Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) | Two woodblock prints | Showa period, 20th century

Property of a European Collector and Thence by Descent

Munakata Shiko (1903-1975)

Two woodblock prints

Showa period, 20^th century

each a woodblock print, sumizuri-e, with hand-applied colour to the back of the print, framed and glazed, and comprising:

- Hawk Woman (Taka onna no saku), signed Shiko Munakata in pencil and sealed Shiko, dated 1957.7.18; with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the artist's son, Munakata Pariji (1934-1998), hand-numbered in Japanese script 5128, with attestation Munakta Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), titled as above, signed Munakata Pariji and with two red seals

- Angeles (B), sealed Muna; with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the artist's son, Munakata Pariji (1934-1998), hand-numbered in Japanese script 5,12, with attestation Munakta Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), signed Munakata Pariji and with two red seals 

The first: 51 x 40.6 cm., 20⅛ x 16 in. (excluding frame and mount); 78 x 65 cm., 30¾ x 25⅝ in. (including frame)

The second: 44 x 28 cm., 17½ x 11 in. (excluding frame and mount); 73.5 x 57 cm., 29 x 22½ in. (including frame)