Munakata Shiko

The Property of a European Collector and Thence by Descent

Munakata Shiko (1903-1975)

Still life of a vase and leafy branch, and two other works

the group comprising:

- a hanging scroll; ink and colour on paper, signed Shiko and sealed Muna, with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the Munakata Shiko kantei iinkai, numbered in Roman script 2232 and inscribed Munaktaa Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), titled Bodai yoho zu sealed Munakatakai in and with two further red seals, with fitted wood storage box and orange paper card cover

- Female face within a circle, ink and colour on a tomobako [fitted wood storage box], signed Shiko, and with artist's two red seals

- Bust of a lady on a stoneware tile, decorated 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

The first: 44.3 x 34.6 cm., 17½ x 13⅝ in. (excluding the mount); 129 x 51.5 cm., 50¾ x 20¼ in. (including mount); 7.5 x 54.5 x 8 cm., 3 x 21½ x 3⅛ in. (the fitted wood storage box)

The second: 12 x 12 cm., 4¾ x 4¾ in.

The third: 36.5 x 35.8 cm., 14⅜ x 14⅛ in. (including frame);

25 x 25 cm., 9¾ x 9¾ in. (excluding frame)