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Description
Authentic Work by Yuichi Inoue
Sold For
279,800 Yen ($1828.76)
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2025-11-29 23:49:01 JST
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Collector Commentary
Yuichi Inoue (1913–1996) is one of Japan's most significant modern ink painters, pioneering Zen-influenced abstract calligraphy that bridged traditional sumi-e and contemporary art. Works from his prolific 1970s output, particularly thematic series like 'Sixteen Arhats,' command serious collector attention due to their spiritual conceptual depth and technical mastery. Provenance certification by prominent art critic Masamitsu Kaijima—whose seal and inscription appear on this scroll—substantially validates authenticity and elevates market position; Kaijima's endorsements are well-documented in Inoue scholarship. Original 1970s hanging scrolls in this series are increasingly scarce on the secondary market, with condition and critical documentation directly impacting value among institutional and serious private collectors.