Thank you for viewing. We are offering the "Kenjiro Hashimoto Wooden Nude Statue" which appeared on the TV show "Kaiun! Nandemo Kanteidan" on April 20, 2021. Kenjiro Hashimoto (1930-2021), a master of Japanese sculpture Kenjiro Hashimoto was born as the eldest son of Takasho Hashimoto, a sculptor from Yomogita, Nihonmatsu City. As a sculptor, especially in the wood carving field, he was a master of the highest level in Japan and made a great contribution to the promotion and development of Japanese art and culture. While balancing his production, he served as the chairman of the Nitten, the largest art organization in Japan, and as a member of the Japan Art Academy for many years. In 2011, he was honored as a Person of Cultural Merit. ■ Kaiun! Nandemo Kanteidan Junko Takabatake, who was the model, made a surprise appearance in the studio. She also remembers that she was a model for the sculpture before she became famous... (Appraiser: Toshiyuki Okuma) Appraisal: 7,000,000 yen (Overall appraisal by the appraiser) This work was exhibited at the 12th Nitten in 1980 and was well-received. It has a very clean style. The cloth is slightly curved, and the woman is resting her cheek on her hand. A soft, swirling movement is created on that side. The vitality and elegance of the woman are very well expressed in the stillness. The highlight is the face. The spiritual inner self of the time, the anxiety and expectations for the future, and various other things are mixed together. However, he wanted to create a woman who had a strong will and a dignified beauty within it. It is undoubtedly a masterpiece. (Size) (Approx.) Height 180cm This work was carved from a 40cm square piece of wood. We appreciate your consideration. Material: Wood carving Subject: Figure/Doll