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Sheafer + King Modern is pleased to present our June Art + Design Auction featuring a wonderful collection of modern and fine art, designer furniture, art glass, and ceramics. Highlights include Herman Miller and Knoll furniture, Italian ceramics including a rare Alvino Bagni bull, paintings by Cheyenne/Arapaho artist Brent Learned, a triptych of paintings by contemporary artist Andrew Cooper, a pair of Modeline lamps and other designer lighting, antique and modern prints, collections of ceramics, art glass, photography, and other designer furniture.
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Lot 228

Rikio Takahasi 1962 "Nostalgia" Japanese Woodblock Print

Estimate: $50 - $100
Starting Bid
$20

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1962 woodblock print titled Nostalgia by Rikio Takahashi (Japanese; 1917-1999). Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 38/50 lower edge.

Measurements: 36" H x 25" W (sheet). 

From Ronin Gallery:

The son of a nihonga painter, Rikio Takahashi was born in Tokyo in 1917. He studied woodblock printing with Koshiro Onchi and was an original member of the Sosaku Hanga or “creative print” movement. Takahashi worked with Onchi from 1949 until his teacher’s death in 1955. Takahashi was a member of Nihon Hanga Kyokai (joined 1952), Kokugakai and the Graphic Art Club. He exhibited his work in international competitions and exhibitions. During the 1960s, Takahashi spent two years in California. He believed that art was primarily a form of self-expression. Creating a unique style, he pioneered unorthodox printing techniques to make largely abstract works with distinct tonality. Kyoto’s gardens served as inspiration for much of his work, feeding into his fluid, abstract style. Each design is self-carved and printed, true to the spirit of his teacher Onchi.

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Heavy toning to paper. Tape attached to top of paper. Wear to edges of paper.

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