Asian Art Auction
Thu, Apr 28, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 322
Iwao Akiyama
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Japanese, 1921-2014)
Two woodblock prints: Kazumi, edition 10/100, dated "1996", artist's signature and seal lower right, 14 x 9 in.; Haru no Shimo (Spring Frost), edition 24/200, dated "1988", artist's signature and seal lower right, 17-7/8 x 11-7/8 in.; modern wood frames, 19 x 14 in. and 21-1/4 x 15-1/2 in.
Note: Iwao Akiyama studied at the Taiheiyo Art School and under notable printmakers Shiko Munakata and Un'ichi Hiratsuka. He is most well known for his striking prints of birds, cats, and other animals.
Provenance: The Yoseido Gallery, Tokyo, Japan, sold June 2001 for 20,000 (Spring Frost, accompanied by copy of receipt); Private CollectionCondition
good overall; Kazumi tacked in at one corner, lightly toned; Haru no Shimo hinged in on mat, some handling creases; frames with light wear and abrasions
