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Seiji Togo 'Memories' Oil Painting • SM • With Certificate and Seal • Cultural Contributor

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Product Details 【 Artist 】 Seiji Togo 【 Title 】 Memories 【 Technique 】 Oil painting on canvas 【 Work Dimensions 】 SM (Height 22.7 × Width 15.8 cm) 【 Frame Dimensions 】 Height 40.5 × Width 33.5 cm 【 Condition of the Work 】 Good 【 Frame Condition 】 Good 【 Accessories 】 Acrylic cover, yellow bag, fabric tatou box 【 Remarks 】 Authentication certificate from the Seiji Togo Authentication Committee secured, includes seal, registered number on the canvas side Artist Profile Cultural Contributor Born in 1897 in Kagoshima City Graduated Aoyama Gakuin Junior High School in 1915, trained under Seiba Arishima First selected for the Nika Exhibition and awarded in 1916 Stayed in France in 1921 Returned to Japan in 1928 and exhibited 23 works at the Nika Exhibition Translated Jean Cocteau's 'The Terrible Children' in 1930, published by Hakusuisha Joined Nika Association in 1931 (later became president) In 1938, helped form the 'Kumushukai' at the Nika Association alongside Tsuguharu Fujita Served as a judge at the Shinbunten in 1942 Created the curtain 'Women's Four Seasons' for Tokyo Kabukiza in 1948 Won the Popularity Award at the Japan International Art Exhibition organized by the Mainichi Shimbun in 1957 Received the Japan Art Academy Prize in 1957 Became a member of the Japan Art Academy in 1960 Honored as a member of the Salon d'Automne in 1962 Opened the Seiji Togo Art Museum in 1976 Honored as a cultural contributor in 1977 Passed away in Kumamoto during a trip in 1978 (age 80) ◆ Developed a romantic and decorative style with a unique texture for nudes and sweet color tones, gaining immense popularity ◆ Known for his flamboyant performances and promotion of the Nika Exhibition, earning the nickname 'The Don of the Nika Association'. ■ Collection: National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo **Precautions** Thank you for viewing our items! We have many other affordable masterpieces and treasures available! **Payment Information** You can use credit cards, PayPay balance payments, convenience store payments, and bank transfers for payment. We understand that opinions may differ regarding the condition of second-hand items. Please confirm the condition before bidding. We do not accept cancellations or returns for your convenience. Due to shooting environment and monitor settings, actual colors may differ slightly. In-store pickup is also available. Our store is located in Sapporo, and if you can pick it up directly from here, shipping will be free. Please adjust your shipping selection accordingly. Customer parking is also available in front of the store. Please pick up items within seven days of winning this auction. **Authenticity Guarantee** Transactions in art rely on trust. We take care to offer items with your confidence in mind, but if you have even the slightest doubt about an item, please refrain from bidding. Authenticity is guaranteed for items (excluding works by unknown artists). If you wish to dispute authenticity after winning, please provide a public authentication certificate or official document issued by a designated authentication organization or a signed, dated document with stamps from the deceased artist’s family. For living artists, you should prepare a signed, stamped, dated document from the artist. (Note: assessments from relatives of artists who are not art collectors, professionals, museum curators, or galleries are not regarded as formal evaluations.) In the case that an item is judged as inauthentic, the winning bid amount will be refunded. However, we hold no other obligations apart from refunding the purchase price, and we will not cover costs such as damages, interest, shipping, authentication fees, damages, or other expenses. Unless otherwise stated, returns are not accepted for flaws not mentioned in the description. The guarantee period is set for 180 days from the auction date. If you have any questions, please inquire during the auction period. **Regarding Damages Upon Arrival** We take great care with packaging during shipping. However, there may rarely be damages due to shipping issues upon arrival of products. In the case of damage, please contact the shipping company immediately. Repairs will be compensated within the winning bid amount (applicable through the shipping company’s insurance). **Others** This item is being listed by Kotake Bijutsu. Please check our website if you wish! [Check Kotake Bijutsu's website here](https://shopping.yahoo.co.jp/stores/wrap/bouncer.html?dest_path=https://www.kotakebijyutu.com/) We are currently listing a variety of bargains at auction. Please take a look! [View items currently for auction here](https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/seller/njrtt566)

Seiji Togo 'Memories' Oil Painting • SM • With Certificate and Seal • Cultural Contributor

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1,100,000 Yen ($7051.28)

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Seiji Togo's 'Memories' oil painting exemplifies his hallmark romantic and decorative style, deeply appreciated by collectors of Japanese art due to his influential role in the Nika Association. The limited edition nature of this work, coupled with its authentication certificate and original packaging, enhances its desirability within fine art circles. With Togo's significant contributions to the post-war Japanese art scene, pieces like this command a strong position in the market, making them rare finds that resonate with cultural history and aesthetic value. The good condition of the painting and its frame further solidify its status among discerning collectors seeking authenticated and culturally rich artworks from Japan.