Asian Art

August 2126, 2021
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LOT 220

Lot 220

Ogawa Gaboku (1911-2000), Sofu Takashi, A Group of Five Abstract Calligraphy Paintings

Ogawa Gaboku (1911-2000), Sofu Takashi, A Group of Five Abstract Calligraphy Paintings
Lot 220 Details
Ogawa Gaboku (1911-2000), Sofu Takashi, A Group of Five Abstract Calligraphy Paintings

Consisting of three works by Ogawa Gaboku, one titled 'Heart' and another titled 'Wind', ink and colour on paper, sealed; and two works by Sofu Takashi, titled 'A' and 'B', ink on paper, sealed
largest image 18.9 x 25.4 in — 48 x 64.5 cm

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $420
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Ogawa Gaboku (1911-2000), Sofu Takashi, A Group of Five Abstract Calligraphy Paintings
  • Ogawa Gaboku (1911-2000), Sofu Takashi, A Group of Five Abstract Calligraphy Paintings
  • Ogawa Gaboku (1911-2000), Sofu Takashi, A Group of Five Abstract Calligraphy Paintings
  • Ogawa Gaboku (1911-2000), Sofu Takashi, A Group of Five Abstract Calligraphy Paintings
  • Ogawa Gaboku (1911-2000), Sofu Takashi, A Group of Five Abstract Calligraphy Paintings
  • Ogawa Gaboku (1911-2000), Sofu Takashi, A Group of Five Abstract Calligraphy Paintings
  • Ogawa Gaboku (1911-2000), Sofu Takashi, A Group of Five Abstract Calligraphy Paintings
  • Ogawa Gaboku (1911-2000), Sofu Takashi, A Group of Five Abstract Calligraphy Paintings
  • Ogawa Gaboku (1911-2000), Sofu Takashi, A Group of Five Abstract Calligraphy Paintings
  • Ogawa Gaboku (1911-2000), Sofu Takashi, A Group of Five Abstract Calligraphy Paintings
Provenance:

Purchased from Sotheby's in 1998, by repute

Note:

Both artists have had their works exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, 'Abstract Japanese Calligraphy', June 22 - September 19, 1954

Museum of Modern Art, New York, 'Abstract Japanese Calligraphy', June 22 - September 19, 1954

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