Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) | Seated woman with flower vase | Showa period, 20th century

Property of a European Collector and Thence by Descent

Munakata Shiko (1903-1975)

Seated woman with flower vase

Showa period, 20^th century 

woodblock print, sumizuri-e, signed in pencil vertically to the left margin in Japanese Shiko and in Roman script Munakata, sealed Shi and Ko, dated 1958.9.20,and with artist's pencilled pine needle mark, framed and glazed;  with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the artist's son, Munakata Pariji (1934-1998), hand-numbered in Japanese script 5,011 with attestation Munakta Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), signed Munakata Pariji and with two red seals 

24.5 x 33 cm., 9½ x 13 in. (excluding frame and mount)

41 x 41.5 cm., 16⅛ x 16⅜ in. (including frame)