Denji Noma (Japanese, 1935-2005), Two Abstract Woodblock Prints

Includes two woodblock prints, the first a large woodblock print with elaborate patterning that includes what appears to be phases of the moon and abstract butterflies, signed in lower margin "The objects alike butterfly in the play, artiste proof, Denji Noma '67," and a smaller woodblock print with embossed design in yellow, blue and greens, signed in lower margin "The Nest 61-5, Aritst's proof, Denji Noma '66 PR," both presented loose.

29 3/4 x 20 1/2 in.; 25 3/4 x 19 7/8 in.

A Private New York Collection

The larger print has some water discoloration to upper margin area, some light mat burn around the image, a horizontal crease from former mounting; the smaller print has overall toning to paper, possible area of mat burn around the image and spot of discoloration, a cut with separation to the left edge in margin, a horizontal crease from former mounting to upper edge and two old pieces of mounting tape.