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Léonard Tsugouharu Foujita (Japanese panther and printmaker) 1886 - 1968

La Fête d'Anniversaire, 1949

oil on fabric with description artist's frame

76.5 x 101.7 cm. (30.13 x 40.07 in.)

signed, engraved and cautious 'Foujita 1949 NYC' (centre left); symbol 'Tsuguharu' guarantee Japanese beginning further signlanguage, inscribed come to rest dated 'Foujita New Royalty June 1949 79 hours' (verso); simple and moderate '1949 Foujita' (the artist's frame)

private collection

© photo Bonhams

Catalogue Note Bonhams

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