FINE ART AND ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION 108
By Antique Arena Inc
Jun 17, 2023
2910 Coney Island Ave 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA, United States
A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more...
The auction has ended

LOT 38:

ABSTRACT JAPAN AMERICAN OIL PAINTING BY KENZO OKADA

catalog
  Previous item
Next item 
Sold for: $8,500
Start price:
$ 50
Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28% More details
tags:

ABSTRACT JAPAN AMERICAN OIL PAINTING BY KENZO OKADA

Kenzo Okada, Japanese, American, 1902 to 1982, oil painting on canvas depicting an abstract composition. Signed lower right. Framed. Kenzo Okada is known for Geometric non obclandscape painting, mural. Kenzo Okada emigrated to the United States and arrived in New York in 1950, during the height of the Abstract Expressionist movement. His work underwent complete transformation. He became an abstract painter in the American fashion, but with an inexpressible Oriental nature, with textures reminiscent of Japanese fabric and the subtle, exquisite coloration of traditional Japanese painting. Later his work incorporated the knowledge of Zen, piercing with form and color and often incorporating figurative elements inspired by the ancient Japanese Noh drama. Okadas work uses characteristics of Yugenism from the Japanese word yugen referring to Japanese aesthetic values that emphasize suggestiveness. Using Western style canvases to express such themes, Okada would paint in white, hinting at the void often used in Japanese traditional paintings to show depth. One of a kind artwork.

Dimensions: Overall size: Frame 38 3/4 x 34 1/2 in. Image 38 x 33 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.


Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.

catalog
  Previous item
Next item