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Lot Essay
From the 1970s onwards, Motonaga brought back his cartoon-like shapes, and variations of this elongated form can be found in many of his works, often with a mouth-like opening emitting coloured balls.
Details
Motonaga Sadamasa (1922-2011)
Irodama
Signed S. Motonaga '86
Also signed to the reverse Motonaga Sadamasa and titled as above
Oil on canvas
40.7 x 31.7 cm.
Irodama
Signed S. Motonaga '86
Also signed to the reverse Motonaga Sadamasa and titled as above
Oil on canvas
40.7 x 31.7 cm.
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