Kazuya Sakai (Argentinian 1927-2001)
Banshee Henry Cowell
signed and titled 'Kazuya Sakai, Banshee Henry Cowell' (on the reverse)
acrylic on canvas mounted on wood support
40 1/8 x 59 7/8 x 11 3/8 in. (102 x 152 x 29 cm.) when hung horizontally
Painted in 1979.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist.
Window South collection, Menlo Park, California.
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Lot Essay
This work can be oriented vertically or horizontally and is double-sided. The image shown at left is the painted underside of the work, which is visible as it protrudes from the wall at an angle.