◆Fujio Aida "Ribbons Don't Suit Me" Sandstone Sculpture Maneki Neko (Beckoning Cat) Recipient of the Nikikai Prize; Teacher: Hiroshi Kojima; Guaranteed Genuine◆ ■Description■ This is a work by Fujio Aida, recipient of the Nikikai Prize (the first in the sculpture category in over a decade at the time). It is rarely seen, and this small size is unusual. There is a repair on one ear of the work (my family damaged it while handling it; it's a rather heavy piece). ■Technique & Size■ Sandstone sculpture Work dimensions: Approximately 30.5 cm high x 16 cm wide x 18.5 cm deep With original wooden box ■Artist's Biography■ Graduated from Tokai University in 1980, and received the Nikikai Prize at the Nikikai Exhibition that same year (the first in the sculpture category in over a decade). Subsequently, he received the Kanagawa Nikikai Prize, the Nikikai 35th Anniversary Commemorative Prize, the Nikikai Exhibition Encouragement Prize, the Selected Exhibition Prize, and the Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance Foundation Art Group Encouragement Prize for five consecutive years (quoted from the artist's feature article in the January 1985 issue of "Monthly Art"). We guarantee the authenticity of this work. Returns will be accepted within three months if it is found to be different. Material... Stone Subject... Animals Maneki Neko (Beckoning Cat)