Kazutoshi Sugiura, Untitled (Petunias), 1992

Silkscreen over gold leaf
45 x 30cm (visible), 62 x 47 x 2 cm (framed)
Condition: Good, with foxing throughout.
Edition 38 of 95

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Kazutoshi Sugiura (Japanese, 1938–2024) was a printmaker known for his refined silkscreen prints that combine traditional aesthetics with contemporary techniques. Born in Kyoto, he studied at the Kyoto Municipal College of Fine Arts, where he focused on oil painting and printmaking. While still a student, he demonstrated notable talent and was commissioned by the International Graphic Art Society in New York to produce an edition of silkscreen prints. 

Sugiura’s work is particularly recognised for its floral subjects, most commonly irises and peonies, rendered with rich colours and elegant compositions. A distinctive feature of his prints is the use of gold leaf applied to the paper before the silkscreen process, creating luminous backgrounds reminiscent of traditional Japanese folding screens. This technique gives his works a subtle texture and depth while maintaining a calm, intimate visual atmosphere. His prints have been exhibited internationally and are held in museum collections, including institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum.

Acquired from The Tolman Collection, Tokyo.

(Photographed in March 2026)