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Description
Artist: Togo Seiji
Title: 'Woman's Portrait' (with Togo Seiji Authentication Committee certificate)
Size: Canvas No. 6; Frame dimensions 58.7 × 49.5 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Condition: No notable scratches or stains
Biography: Togo Seiji (1897–1978) was born in Kagoshima Prefecture. After viewing the Takehisa Yumeji exhibition in 1914, he studied under painter Arashiyama Ikuma. He debuted at the 3rd Nika Kai exhibition in 1916 with 'Woman with Parasol,' winning the Nika Prize. He studied in France from 1919, encountering Dadaism and Italian Futurist Marinetti. Returning to Japan in 1928, he became central to the Nika Kai, co-founding the avant-garde group 'Kyushitsu Kai' with Fujita Tsuguharu in 1938. He rebuilt the Nika Kai after WWII and served as chairman from 1961–1978, earning the title 'Don of the Nika Kai.' Known for refined technique, decorative qualities, and lyrical female portraits—the 'Togo Beauty'—he was widely popular. Recipient of the Japan Art Academy Prize (1956), Japan Art Academy Member (1960), French government Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (1976), and designated Cultural Merit Awardee (1978). The Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance Togo Seiji Art Museum (now SOMPO Museum) opened in Shinjuku, Tokyo, in 1976.
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Title: 'Woman's Portrait' (with Togo Seiji Authentication Committee certificate)
Size: Canvas No. 6; Frame dimensions 58.7 × 49.5 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Condition: No notable scratches or stains
Biography: Togo Seiji (1897–1978) was born in Kagoshima Prefecture. After viewing the Takehisa Yumeji exhibition in 1914, he studied under painter Arashiyama Ikuma. He debuted at the 3rd Nika Kai exhibition in 1916 with 'Woman with Parasol,' winning the Nika Prize. He studied in France from 1919, encountering Dadaism and Italian Futurist Marinetti. Returning to Japan in 1928, he became central to the Nika Kai, co-founding the avant-garde group 'Kyushitsu Kai' with Fujita Tsuguharu in 1938. He rebuilt the Nika Kai after WWII and served as chairman from 1961–1978, earning the title 'Don of the Nika Kai.' Known for refined technique, decorative qualities, and lyrical female portraits—the 'Togo Beauty'—he was widely popular. Recipient of the Japan Art Academy Prize (1956), Japan Art Academy Member (1960), French government Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (1976), and designated Cultural Merit Awardee (1978). The Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance Togo Seiji Art Museum (now SOMPO Museum) opened in Shinjuku, Tokyo, in 1976.
Shipping: Free nationwide (packaging and delivery included)
Payment: PayPay, convenience store, credit card, or bank transfer
Delivery: Yu-Pack or Sagawa Express; ships after payment confirmation
Returns: Not accepted in principle; defective items will be exchanged or returned upon contact
Certificate of authenticity available upon request
Free wall-hanging hook included
Togo Seiji 'Woman's Portrait' Oil on Canvas No. 6 with Authentication Certificate
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3,000,000 Yen ($19607.84)
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3,300,000 Yen ($21568.63)
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