Tsugoharu Foujita Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Tsugoharu Foujita Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 21, 2025
Tsuguharu Foujita
Est: €150 - €300
Tsuguharu Foujita 1886 Tokio - 1968 Zürich - Drei Grazien - Lithografie/Papier. 108/250. 54 x 40 cm, 67,9 x 52,5 cm, 78 x 61,4 cm (Maß m. Rahmen). Sign. r. u.: L. Foujita. Unter Glas Gerahmt. Lichtrand. Gebräunt. Minim. angeschmutzt. Tsuguharu-Léonard Foujita war ein japanisch-französischer Maler und Grafiker.
Das Kunst- und Auktionshaus Kastern GmbH & Co KG
Jun. 21, 2025
FOUJITA, LÉONARD TSUGOUHARU (1886 EDOGAWA TOKIO - 1968 ZÜRICH). LA TENANCIERE.
Est: -
FOUJITA, Léonard Tsugouharu (1886 Edogawa Tokio - 1968 Zürich) La Tenanciere Farblithographie 1963. Signiert. Circa 27 x 22,5 cm, Blattgröße: 37 x 28 cm. Grafik aus der Serie "La Mésangére", Wasserzeichen, Passepartout . Foujita (Fujita Tsuguji), japanisch-französischer Maler und Graphiker, der Familie der Samurai angehörend, studierte an der Kaiserlichen Kunstschule in Tokio. Seit 1913 in Paris ansässig, 1924 zum Mitglied der Akademie der Schönen Künste in Tokio ernannt, 1929 Präsident der Pariser Association des Artistes Japonais, Werke in zahlreichen internationalen Museen * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Literatur : Werkverzeichnis Buisson Nr. 63.40. Aufrufzeit 21. | Juni 2025 | voraussichtlich 11:19 Uhr (CET) FOUJITA, Léonard Tsugouharu (1886 Edogawa Tokyo - 1968 Zurich) La Tenanciere Color lithograph 1963. signed. Circa 27 x 22.5 cm, sheet size: 37 x 28 cm. Print from the series "La Mésangére", watermark, passepartout . Foujita (Fujita Tsuguji), Japanese-French painter and graphic artist, belonging to the samurai family, studied at the Imperial School of Art in Tokyo. Resident in Paris since 1913, appointed member of the Academy of Fine Arts in Tokyo in 1924, president of the Paris Association des Artistes Japonais in 1929, works in numerous international museums * Partner auction Bergmann. Literature : catalog raisonné Buisson no. 63.40. Call time 21 | June 2025 | presumably 11:19 am (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Auktionshaus Wendl
Jun. 18, 2025
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968)
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968) PORTRAIT, 1953 Encre sur papier Signé et daté "15-6-53" en bas à droite Dédicacé "à Mme Marie Thérèse Charlier/ Très amicalement" en haut Ink on paper; signed and dated "15-6-53" lower right; dedicated upper part 28 X 22,5 CM • 11 X 8 7/8 IN.
Tajan
Jun. 18, 2025
§ Foujita, Léonard Tsuguharu
Est: £700 - £900
Foujita, Léonard Tsuguharu La Troisième Jeunesse de Madame Prune Paris: Les Éditions d'Art Devambez, 1926. 4to, number 368 of 445 copies, including the complete set of 17 etchings and aquatints by Foujita on vélin d'Arches, green morocco gilt with chrysanthemum motifs by Ren Kieffer of Paris with the original marbled slipcase, joints slightly rubbed; together with a loose proof of the final plate without text, on Arches laid paper (2)
Lyon & Turnbull
Jun. 17, 2025
FOUJITA Tsuguharu (1886 - 1968) "Enfants assis" au stylo bille et mine d
Est: €1,800 - €2,200
"Enfants assis" au stylo bille et mine de plomb sur papier. Signé en bas à droite Tsuguharu Foujita. Portant au dos une étiquette de collection. Provenance de la vente Kimyo Foujita en 2013. Ecole japonaise. Dim.:+/- 160x130mm.
Vanderkindere
Jun. 06, 2025
Tsuguharu Foujita (1886 Tokio – Zürich 1968) – Femme de Profil en Buste (Femme de Profil en Buste)
Est: €8,000 - €12,000
Chalk on wove paper, laid down on Japon. (1926). C. 34 x 25.5 cm (backing paper approx. 37 x 28.5 cm). Signed lower centre.
Karl & Faber
Jun. 05, 2025
Léonard Tsuguharu FOUJITA
Est: €40,000 - €60,000
Léonard Tsuguharu FOUJITA Jeune fille à la fleur – 1966 Aquarelle et encre de Chine sur papier Japon contrecollé sur carton Signé et daté en bas au centre «L.Foujita 66» 40.6 x 29.2 cm Bibliographie : S .Buisson, Léonard-Tsuguharu Foujita, volume 2, ACR Edition, Paris, 2001, n°66.52, reproduit en noir et blanc p.495 Watercolor and India ink on Japon paper laid down on cardboard ; signed and dated lower center ; 16 x 11 1/2 in. Léonard Tsuguharu FOUJITA 40.6 x 29.2 cm
Artcurial
Jun. 04, 2025
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968) Chat assis
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968) Chat assis signé 'Foujita'(en bas au centre) encre de Chine sur papier Exécuté en 1958 signed 'Foujita' (lower center) India Ink on paper Executed in 1958 20.9 x 14.8cm 8 1/4 x 5 13/16 in.
Bonhams
Jun. 04, 2025
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968) Jeune femme en prière
Est: €18,000 - €25,000
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968) Jeune femme en prière signé et daté 'Foujita 1950' (en bas à droite) encre de Chine sur papier Exécute en 1950 signed and dated 'Foujita 1950' (lower right) India ink on paper Executed in 1950 27 x 21 cm. 10 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.
Bonhams
Jun. 04, 2025
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968) Jeune fille aux deux oiseaux
Est: €250,000 - €350,000
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968) Jeune fille aux deux oiseaux signé et daté 'Foujita 1956' (en bas à droite) huile sur toile Peint en 1956 signed and dated 'Foujita 1956' (lower right) oil on canvas Painted in 1956 24 x 19 cm. 9 7/16 x 7 1/2 in.
Bonhams
May. 30, 2025
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA & SPERANZA CALO-SEAILLES (1886-1968) &. White Cat
Est: $300,000 - $400,000
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA & SPERANZA CALO-SEAILLES (1886-1968) &. White Cat; & Kitten, blue and gold background. lap (polychromed cement)30.5 x 50.2 cm. (12 x 19 3/4 in.); & 32.5 x 54 cm. (12 3/4 x 21 1/4 in.).
Christie's
May. 29, 2025
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA, SELF-PORTRAIT: FROM "LA RIVIERE ENCHANTEE", ETCHING ON ARCHES
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Artist: Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita, Japanese (1886 - 1968) Title: Self-portrait: from "La Riviere enchantee" Year: 1929 (1951) Medium: Etching on Arches Edition: 315 Image Size: 9.25 x 10 inches Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm) Description: From the collection of the late Larry Saphire.
RoGallery
May. 27, 2025
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968) Les trois grâces, 1960 (Buisson, 60.28)Lithographie en couleurs sur vélin d'Arches filigranéSignée et numérotée 121/15075,5 x 56 cmOn y joint une afficheColour lithograph on...
Est: €700 - €1,000
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968) Les trois grâces, 1960 (Buisson, 60.28) Lithographie en couleurs sur vélin d'Arches filigrané Signée et numérotée 121/150 75,5 x 56 cm On y joint une affiche Colour lithograph on Arches watermarked wove paper; signed and numbered 121/150; a poster is enclosed
Bonhams
May. 22, 2025
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968); Chat brun, from Les Chats;
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Chat brun, from Les Chats (Buisson 29.04), 1929 Aquatint, engraving and roulette in colors on chine applique to Japan paper support, signed in pencil and numbered 66/100 (there was also a deluxe edition of 10), published by Les Éditions Artistiques Apollo, Paris, with full margins, framed. 14 x 11 1/4in (35.4 x 28.4cm) sheet 23 1/4 x 20 3/4in (51.3 x 45cm)
Bonhams
May. 22, 2025
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA, LE MATIN (BUISSON 56.64), LITHOGRAPH IN COLORS
Est: $700 - $900
Artist: Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, Japanese (1886 - 1968) Title: Le Matin (Buisson 56.64) Year: 1956 Medium: Lithograph in Colors, Signed in pencil Image Size: 19 x 13 inches Size: 25.5 x 19.5 in. (64.77 x 49.53 cm) Publisher: La Guilde de la Gravure, Paris
RoGallery
May. 17, 2025
Foujita Léonard Tsuguh. - Nativité (1960)
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Charcoal drawing on tracing paper - Sig. "13-1-60"
De Vuyst
May. 17, 2025
Foujita Léonard Tsuguh. - Head of a young woman (1928)
Est: €30,000 - €50,000
Oil on canvas - Sig. '28 (partially faded)
De Vuyst
May. 15, 2025
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968) Mère et enfant 9 1/8 x 6 1/8 in (23.1 x 15.6 cm) (Executed in 1951)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968) Mère et enfant signed, dated and inscribed 'Foujita 1951 Paris' (lower right) pen and ink and wash on paper 9 1/8 x 6 1/8 in (23.1 x 15.6 cm) Executed in 1951
Bonhams
May. 15, 2025
Chat accroupi, from 'Les chats'
Est: ¥1,000,000 - ¥1,500,000
etching, aquatint in colours on Chine appliqué, signed in pencil, numbered 58/100 (there were also 10 H.C. in Roman numerals), published by Éditions Artistiques Apollo, Paris, framed, sold with a certificate by Mme Sylvie Buisson
Mallet Auction
May. 15, 2025
St. Philippe du Roule, from 'La rivière enchantée'
Est: ¥200,000 - ¥300,000
etching in colours, from the edition of 315, on Arches, published by Bernard Klein, Paris, printed by Atelier Lacourière, Paris, framed
Mallet Auction
May. 15, 2025
Sapho, from 'A Book of Cats'
Est: ¥100,000 - ¥150,000
collotype, signed and dated on the block, from the edition of 500, published by Covici-Frided Publisher, New York, framed
Mallet Auction
May. 15, 2025
St. Philippe du Roule/ La Place Beauvau/ Le faubourg, from 'La rivière enchantée'
Est: ¥100,000 - ¥150,000
a set of three etchings, from the edition of 315, published by Bernard Klein, Paris, printed by Atelier Lacourière, Paris
Mallet Auction
May. 13, 2025
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968). Nu assis. pencil and estompe on pape
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968). Nu assis. pencil and estompe on paper laid down on card17 x 24 7/8 in. (43 x 63.3 cm.).
Christie's
May. 13, 2025
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968). Femme endormie, Youki. pencil and es
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968). Femme endormie, Youki. pencil and estompe on paper laid down on canvas13 x 19 5/8 in. (50 x 66 cm.).
Christie's
May. 13, 2025
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968). Profil de jeune femme blonde. waterc
Est: $18,000 - $25,000
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968). Profil de jeune femme blonde. watercolor and pen and India ink on paper laid down on card10 ¾ x 9 5/8 in. (27.3 x 24.3 cm.).
Christie's
May. 13, 2025
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968). Vierge au voile. watercolor and pen
Est: $18,000 - $25,000
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968). Vierge au voile. watercolor and pen and black ink on paper laid down on card7 ½ x 6 1/8 in. (18.9 x 15.5 cm.).
Christie's
May. 13, 2025
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968). Chat. watercolor and pen and brown i
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886-1968). Chat. watercolor and pen and brown ink on paper7 ¾ x 10 ¼ in. (19.5 x 26 cm.).
Christie's
May. 10, 2025
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA, (Japanese-French, 1886-1968), Nature morte aux fils et aux boutons, etching and aquatint in colors on paper, plate: 10 3/8 x 13 1/2 in., sight: 12 x 14 3/4 in., frame: 19 x 21 3/4 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
LEONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (Japanese-French, 1886-1968) Nature morte aux fils et aux boutons etching and aquatint in colors on paper signed Foujita lower right and numbered 27/100 lower left
Grogan & Company
May. 10, 2025
Tsuguharu Foujita – Portrait de jeune Femme blonde
Est: €300 - €400
Portrait de jeune Femme blonde Farb. Holzschnitt. 1935. 39,5 x 26,8 cm. Mit dem Signaturstempel Buisson 35.08. - Sehr schöner Druck auf festem, etwas getöntem Japanpapier. - Im Rand mit einigen japanischen Schriftzeichen und rückseitig mit einem roten Stempel. - Vorzüglich erhalten.
Dr. Andreas Sturies Moderne Kunst & Auktionen
May. 08, 2025
Attributed to Tsuguharu Foujita (Japanese-French, 1886-1968), Nude, charcoal on paper, bears signature lower right " Paris 1960.", i...
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
Attributed to Tsuguharu Foujita (Japanese-French, 1886-1968), Nude, charcoal on paper, bears signature lower right " Paris 1960.", image:15.5"h x 8.5"w (39.37 x 21.59 cm), overall (with frame): 22.25"h x 14.25"w (56.52 x 36.2 cm) Provenience: A Bethel Connecticut estate & former Manhattan residence. NOTE : THIS ITEM IS IN NEW YORK. For additional information, including condition reports, please email Clars Los Angeles at [email protected]. The absence of a condition statement does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition.
Clars Auctions
May. 04, 2025
Tsuguharu Foujita Colored Aquatint on Paper Painting, 1936 signed in graphite and numbered
Est: $500 - $5,000
Keywords: Art Deco, Modernism, Expressionism, Interwar Period, Figurative Art, Early 20th Century, Tsuguharu Foujita, Diego Rivera style, Tamara de Lempicka style, 1930s Vintage Art, Maternal subject, Stylized realism Foujita Tsuguharu aka Leonard Foujita(1886 - 1968) "Maternity" aquatint in colors on paper. Signed lower right in graphite Foujita and number 20/200. Edition number CEG 1936. Franco-Japanese school.
Collective Hudson, LLC
May. 03, 2025
Foujita, Rare: Domestic Cat Illustration: Pasithea
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
This exceptional and rare plate is from Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita's A Book of Cats. The work was published in New York by Covici Friede in 1930. This plate is printed on Japanese vellum paper stamped "Made in France". Foujita truly captured the character of the cats as they posed, rested, or played. A photocopy of the colophon with his signature will be included with the plate as well as a photocopy of the poem. This is a fine example of Foujita's master work, from number 469 of 500 copies. This is "... one of the rarest and most desired books on cats in existence" (Kalda, Of Cats and Men, p 43) Each cat image has its own name and is accompanied by a poem about the respective cat by British writer Michael Joseph (1897-1958). Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) was a Japanese–French painter and printmaker. He was called the "master of cats." He was also referred to as "the most important Japanese artist working in the West during the 20th century." He moved to Paris in 1913 to pursue his artistic career in earnest. He soon became friends with many other leading artists of the day including Juan Gris, Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. Provenance: Library of Dr. John Talbot Gernon
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 30, 2025
TSUGUHARU FOUJITA, FIGURE
Est: -
L:53,W:46(cm)
Fukuoka Yumekai Auction
Apr. 30, 2025
TSUGUHARU FOUJITA, GETA
Est: -
L:51.4,W:40.5(cm)
Fukuoka Yumekai Auction
Apr. 29, 2025
LEONARD TSOUGUHARU FOUJITA (France/Japan/Switzerland, 1886-1968), Little Girl with Top Knot, Holding a Bird., Color etching, 14" x 11" sight. Framed 23" x 20".
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
LEONARD TSOUGUHARU FOUJITA France/Japan/Switzerland, 1886-1968 Little Girl with Top Knot, Holding a Bird. Apollo Edition. Signed lower right "Foujita". Marked in pencil lower left margin "HC 4/5".
Eldred's
Apr. 26, 2025
Foujita, Rare: Domestic Cat Illustration: Cleopatra
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
This exceptional and rare plate is from Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita's A Book of Cats. The work was published in New York by Covici Friede in 1930. This plate is printed on Japanese vellum paper stamped "Made in France". Foujita truly captured the character of the cats as they posed, rested, or played. A photocopy of the colophon with his signature will be included with the plate as well as a photocopy of the poem. This is a fine example of Foujita's master work, from number 469 of 500 copies. This is "... one of the rarest and most desired books on cats in existence" (Kalda, Of Cats and Men, p 43) Each cat image has its own name and is accompanied by a poem about the respective cat by British writer Michael Joseph (1897-1958). Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) was a Japanese–French painter and printmaker. He was called the "master of cats." He was also referred to as "the most important Japanese artist working in the West during the 20th century." He moved to Paris in 1913 to pursue his artistic career in earnest. He soon became friends with many other leading artists of the day including Juan Gris, Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. Provenance: Library of Dr. John Talbot Gernon
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 25, 2025
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Femme au Chale Rouge (ma femme), c.1935
Est: €300 - €400
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Femme au Chale Rouge (ma femme), c.1935 Gravure sur bois sur vélin Signée dans la planche Probablement un tirage de Takamizawa, Tokyo 26,5 x 39 cm (sujet)
Millon & Associes
Apr. 25, 2025
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Le matin, 1956
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Le matin, 1956 Lithographie sur vélin réhaussée à l'aquarelle par l'artiste Signée et dédicacée "pour mon ami Pierre Tartas" au crayon Épreuve en marge de l'édition à 200 ex. Éditeur La Guilde de la Gravure, Genève 50 x 35 cm (sujet) - encadrée Pierre de Tartas (1928-2007) fut imprimeur et éditeur. Il réalisa de nombreux albums avec Foujita comme "Petits métiers et gagne-petit".
Millon & Associes
Apr. 25, 2025
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Deux fillettes, 1959
Est: €500 - €800
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Deux fillettes, 1959 Lithographie sur vélin Signée au crayon Annotée à l'intérieur à l'encre "Joyeux Noël et heureuse nouvelle année 1959 - Kimiyo et Foujita" Ép. réalisée pour la carte de voeux de 1959 19 x 14 cm (à vue) - encadrée
Millon & Associes
Apr. 25, 2025
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Fillette rousse aux yeux bleus, 1929
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Fillette rousse aux yeux bleus, 1929 Eau-forte et aquatinte sur chine appliqué sur Japon Signée et justifiée "EA J/J" au crayon Ép. en marge de l'édition à 100 ex. Éditeur Éditions Artistiques Apollo, Paris 38 x 29, 4 cm (sujet) - encadrée Cette ép. est issue de l'album "Les Enfants ", publié en 1929.
Millon & Associes
Apr. 25, 2025
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Chat au grelot, 1924
Est: €600 - €800
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Chat au grelot, 1924 Eau-forte sur fond d'héliogravure sur vélin Signée dans la planche D'une édition à 50 ex. non numérotés 24,2 x 40 cm (sujet) - encadrée
Millon & Associes
Apr. 25, 2025
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Chat, 1927
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Chat, 1927 Gravure sur bois sur vélin Signée et numérotée "41/160" au crayon Éditeur Société de la Gravure sur bois, Paris (Lugt 1140a) (8e année) 22,5 x 16,4 cm (sujet) - encadrée
Millon & Associes
Apr. 25, 2025
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Chat allongé (pl. pour Les Chats), 1929
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Chat allongé (pl. pour Les Chats), 1929 Eau-forte et aquatinte sur chine-collé sur japon Signée et justifié "épreuve d'artiste" au crayon Ép. en marge de l'édition à 100 ex. Éditeur Éditions Artistiques Apollo, Paris 28,5 x 35,5 cm (sujet)
Millon & Associes
Apr. 19, 2025
Foujita, Rare: Domestic Cat Illustration: Aholibah
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
This exceptional and rare plate is from Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita's A Book of Cats. The work was published in New York by Covici Friede in 1930. This plate is printed on Japanese vellum paper stamped "Made in France". Foujita truly captured the character of the cats as they posed, rested, or played. A photocopy of the colophon with his signature will be included with the plate as well as a photocopy of the poem. This is a fine example of Foujita's master work, from number 469 of 500 copies. This is "... one of the rarest and most desired books on cats in existence" (Kalda, Of Cats and Men, p 43) Each cat image has its own name and is accompanied by a poem about the respective cat by British writer Michael Joseph (1897-1958). Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) was a Japanese–French painter and printmaker. He was called the "master of cats." He was also referred to as "the most important Japanese artist working in the West during the 20th century." He moved to Paris in 1913 to pursue his artistic career in earnest. He soon became friends with many other leading artists of the day including Juan Gris, Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. Provenance: Library of Dr. John Talbot Gernon
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 15, 2025
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886 - 1968) Mère et Enfant.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886 - 1968) Mère et Enfant. Color lithograph, 1964. 545x460 mm; 21½x18⅛ inches, wide margins. Artist's proof, aside from the edition of 100. Signed, initialed and dated in pencil, lower right.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 15, 2025
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886 - 1986) Fillette en buste.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886 - 1986) Fillette en buste. Lithograph, 1964. 270x65 mm; 10½x6¼ inches. Signed and dated in pencil, lower margin.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 15, 2025
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886 - 1968) Enfants à la baguette au pot au lait.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
LÉONARD TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (1886 - 1968) Enfants à la baguette au pot au lait. Lithograph, circa 1952. 325x278 mm; 13x10¾ inches, full margins. Signed and numbered 181/220 in pencil, lower margin.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 12, 2025
Foujita, Rare: Domestic Cat Illustration: Abihail
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
This exceptional and rare plate is from Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita's A Book of Cats. The work was published in New York by Covici Friede in 1930. This plate is printed on Japanese vellum paper stamped "Made in France". Foujita truly captured the character of the cats as they posed, rested, or played. A photocopy of the colophon with his signature will be included with the plate as well as a photocopy of the poem. This is a fine example of Foujita's master work, from number 469 of 500 copies. This is "... one of the rarest and most desired books on cats in existence" (Kalda, Of Cats and Men, p 43) Each cat image has its own name and is accompanied by a poem about the respective cat by British writer Michael Joseph (1897-1958). Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) was a Japanese–French painter and printmaker. He was called the "master of cats." He was also referred to as "the most important Japanese artist working in the West during the 20th century." He moved to Paris in 1913 to pursue his artistic career in earnest. He soon became friends with many other leading artists of the day including Juan Gris, Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. Provenance: Library of Dr. John Talbot Gernon
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books