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SHIBATA ZESHIN (1807-1891)
An urushi-e (lacquer painting) of a maple
tree
Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1872-1890
Colored urushi (lacquer) on paper, mounted
in silk and paper as a kakejiku (hanging
scroll), depicting a characteristically cropped
view of the trunk and branch of a maple tree
in autumn foliage, a small bird perched on
one of its branches, signed Zeshin and with
a red seal
21 1/4 x 17 3/4in (53 x 45cm) (image only)

$6,000-8,000

It is thought that Zeshin first worked
in urushi-e in 1872 and it is certain that
the technique was well developed by
1876, when he submitted an album
of urushi-e paintings to the Philadelphia
Centennial Exhibition, where he won a prize.
The jury’s citation read: “The application
of urushi-e to thin paper is a remarkable
technique. His depiction of the natural world
is very lifelike and full of strength.”

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MUNAKATA SHIKO (1903-1975)
A woodblock print
Showa period (1926–1989), dated 1958
Monochrome ink woodblock print, framed
and glazed, entitled Gautama Buddha and
Bodhisattvas, dated 1958.8.15, signed in
pencil Shiko (in Japanese) Munakata (in
Roman script), sealed Muna; very good
impression, some minor wrinkles
11 1/8 x 14 3/4in (28.3 x 37.5cm) to the mat
$4,000-5,000

Provenance
Previously sold, these Rooms, March 19,
2014, lot 3048

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