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Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 344

Ryuzaburo Umehara Signed Art Book and Print

Estimate: $200 - $400

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, 1888-1986), 画集北京 (Art Book Beijing) , Tokyo: Kyuryudo, 1973, signed and inscribed by the artist, containing numerous illustrations, some hinged in, text in Japanese and French, bound in full dark red leather over marbled boards and endpapers, in matching slipcase with gray and gilt lettering; Anemones, 1962, signed lower left "R.U/62", label in Japanese verso, giclée, 13-1/8 x 8 in.; unframed - Provenance: Estate of an Illinois Collector; by descent in family - Note: The lot is also accompanied by a copy of a letter containing correspondence between the collector and the artist, in which the collector recounts a visit with Umehara and his wife. During the visit, the collector received both a book (presumably the one listed here) and a "reproduction of 'Anemones, 1962'" as gifts from the artist. Also included with the lot are photographs of the artist and his wife, taken by the collector during his visit.

Condition

book in good condition overall, some minor scuffs and bumps to leather, very minor wear to edges, possibly lacking some tissue guards; "Anemones" with toning at edges