Lot 759: IKKO NARAHARA B. 1931 Plates 1, 7 & 16 from Where

IKKO NARAHARA B. 1931 Plates 1, 7 & 16 from Where Time Has Vanished 1716 1972 (i) signed, inscribed plate number WTV-1-AP and dated 1972 in pencil on the reverse Printed by the artist in 1975. (ii) signed in pencil on the reverse Printed by the artist in 1976. This work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist's wife Keiko Narahara (iii) signed, inscribed plate number WTV-16-AP and dated 1972 in pencil on the reverse Printed by the artist in 1975. each vintage silver gelatin print, selenium toned each 39.5 x 45cm (15 9/16 x 17 11/16in). three works These works are from the artist's proof portfolio.

Literature Asahi Shimbun Sha, Ikko Narahara - Where Time Has Vanished 1970-1974, Tokyo, 1997, cover & plates 11, 22, 33 An edition of this portfolio is collected by the British Museum, London. (i) (ii) (iii) 80

Provenance Past Rays Gallery, Japan Private Collection, Japan