Kiyoshi Morita Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Kiyoshi Morita Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 05, 2024
Morita Shiryu (1912-1998) | Kokoro | Showa period, 20th century
Est: £50,000 - £70,000
The Property of a European Gentleman Morita Shiryu (1912-1998) Nin Showa period, 20th century a two-panel folding screen: aluminum flake pigment in polyvinyl acetate medium, lacquered softwood frame, patinated silver fittings, the reverse with artist's certificate, titled Nin [Forbearance], signed Morita Shiryu and sealed Sei no ji, dated 1989, 160 x 160 cm., 63 x 63 in. (when unfolded) 80 x 80 cm., 31½ x 31½ in. (when folded)
Sotheby's
Sep. 17, 2024
MORITA SHIRYU (1912-1998). Datsu (Deattach), 1963. Ink on paper; framed 14
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
MORITA SHIRYU (1912-1998). Datsu (Deattach), 1963. Ink on paper; framed 14 x 21 in. (35.6 x 53.3 cm.).
Christie's
Jun. 06, 2023
Shiryu MORTITA (1912-1998), "Ju"
Est: CHF3,000 - CHF5,000
Shiryu MORITA (1912-1998), "Ju", encre sur papier Japon à bords collés sur bois, titrée et datée 1964 au dos, n°5, avec cachet en rouge de l'artiste. 63x46.5 cm
Dogny Auction
Dec. 08, 2022
MORITA SHIRYÛ (1912-1998)
Est: €80,000 - €120,000
MORITA SHIRYÛ (1912-1998) Japan, dated 1990 97 x 187,7 cm R. Large panel. The Chinese characters „Ryû chi ryû“ (Ryû wa ryû o shiru - dragon knows dragon) in cursive script. Aluminum flake pigment in polyvinyl acetate medium on paper lacquered black, laid down on a wooden panel. Framed. Titled „Ryû chi ryû“, dimensions, dated 1990, signed Morita Shiryû and sealed Sei no ji and address on the artist’s label affixed to the reverse. “Ryû wa ryû o shiru - dragon knows dragon” is a recurring important theme within Morita Shiryu’s œuvre since 1964. The phrase is interpreted as “To recognise greatness is greatness”. Morita’s pseudonym Shiryû translates directly as “dragon child” - evidence of the artist’s identification with the word and character ryû (dragon). The personal affiliation to the character’s form and meaning prompted Morita to revisit its calligraphic manifestation repeatedly, and works containing the ryû character are the artist’s most iconic and sought-after, housed in institutional collections including the Art Institute of Chicago. From a Swiss private collection, acquired in the 1990s Very minor wear, overall good condition
Nagel Auction
Dec. 08, 2022
MORITA SHIRYÛ (1912-1998)
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
MORITA SHIRYÛ (1912-1998) Japan, dated 1990 67 x 91,2 cm R. The Chinese character „En“ (Symbol of the perfection of being) in cursive script. Ink on paper. Sealed. Framed and glazed. Numbered 28, titled “En”, dated 1990, signed Morita Shiryû and sealed Sei no ji and address on the artist’s label affixed to the reverse. From a Swiss private collection, acquired in the 1990s Framed and glazed, good condition
Nagel Auction
Dec. 09, 2021
Nothing-ness
Est: ¥400,000 - ¥600,000
signed, sealed and titled on the artist's label, framed
Mallet Auction
Jun. 22, 2021
Shiryu Morita (1912-1998), "Ju"
Est: CHF4,000 - CHF6,000
Shiryu Morita (1912-1998), "Ju" , encre sur papier japon à bords collés sur bois, titrée et datée 1964 au dos, n°5, avec cachet en rouge de l'artiste. 63x46.5 cm
Dogny Auction
Oct. 07, 2019
SHIRYU MORITA | Do Chu Sei - Quietness in Motion
Est: $600,000 - $800,000
signed and titled in Japanese on a label affixed to the reverse
Sotheby's
Oct. 03, 2016
MORITA SHIRYU | Kaiko (quadriptych folding screens)
Est: $300,000 - $400,000
marked with one artist's seal, signed, titled in Japanese and dated 1967 on a label affixed to the reverse
Sotheby's
Dec. 05, 2015
A calligraphy by Morita Shiryû (1912-1998)
Est: €10,000 - €12,000
A calligraphy by Morita Shiryu (1912-1998) displaying the character "En" (circle ). Aluminum flake pigment in polyvinyl acetate medium, yellow alkyd varnish on paper. Original frame. On the reverse a pasted paper label with title, size, and date 1967 in ballpoint pen, the name Morita Shiryû in ink and seal Sei no ji and # 1367 in pencil.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Oct. 05, 2015
MORITA SHIRYU | Deep Pool (En)
Est: $100,000 - $200,000
signed SHIRYU MORITA, titled, dated 1963 and with one seal of the artist on a label affixed on reverse
Sotheby's
Jun. 25, 2014
Shiryu Morita (1912-1999) Two calligraphic works
Est: -
Shiryu Morita (1912-1999) Two calligraphic works
Bonhams
May. 13, 2014
Shiryu Morita Japanese, 1912-1999 Kaikou, 1967
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Shiryu Morita Japanese, 1912-1999 Kaikou, 1967 Dated 1967 and inscribed as titled in Kanji on artist's label on the reverse of screen Ink on paper laid to folding screen Screen 71 1/2 x 111 1/2 inches (181.61 x 283.21 cm), image 54 1/4 x 105 inches (137.79 x 266.7 cm) C Property of a Texas Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 14, 2013
SHIRYU MORITA, (B. 1912) DATED 1963, Usobuku
Est: $400 - $600
SHIRYU MORITA (b. 1912) dated 1963/span Usobuku Wood frame, sumi ink on paper; with gallery tag to reverse reading Sawarigi-cho Kuromon-Higashi Kyoto Japan 1963; No. 15; H: 36 3.4 x W: 25 1/2 inches.
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 14, 2013
SHIRYU MORITA SERIES, (B. 1912) DATED 1963, Ju, Ro, Kan
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
SHIRYU MORITA SERIES (b. 1912) dated 1963/span Ju, Ro, Kan Series of thee, framed, sumi ink on paper, No. 23, 27, 28; H: 37 x W: 24 3/4 inches
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 12, 2010
Morita Shiryû (1912-1999) Lackpaneel mit dem
Est: - €3,500
Morita Shiryû (1912-1999) Lackpaneel mit dem Schriftzeichen "mai" (Tanz) in Gold. Originale Rahmung. Auf der Rückseite Papiertetikett mit aufgedruckter Jahreszahl 1964 sowie mit Titel und Sign.: Morita Shiryû in Tusche geschrieben ...
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Jun. 12, 2010
Morita Shiryû (1912-1999) Lackpaneel mit dem
Est: - €3,500
Morita Shiryû (1912-1999) Lackpaneel mit dem Schriftzeichen "en" (Garten) in Gold. Original Rahmung. Auf der Rückseite Papieretikett mit Titel "en", Datierung 1967 und Sign.: Morita Shiryû in Tusche geschrieben und Siegel. 60,5 x ...
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
May. 03, 2009
Shiryu Morita, (Japanese, b. 1912), Dragon, 1965
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Shiryu Morita (Japanese, b. 1912) Dragon, 1965 lacquer on panel 31 1/2 x 62 1/2 inches.
Hindman
Mar. 19, 2009
Morita Shiryu (b. 1912)
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Lacquer and gilt on panel; dated 1966 and signed Morita Shiryu in Japanese and English with seal to the artist's paper tag, affixed to verso (original frame). 33 1/2 x 25 1/2in (83.8 x 64.8cm)
Bonhams
Dec. 10, 2008
Shiryu Morita, (Japanese, b. 1912), Dragon, 1965
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Shiryu Morita (Japanese, b. 1912) Dragon, 1965 lacquer on panel 31 1/2 x 62 1/2 inches.
Hindman
Oct. 16, 2008
Shiryu Morita, Japanese 1912-1999- "Far Away",
Est: £2,500 - £3,000
Shiryu Morita, Japanese 1912-1999- "Far Away", 1990; shu brush calligraphy, sealed, bears attached label with seal to the reverse of the frame, in presentation sleeve and wallet, 91x67cm. Note: Shiryu Morita was born in Toyooka (Hyogo prefecture) in 1912, the Sho (big brush) calligrapher, Shiryu Morita is recognised as having a significant influence on European and American abstraction paining in the 1950's and 60's. Pierre Alechinsky had made contact with him around 1953 and it is clear that Robert Motherwell infused Morita's Japanese aesthetic traditions into his own modern abstraction. Morita's work was shown at the Museum of Modern Art in New York as early as 1953 and during the 1960's he made an extended trip to Europe and North America giving lectures and demonstrations. In 1970 he had a one man exhibition organised by the National Gallery of Canada that toured the country and continued to exhibit around the world into the 1990's, especially in Germany and the United States, where he is perhaps better known than in his native Japan. A significant talent, Morita died in 1999.
Roseberys
Mar. 17, 2008
Shiryu Morita , 1912-1998 Dragon lacquer on panel
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
signed in Japanese and English, titled in Japanese, dated 1992 , and with a seal of the artist on the reverse lacquer on panel
Sotheby's
Dec. 12, 2007
Shiryu Morita, (Japanese, b. 1912), Untitled, 1967
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Shiryu Morita (Japanese, b. 1912) Untitled, 1967 ink on paper mounted to folding screen 55 x 104 inches.
Hindman
Jul. 12, 2007
Raku; and a companion drawing by another hand
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Shiryu Morita (JAPANESE, b. 1912) Raku; and a companion drawing by another hand signed and inscribed with title in Japanese (on the stretcher) the first sumi ink on paper laid down on canvas; the second wash, ink and pastel on paper the first 22¾ x 35¼ in. (57.8 x 89.5 cm.); the second 11¾ x 15¾ in. (29.9 x 40 cm.) The first executed in 1960. (2)
Christie's
Jul. 10, 2007
Raku; and a companion drawing by another hand
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Shiryu Morita (JAPANESE, b. 1912) Raku; and a companion drawing by another hand signed and inscribed with title in Japanese (on the stretcher) the first sumi ink on paper laid down on canvas; the second wash, ink and pastel on paper the first 22¾ x 35¼ in. (57.8 x 89.5 cm.); the second 11¾ x 15¾ in. (29.9 x 40 cm.) The first executed in 1960. (2)
Christie's
May. 22, 2007
Shiryu Morita Japanese, b. 1912 Rai, 1963
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Shiryu Morita Japanese, b. 1912 Rai, 1963 Dated 1963, numbered 30 and titled on a label affixed to the reverse Ink on prepared paper 25 3/8 x 33 inches (64.5 x 83.8 cm) Exhibition: Mi Chou Gallery, New York, May 21 - June 15, 1963, no. 30, illus. 2 water stains at left edge approx. 1/4'' diameter. 1 1/4'' scratch at upper center.
Doyle New York
Dec. 06, 2005
Shiryo Morita
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
folding screen Japan, 1967
Wright
Aug. 09, 2005
MORITA SHIRYU (b. 1912)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
DATSU - EMANCIPATED (NO. 9) artist's certificate on reverse signed Morita Shiryu and sealed, titled Datsu, stamp-dated 1963--ink on paper mounted on wood panel, framed 24 1/2 x 36in. (62.2 x 91.4cm.)
Christie's