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Fine Decorative Asian Works of Art

Tue, Nov 8, 2016 10:00AM EST - Tue, Nov 22, 2016 05:21PM EST
Lot 106

Two Pair Zen Calligraphy Scrolls

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Japanese, first pair contemporary with same saying in two scripts with Taoist theme “I forgot myself” about entering the realm of non-thought and forgetting ones existence, with explanatory note from the artist Kondo, in newer Chinese silk mountings, image area 51 x 20 in., [good condition]; two silk mounted unread calligraphies, image area 31 x 16 in., [some tears along edges, staining, foxing, soiling over entire surface], (four pieces). Condition: . Provenance: Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina