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Kiyoshi Shimizu, 'Day & Night', Pair of Watercolor Paintings, U.S.a., C.1925

$3,500
£2,655.72
€3,036.58
CA$4,888.55
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KIYOSHI SHIMIZU (1900-1969 Japan / United States) - Untitled ('Day & Night') - Rare antique pair of Japanese themed watercolor paintings on paper - both paintings featuring a lone figure set against a water filled landscape, both male figures fishing - unframed - one painting signed K. SHIMIZU lower left - United States - circa 1925. Fair antique condition - toning to the backs and front edges of both paintings - no loss - no restoration - old adhesive tape to the edges of both paintings - signs of age and use. Site view (each) - 4 1/4" (11 cm.) wide x 9" (23 cm.) high. Paper size/dimensions (each) - small - 4 3/4" (11.5 cm.) wide x 10 7/8" (30 cm.) high. KIYOSHI SHIMIZU was the brother of painter TOSHI SHIMIZU. Kiyoshi is recognized as one of Seattle's earliest most prominent artists. He relocated to San Francisco in 1921 and then attended the Art Students League in New York with his brother later that year. He exhibited his work at the Art Students League in 1923 and at the Salons of America from 1925 to 1929, as well as the Society of Independent Artists in New York. Fine early examples by a listed American artist.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.88 in (27.64 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 0.07 in (1.78 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Chatham, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7265230166052

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