Lot n° 211
Estimation :
3000 - 4000
EUR
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Result
: 13 000EUR
Toshio BANDO (1895-1973) - Lot 211
Toshio BANDO (1895-1973)
Seated cat
Oil on canvas signed lower left "Bando".
27 x 22 cm
Framed
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Toshio Bando, a Japanese painter living in France, is known for his still lifes and depictions of animals, which combine Japanese refinement with Western technique. In the painting Seated Cat, Bando depicts a cat in an elegant, peaceful posture, capturing the animal with a delicate attention to detail and a gentleness characteristic of his style. The work reflects an intimate, sensitive approach, where every stroke and nuance of color contributes to the serenity of the subject.
Using subtle tones and a soothing palette, Bando explores texture and light to bring the cat's expressive coat and eyes to life. The influence of Japanese tradition is felt in the simplicity and harmony of the composition, while the precision of the brush and the realistic rendering testify to his immersion in European painting techniques. The often neutral backgrounds of his works emphasize the main subject, reinforcing the impression of timelessness and calm.
Close to painters such as Leonard Foujita in his ability to fuse Eastern and Western aesthetics, Toshio Bando's approach is to turn the everyday into the poetic. Sitting Cat is a work prized for its balance between realism and delicacy, illustrating the artist's ability to celebrate the simple, tranquil beauty of animals in a unique, timeless style.
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