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Munakata Shiko — Hawk on rock edge | Showa period, 20th century
Munakata Shiko

Hawk on rock edge | Showa period, 20th century

Munakata Shiko's 'Hawk on rock edge' from the Showa period (20th century) captures the dynamic tension of the subject. The work demonstrates the artist's mastery of depicting wildlife with bold, expressive forms.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Pursuit of an Ideal: Fine Japanese Works of Art

October 26, 2021

Estimate: $3,000 – $4,000

Lot 93

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Munakata Shiko, Hawk on rock edge | Showa period, 20th century

Munakata Shiko's 'Hawk on rock edge' from the Showa period (20th century) captures the dynamic tension of the subject. The work demonstrates the artist's mastery of depicting wildlife with bold, expressive forms.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Woodblock, Monochrome, Bird, Japanese, Traditional, Rock, Nature, Showa Period, Modern, Hawk

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