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, 04:08 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Munakata Shiko (1903-1975)
Our Benefactor in the Sea; Our Benefactor in the Mountains
Showa period, 20th century
each a woodblock print, sumizuri-e, with hand-applied colour, signed in pencil to the lower left in Japanese Shiko and in Roman script Munakata, sealed Muna Shiko, the
first dated 1961, the second dated 1959, framed and glazed; each with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the artist's son, Munakata Pariji (1934-1998), inscribed Munakta Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), with two red seals, and signed Munakata Pariji, the first hand-numbered in Japanese script 5,27... and the second 4,890
Each 74 x 57 cm., 29⅛ x 22⅜ in. (including frame)
51 x 40 cm., 29 x 15¾ in. (the first print)
56 x 38 cm., 22 x 15½ in. (the second print)
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