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Kaoru Kawano Furniture

Japanese, 1916-1965
Kaoru Kawano was a woodblock print artist who worked during the Showa period (1926-1989). Born in Hokkaido in 1916, Kawano studied at Kawabata Art School during the 1930s. He gained an international reputation through successfulsolo exhibitions in North America and elsewhere.
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Creator: Kaoru Kawano
Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
An engaging and quite coveted work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals of women, children, and animals. Stylistically, he was one of the first Japanese artists to combine Western-style elements with the traditional methods of woodblock printmaking. This work is known as "The Big Owl" Kawano's owl images are some of his most popular works, this one in particular. This print is hand signed in pencil and sealed (in red) by Kawano within the image. This work is a quite rare self-printed lifetime print. Prints made and signed by Kawano are becoming harder to find. A very beautiful and rich image. Would make for a great addition to any Japanese art and print collection or eye-catching stand-out accent work in about any setting. Frame dimensions: 21.25" high, 16.25" wide, .5" deep Viewable art: 14.5" x 9.5". Please note that the work is framed but there is no glass covering...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kaoru Kawano Furniture

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Kaoru Kawano Signed Large Japanese Woodblock Print Dancing Geisha Figure Eshima
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals of women, children, and animals. Stylistically, he was one of the first Japanese artists to combine Western-style elements with the traditional methods of woodblock printmaking. This work is known as "Dancing Figure (Eshima)" The print is signed (in white ink within the image) and sealed (in red) by Kawano. This work is a quite rare self-printed lifetime double dai Oban large-size print. The quality and colors are striking. It is likely from a limited edition and perhaps numbered on the lower margin (we can not verify as it was previously framed but we are confident that this is the case). A very beautiful and rich image. Would make for a great addition to any Japanese art and print collection or Stand-out accent work in about any setting. Frame dimensions: 30.5" high, 20.5" wide, .5" deep Viewable art...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Kaoru Kawano Furniture

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Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Print Dancer Figure with Fan 'Mai Ogi'
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals of women, children, and animals. Stylistically, he was one of the first Japanese art...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Kaoru Kawano Furniture

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Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Print Kannon (Buddha) as Mother Holding Child
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals of women, children, and animals. Stylistically, he was one of the first Japanese pri...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Kaoru Kawano Furniture

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Mid-Century Wood Block Owl Print "Three Eyes" by Kaoru Kawano
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century wood block print of two owls known as "Three Eyes" by Kaoru Kawano, circa 1950s. The print has a red Kawano seal in lower right corner and is presented in a black wood frame with cream matte. Very cool MCM image! #1369 Kawano Kaoru...
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Kaoru Kawano furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Kaoru Kawano furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kaoru Kawano furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Kaoru Kawano were created in the mid-century modern style in japan during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Tadashi Nakayama, Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), and Hiroshi Yoshida. Prices for Kaoru Kawano furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $399 and can go as high as $895, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $450.

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