" Samurai " Color Lithograph by Kumi Sugaï 1958

Kumi Sugaï – Samurai (1958)

Original Signed Lithograph | Edition 66/150

Dimensions: H 84 x W 71 x D 2 cm (33.1 x 28 x 0.8 in)

Step into the dynamic world of post-war Japanese avant-garde with “Samurai”, a bold and meditative lithograph by the acclaimed artist Kumi Sugaï (1919–1996). Printed in 1958, this powerful composition captures the essence of Sugaï’s East-meets-West aesthetic—where traditional Japanese iconography intersects with Western abstraction.

Rendered with earthy, gestural brushwork and graphic strength, Samurai is a visual poem of symmetry, strength, and stillness. The print is signed in pencil by the artist and hand-numbered 66 of 150, underscoring its rarity and collectible value.

Professionally framed with a minimalist wooden profile and acid-free mount, the piece is preserved to gallery standards and ready to hang in a modern or eclectic interior.

About the Artist:

Kumi Sugaï was a prominent figure in the post-war art movement, born in Kobe, Japan, and later active in Paris. He gained international acclaim for integrating the spiritual sensibility of Japanese calligraphy and Zen aesthetics with the boldness of Western abstract expressionism and geometric minimalism. Sugaï’s work has been featured in major institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Centre Pompidou.

Highlights:

• Authentic limited edition lithograph from 1958
• Pencil signed by Kumi Sugaï
• Numbered 66/150
• Museum-quality frame included
• A rare and iconic work bridging cultures and continents

This is more than a print—it’s a statement piece by one of the most influential Japanese modernists of the 20th century.

Available now – serious collectors and lovers of mid-century abstraction, don’t miss this opportunity.

Colors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.

Measurements : H.84 x W.71 x 2 cm - H.33.07 x W.27.95 x D.0.79 inches.
The Sugaï will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden case. Cost of transport to the US, Euro 275, is wooden case included.

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