Pursuit of an Ideal: Fine Japanese Works of Art
Pursuit of an Ideal: Fine Japanese Works of Art
Property of a European Collector and Thence by Descent
Lot Closed
November 5, 04:14 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Munakata Shiko (1903-1975)
Bust of a lady on a stoneware tile
Showa period, 20th century
stoneware tile in green, yellow and black glazes framed; with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the artist's son, Munakata Pariji (1934-1998), hand-numbered in Japanese script To kyujusan [ceramic 93], inscribed Munakta Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), with two red seals, and signed Munakata Pariji
36.5 x 35.8 cm., 14⅜ x 14⅛ in. (including frame)
25 x 25 cm., 9¾ x 9¾ in. (without frame)