Still Life with Blue Vase and Flowers
Mixed media painting and collage on paper • Signed 'Toni Yabuchi' (Japanese-American artist)
Style & Movement
Modernist Still Life / Post-Cubism / Japanese-influenced Western Modernism
Medium & Technique
Gouache, ink, and textured patterned paper collage with mosaic-like crackle texture
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century (circa 1960s-1980s)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 24 x 18 inches, vertical portrait format
Subject Description
A complex tabletop still life composition featuring a central blue vase with yellow flowers, multiple vessels including ewers and pitchers, plates with fruit such as a tomato and lemons, and scattered floral elements arranged against a geometric, textured dark background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good condition with vibrant colors and stable paper support
Estimated Market Value
USD 1,500 - USD 3,000
Auction Estimate
USD 800 - USD 1,200
Provenance History
Acquired from an art market estate collection, bearing the artist signature in the upper right quadrant
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mid-century modernist synthesis of Western cubist spatial flattening and traditional Japanese decorative pattern-making and aesthetic sensibilities
Notable Features
Distinctive mosaic-like patterned crackle texture applied across various planes of the composition and a clear signature in the upper right
Condition Issues
Minor toning to the surrounding matte board, surface generally well-preserved under glass
Conservation Recommendations
Preserve behind UV-protective glass, maintain in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight