Rating and value of Takaseda Matsutani's paintings, drawings and serigraphs
Key takeaways
- Takesada Matsutani, a Japanese surrealist painter born in 1937, is a major figure in the art market, with works valued between 15 and 294,620 euros.
- His oil-on-canvas paintings fetch the highest prices, such as WORK 63-K, which sold for 294,620 euros in 2023, exceeding the initial estimate of 92,000 to 138,100 euros.
- A member of the Gutai avant-garde movement who has lived in Paris since the late 1960s, his works are characterized by relief compositions and flat areas of surrealist colors.
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Artist's rating and value
A surrealist painter, Takesada Matsutani has established himself as a major figure on the art market. His works are highly prized by collectors. Works can be found in a wide range of media, selling for between €15 and €294,620 - a relatively wide range, but one that says a lot about the price these works can fetch. For example, a work signed by Matsutani can be worth millions of euros at auction, as evidenced by his oil on canvas WORK 63-K, dating from 1963, sold for €294,620 in 2023, whereas it was estimated at between €92,000 and €138,100.
Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result |
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Estamp - multiple | From €15 to €2,560 |
Sculpture - volume | From €610 to €13,980 |
Drawing - watercolor | From €240 to €47,450 |
Oil on canvas | From €150 to €294,620 |
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Style and technique of the artist Takaseda Matsutani
Takaseda Matsutani is a Japanese surrealist artist, who has produced drawings, prints, paintings and sculptures.
He is at the origin of a substantial production. His works are characterized by compositions in relief, the application of colors on large surfaces and an artistic approach that goes further and further. In Japan, he was part of the avant-garde Gutai movement, which is why many of his works have been linked to Surrealism.
He is also a member of the Gutai movement, which is why many of his works have been linked to Surrealism.
The career of Takaseda Matsutani
Takaseda Matsutani (b. 1937), is a surrealist artist born in Osaka, Japan.
He began his artistic training in 1954, at the Osaka School of Arts and Crafts. Ill, he was unable to complete his studies and taught himself Japanese painting. He took a keen interest in Western avant-garde painting and Surrealist rubbings.
He exhibited for the first time in 1957, and Shosaku Arao invited him to become his teacher. After meeting Montonaga, he joined the avant-garde Gutai group.
In 1966, he was awarded the Institut franco-japonais de Tokyo prize, which enabled him to spend six months in France. He took the opportunity to travel to several European countries to study Western art in greater detail, and settled in Paris permanently at the end of the 60s, while continuing to exhibit regularly in Japan. Today, he still works in Paris, which explains the presence of his works on the French market.
The legacy of Takaseda Matsutani
The works of Takaseda Matsutani are characterized by perpetual experimentation around surrealism. Today, he is not well known to the general public, but appreciated and sought after by collectors.
Although some of his paintings or drawings are held in museums in France, Japan and around the world, private collectors play a big part in preserving his work.
His signature
Not all of Takaseda Matsutani's works are signed.
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Frequently asked questions
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Who is Takesada Matsutani, and what is his artistic style?Takesada Matsutani is a Japanese surrealist artist born in 1937 in Osaka. A leading figure in Japan’s Gutai avant-garde movement, he moved to Paris in the late 1960s and continues to work there. His works are characterized by relief compositions, large swaths of flat color, and a constant exploration of surrealism.
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What is the price range for Takesada Matsutani's works?Takesada Matsutani's works sell for between €15 and €294,620, depending on the medium and the piece's prestige. Multiple prints start at €15, while oil-on-canvas paintings can fetch several hundred thousand euros. His record sale dates back to 2023, when an oil-on-canvas painting sold for €294,620.
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How can you authenticate a work by Takesada Matsutani?To authenticate a work by Takesada Matsutani, we recommend that you submit your item for a free appraisal through Auctie's. Our auctioneers and certified experts will examine the authenticity of your painting and provide you with an accurate estimate within 48 hours, with no obligation on your part.
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What techniques did Takesada Matsutani use, and what are their respective values?Takesada Matsutani worked in a variety of media: multiple prints (€15 to €2,560), drawings and watercolors (€240 to €47,450), sculptures (€610 to €13,980), and oil paintings on canvas (€150 to €294,620). His oil paintings on canvas are generally his most prestigious works and the ones most sought after by collectors.
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How do I sell a work by Takesada Matsutani at Auctie's?To sell a work by Takesada Matsutani, contact Auctie's for a free, no-obligation appraisal. Our experts will provide you with an accurate estimate and then guide you toward the best sales strategy to achieve the optimal price, taking into account market trends and the specific characteristics of your work.
