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Munakata Shiko

Lot 42
24.10.2023 13:00UTC +00:00
Classic
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£ 12 065
AuctioneerSotheby´s
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 1059787
Lot 42 | Munakata Shiko
Estimate value
£ 3 000 – 4 000
The Property of a European Collector and Thence by Descent
Munakata Shiko (1903-1975)
Three calligraphic works

each formerly mounted as a hanging scroll, sumi ink on paper, framed and glazed, and comprising:

- Heaven and Earth (Kenkon), sealed Zakkado shu
- Avatasma (Kegon), signed Shiko, sealed Zakkado
- The Way (Do), signed Shiko, sealed Muna and with artist's further red seal,

The first: 175.5 x 94.5 cm., 69 x 37¼ in. (including the frame); 132.4 x 64.5 cm., 52⅛ x 25⅜ in. (the painting inside the frame)
The second: 152 x 89 cm., 60 x 35 in. (including frame); 132.5x 68.5 cm., 52⅛ x 27 in. (excluding frame)
The third: 103 x 103 cm., 40½ x 40½ in, (including mount and frame); 66 x 66 cm., 26 x 26 in. (excluding mount and frame)
Address of auction Sotheby´s
34-35 New Bond Street
W1A 2AA London
United Kingdom
Preview
24.10.2023
Phone +44 (0) 20 7293 5000
Phone +1 212 606 7000
Email
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