Teshigahara Sofu (1900-1979)

Estimate

1,500 - 2,000 GBP

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Description

Studies for Sculptures (Untitled)
28.7 by 40 6 and (approx) 40.8 by 26.5cm., 11 5/16 by 16 and 16 by 10 7/16 in.

watercolours on paper; the first dated 1956 and signed in capital Roman script SOFU, with seal; the second dated 1970, signed in kanji and capital Roman letters SOFU, with seal, the latter framed and glazed

Catalogue Note

Born in Tokyo he founded the Sogetsu school of Ikebana. He is considered to be one of Japan's most important postwar avant-garde artists, both as a calligrapher, sculptor and painter. He was awarded the French Legion of Honour in 1960 and the Geijutsu-Senzo Prize in Japan. His works can be found in major collections around the world.