Miwa Komatsu Komainu-sama Sanshin Ittai Silkscreen, Offered as Signed, Numbered 47/70, Framed Lion Dogs
Miwa Komatsu Komainu-sama Sanshin Ittai Silkscreen, Offered as Signed, Numbered 47/70, Framed Lion Dogs
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Two Guardians, One Spirit
Komatsu paints shrine guardians as living presences, and the lion dog is her signature subject. This edition shows the pair at their most frontal, with relief gold that catches the light. Seventy impressions is a small edition for an artist of her following.
Best for: Collectors of contemporary Japanese prints and guardian imagery
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Work described as generally good.
Frame described as generally good; minor handling marks may be present.
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Komainu-sama Sanshin Ittai, a silkscreen by Miwa Komatsu showing a pair of guardian lion dogs seated shoulder to shoulder. It is offered as signed in pencil and numbered 47 of 70, and is framed.
The Piece
The two guardians face the viewer against a red ground, under a band of blue sky crossed by yellow rays. Their manes and brows are built from white line over black, flecked with green, violet and gold, and each wears a gilt collar with a wheel-shaped pendant. Wide ringed eyes and bared teeth give them the alert, protective look that runs through her work.
Raised gold forms and jewel-like red and blue points sit along the foot of the image. The pencil signature is at the lower right margin and the number at the lower left. The title translates roughly as "three hearts in one body".
Details
- Artist: Miwa Komatsu
- Work: Komainu-sama Sanshin Ittai
- Medium: Silkscreen on paper
- Edition: 47 of 70, as numbered in pencil
- Signature: Offered as signed in pencil
- Window: 58 x 49 cm (22.8 x 19.3 in)
- Framed: 73 x 65 cm (28.7 x 25.6 in)
- Frame: Black moulding with white mount
- Included: Storage box and yellow cloth bag
- Year: Being confirmed against our archive records
Condition
- Work described as generally good.
- Frame described as generally good; minor handling marks may be present.
- Every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade A (minimal signs of age) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Offered as a genuine signed work under the guarantee of the dealer who holds it. The Desk has not handled the work and makes no claim beyond what is described and shown. Keep behind glazing, away from direct sunlight and damp.
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