Jiro Yoshihara (1905-1972) Gouache
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Gouache on white wove paper, abstract (circle), attributed* to Jiro Yoshihara (1905-1972). Signed. 12 1/4 x 14 1/2 inches. Very good condition. Removed from frame for inspection and post-auction shipping.
Artist Note: Jiro "Yoshihara wrote the "Gutai Manifesto" in 1956 and was the leader of the so named group of internationally acclaimed avant-garde artists representative of Japan's post-war art world. He worked in surrealist and abstract expressionist painting styles before turning, in his final years, to the repeated depiction of circles reminiscent of "satori," the enlightenment of Zen." [Wikipedia]
Provenance: Colonel Norman Van Meter, Tokyo/New York. Acquired by the former owner's family from the above, possibly circa 1960-70. Colonel Van Meter was a personal friend of the former owner's family and was a noted collector of Asian and Chinese artifacts.
* This lot is being offered as attributed to the named artist. The attribution is based on our careful study and does not represent the opinion of any recognized expert or panel of experts. Preston Hall Gallery and the consignor assume no risk, liability, or responsibility for the authenticity or authorship of any lot described by this term or by other similar qualifying terms such as "manner of," etc. For further information, please see "Authentication and Provenance of Attributed Lots," following Section 27 in our Terms & Conditions of Sale before placing a bid on this or any such lot.
Artist Note: Jiro "Yoshihara wrote the "Gutai Manifesto" in 1956 and was the leader of the so named group of internationally acclaimed avant-garde artists representative of Japan's post-war art world. He worked in surrealist and abstract expressionist painting styles before turning, in his final years, to the repeated depiction of circles reminiscent of "satori," the enlightenment of Zen." [Wikipedia]
Provenance: Colonel Norman Van Meter, Tokyo/New York. Acquired by the former owner's family from the above, possibly circa 1960-70. Colonel Van Meter was a personal friend of the former owner's family and was a noted collector of Asian and Chinese artifacts.
* This lot is being offered as attributed to the named artist. The attribution is based on our careful study and does not represent the opinion of any recognized expert or panel of experts. Preston Hall Gallery and the consignor assume no risk, liability, or responsibility for the authenticity or authorship of any lot described by this term or by other similar qualifying terms such as "manner of," etc. For further information, please see "Authentication and Provenance of Attributed Lots," following Section 27 in our Terms & Conditions of Sale before placing a bid on this or any such lot.
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Jiro Yoshihara (1905-1972) Gouache
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