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THBToshio Aoki
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PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveSep 15, 2016 - Sep 16, 2016
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- Lot Description
(Japanese/American, 1854-1912) Watercolor (plus perhaps gouache) on paper of Kannon goddess of mercy guarded (captured?) by the guardians of the four directions, with Aoki’s typical storytelling with comical figures, signed “T. Aoki” with calligraphy inscription lower left, modern frame, 27-1/2 x 21-1/2 in.. Condition: old tear and repair to lower center right edge. Notes: Toshio Aoki was an early traveler from Japan to the U.S. and was an active promoter of Japonisme in California. He exhibited at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, and his work was the subject of an exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1924. Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina
Condition
toned, laid down
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