japanese-watercolor-scroll-of-an-insect-parade
Lot 893
Japanese Watercolor Scroll of an Insect Parade
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mid 20th century, the whimsical painting laid down on a light green brocade, an accompanying collector's note attributes this work to a Shunmen Harotoshi. Presented in a custom wooden box. Painted image 12.5 x 45.5 in.; Overall 65 x 13.75 in.

Estate of the late Dr. Stewart Penfold Blake of Palo Alto, CA and Charlotte, NC Stewart Penfold Blake (Col. USArmy Ret.) was a proud soldier, superb story-teller, lover of music from Mozart to Benny Goodman, gracious host, wine connoisseur and knowledgeable art lover. Among his many proud accomplishments were his design of the test track for Porsche in Stuttgart, Germany and his design for carrying Venezuelan oil from the fields to the sea. His estate represents his life in appreciation of history and diverse cultures.

Very light aging with a few small creases. Fine condition.

$100 - 300