Donated by the Artist: Tatsuo Takayama Selected Works - TATSUO TAKAYAMA (English) Price: ¥25,000

【Donated by the Artist - Almost New】Tatsuo Takayama Selected Paintings: A Master of Japanese Painting

This is a high-quality art book series produced from around 1987 to 1990 to introduce excellent Japanese art overseas. It was a very expensive art book even at the time.
Approximately 130 to 140 pages.

1. High Praise for His Unique Style
• Influence of Gauguin and Originality: Inspired by the biography of Paul Gauguin in his youth, he incorporated "bold color plane composition" and "deformed shapes" that were not found in traditional Japanese painting. This unique style, incorporating a Western art perspective, is a characteristic that is easily understood by art fans overseas.
• Spirituality and Universality: In his later years, he deepened the expression of Asian "lines," such as monochrome works that made use of the bleeding of ink. The universal themes of his works, such as "life and death" and "the mystery of the universe," are highly regarded across national borders.

2. Market Performance
• High Bids at Overseas Auctions: His works have been traded at Christie's in New York, and in the past, there is a record of being auctioned for approximately $160,000 (about 20 million yen at the time).
• Collection by Major Museums: His works are housed in many museums, including the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, and he is one of the "must-have artists" for overseas Japanese painting collectors.

3. The Significance of This Art Book Being in "English"
Tatsuo Takayama's art is highly spiritual, and commentary in words is important. Therefore, this art book, which is "all in English (with Japanese commentary)," is of great value.

●Condition:
The outer paper case shows some sun damage and signs of storage due to aging, but the art book itself is in almost new condition, and the colors of the illustrations are vivid.

Although there is no signature, it is a special book with a history that allows you to feel the artist's breath. When you open it, a beautiful world as if time has stopped spreads before you.

Fantastic colors, figures like serene prayers. Based on the English commentary, Japanese commentary is also added, allowing you to fully enjoy his artistry, which has gained international acclaim, from multiple perspectives. We guarantee that you will gasp when you pick it up. For those who love art and value genuine quality.

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