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Lot 1251
Two Japanese Contemporary Abstract Works on Paper
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Includes two works on paper, the first by Hiroshi Murata (Japanese, b. 1941), pencil signed to lower margin, 10/20 edition, Hiroshi Murata, the second a woodblock print by Kazumi Amano (Japanese, 1927-2001), abstract image realized in vibrant reds, orange, yellow and black, pencil signed to lower margin, title in Japanese, Kazumi Amano, '68, edition 2/30, both works are presented loose

Murata: 25 x 20 1/2 in.; Amano: 26 1/4 x 19 3/4 in.

A Private New York Collection

Murata has water spots and discoloration to lower margin, old mounting tape remains to top margin edge on left and right hand sides, some scattered light foxing; Amano print has some discoloration and scattered foxing to the edges and reverse side.