Live Auction 6099Japanese Art & Design
Nakajima Mitsuo (1906-1988)
Lot 97

Nakajima Mitsuo (1906-1988)

SIGNED YASUMI, EARLY SHOWA PERIOD (20TH CENTURY)

Closed11 May 2011

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GBP 3,125

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Nakajima Mitsuo (1906-1988)
Signed Yasumi, Early Showa Period (20th century)
A bronze flower vase in lotus bud form, circa 1930's
21cm. high

Specialist note

Yasumi is the Go, or art name of Nakajima Mitsuo. An Osaka-based artist, his work is characterised by flowing, elegant lines and abstract forms. He exhibited at the Osaka Prefectural and Municipal exhibitions, winning numerous prizes. Following the war he exhibited and won a prize at the Nitten (the Annual Japan Art Exhibition).