[ Posters ] HAKODATE JAPAN / FARMER ART YAKUMO BEAR'S CARVING Gouache maquette 41 75x29.25 inches Condition A-: minor tears in margins; abrasions in image; tape on verso Paper A study for a poster promoting travel to a town on the southern end of

[ Posters ] HAKODATE JAPAN / FARMER ART YAKUMO BEAR'S CARVING Gouache maquette 41 75x29.25 inches Condition A-: minor tears in margins; abrasions in image; tape on verso Paper A study for a poster promoting travel to a town on the southern end of Hokkaido Yakumo is known for both its hot springs and carved wooden bears, which local farmers began making as a winter activity This poster bears an ink stamp "Loaned by Central Outdoor Advertising Agency Co Inc , Cleveland Ohio " It is unknown if this poster was ever realized Estimate