Pursuit of an Ideal: Fine Japanese Works of Art

Pursuit of an Ideal: Fine Japanese Works of Art

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Property of a European Collector and Thence by Descent

Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) | Mermaids (Ningyozu) | Showa period, 20th century

Lot Closed

November 5, 03:37 PM GMT

Estimate

7,000 - 9,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Munakata Shiko (1903-1975)

Mermaids (Ningyozu)

Showa period, 20th century 


Ink and watercolour on paper, signed to the lower left Shiko sha (painted by Shiko), and sealed Zakkado, painted circa 1953, framed and glazed

74 x 65 cm., 29⅛ x 25½ in. (including frame)

39 x 33 cm., 15¼ x 13 in. (without frame) 

Christie's, New York, Japanese Modern and Contemporary Art, 25 October 1994, Lot 136.