Lot 137
  • 137

Tomio Seike (b. 1943)

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Tomio Seike
  • Four Studies from 'Zoe' series, 1983/4
Silver prints, each bearing the artist's stamp upon the reverse, signed within the stamp and numbered respectively  7/22, 9/22, 13/22 and 14/22. Printed 1986. Framed.

Condition

Excellent condition. Only light and very skilful retouching in places, but the combination of masterly printing and careful handling thereafter makes these prints a delight.
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Catalogue Note

Seike has always worked in slow series developed over several years each.  Here, we find part of his series on the artist Zoe Leonard, done with his usual elegant sensitivity.