Beautiful Copper Enamel Still Life of Orchids from Japan of Exceptional Quality Dated 1945. Superior enamel on copper of a pair of cattleya orchids on a slightly convex copper panel. Absolutely exquisite craftsmanship especially in the transition of colors within the various parts of the plant. Further enhancing this work is the artist's use of a fine line of gold gilt that gives the orchids extra dimension and luxury. The background is the normal oxidation of copper with very handsome swirls of greenish blue and brown tones.

There is Japanese writing on verso and able to translate Tokyo, August, 1945 and Yoshiyui Morita. The framing and velvet mat and frame are in excellent condition. This work was kept and displayed exceptionally well. We only note dampstaining on verso. Copper panel is 10 x 14 and framed to 17 x 22. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200