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Masami Teraoka b.1936

Study for Tokyo Ohuro Series/Tsukisuki

1985
watercolor and graphite on paper 17½ h × 11¾ w in (44 × 30 cm)
estimate: $300–500
result: $1,048
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Signed, titled and dated to lower edge ‘Study for Tokyo Ohuro Series / Tsukisuki Masami Teraoka 1985’.
provenance: Space Gallery, Los Angeles | Private Collection, Los Angeles | Bonhams, Los Angeles, Sunset Estate Auction, 1 March 2009, Lot 7083 | Private Collection, Los Angeles

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Mere depiction of social and cultural issues is not enough. My work has to create something that goes beyond simple perception. To make a strong statement, art needs timeless aesthetic qualities. These can take any subject matter to a higher level of experience.

Masami Teraoka

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