to America and Japan. From the estate of an Army Lt. Colonel stationed in Japan during the 1950's
Price: 396 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-28T02:58:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 28 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Willy Seiler
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Willy Seiler
Size: Medium
Item Length: 17.5 in
Framing: Matted & Framed
Region of Origin: Nagano, Japan
Item Height: 14.5 in
Style: Contemporary Art, Realism
Features: Limited Edition, Numbered
Unit Quantity: 1
Culture: Japanese
Item Width: 1 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1950-1959
Image Orientation: Landscape
Signed: Yes
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Title: Japanese Rice Farmer
Material: Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Figures, Landscape, Japan
Type: Etching
COA Issued By: Willy Seiler
Theme: Art, Cultures & Ethnicities, People
Production Technique: Etching
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
