Field Poppies
"Field Poppies" by Japanese artist Zenzaburo Kojima exemplifies the Yōga movement's synthesis of Western oil painting techniques with Japanese aesthetic sensibilities. The composition captures delicate red poppies rendered with luminous color and soft brushwork against a naturalistic landscape setting. Kojima's treatment of light and his attention to botanical detail reflect both his academic training and his commitment to depicting Japan's native flora with modern artistic methods.
- Signed
- Yes
- Provenance
- Estate of the Artist
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Christie's
Notes
LITERATURE T. Kojima (ed.), Catalogue Raisonné of the Oil Painting Works of Zenzaburo Kojima, Kojima Gallery, Tokyo, 2012 (illustrated, plate 620, p. 61; listed, no. 620, p. 198). FURTHER DETAILS This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Toshio Kojima, under the number 225016. This work is registered in the Kojima Zenzaburo Digital Archive (For further information, please refer to Kojima Zenzaburo Digital Archive https://www.kojimazenzaburo.com/post/36794354709). Conditions of sale Brought to you by Ziwei Yi AVP, Specialist, Head of 20th Century Day Sale 20th/21st Century Art, Asia Pacific ZIWEIYI@CHRISTIES.COM +852 297 86732
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century Day Sale
March 28, 2026
Estimate: $180,000 – $280,000
Sold: $330,200
Lot 121
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