[Shoichi IDA] - We provide appraisal, authentication, and purchase services for limited edition prints, etchings, aquatints, and more.

Shoichi Ida was a Japanese post-war artist who, starting from printmaking, expanded his expression into painting, mixed media, and objects.
Consistently running through his work was a perspective that questioned the very structure of the world, such as "space," "gravity," "vertical and horizontal," and "inside and outside."

The word "Between," which frequently appears in his work titles, symbolizes Ida's creative stance.
It was an attempt to visualize as form the elusive tension and fluctuation that arise between form and form, between two-dimensional and three-dimensional, between nature and artifice, or between thought and sensation.

Profile

Shoichi Ida was born in 1941.
He began his career in the 1960s focusing on printmaking, and while basing his work on print techniques such as etching, aquatint, and silkscreen, he gradually expanded his field of expression to include mixed media and objects.

From the 1970s onwards, he exhibited his work both in Japan and abroad, establishing his reputation with works that were abstract yet highly structural.
From the 1980s onwards, he incorporated materials such as Japanese paper (washi), stone, and metal, developing a body of work that blurred the boundaries between two-dimensional and three-dimensional.

From Printmaking to Mixed Media

Shoichi Ida was an artist who placed great importance on copperplate printmaking techniques such as etching and aquatint.
The texture of lines created by soft ground and drypoint, and the shading of space created by aquatint, formed the foundation of his artistic language.

On the other hand, in his works from the 1980s onwards, he began to use methods that went beyond the framework of printmaking, such as drawing on Japanese paper and mounting it on panels, or combining stone and bronze.
This was not a rejection of printmaking as a "reproducible medium," but rather an expression of his stance to expand the very concept of the print.

Points for Appraisal

The following points are particularly important when appraising Shoichi Ida's works.

• Technique(etching, aquatint, mixed media, objects, etc.)

• Series name and year of production

• Presence of signature and embossed seal

• Edition (including AP, TP)

• Certificate (ida shoichi studio seal, certificate, etc.)

• Condition(presence of yellowing, stains, waviness, or peeling)

Especially with Japanese paper and mixed media works, aging is inevitable, so
it is important to evaluate them after accurately grasping their condition.

For those considering parting with their works

At first glance, it may feel difficult to evaluate the works of Shoichi Ida.
However, when viewed in the context of their production background and series, their significance changes significantly.

At Kaitori Iura, we do not simply compare market prices.
We carefully examine each piece, taking into account its technique, production period, and historical documentation.

"I'm not sure if this will sell."
"The condition might not be very good."

Even in such cases, please feel free to consult with us by sending just one or two photos.

■ To those considering selling works by Shoichi Ida

"I'm not sure if this will sell."
"The condition might not be very good."

Even in such cases, please feel free to consult with us by sending just one or two photos.

At Kaitori Iura,
Iura, with 30 years of experience, will personally appraise your item using just two smartphone photos (the entire work + the signature area).

• "I just want to know the market value" is also fine

• It is okay even if you haven't decided whether to sell yet

• Even if the condition is poor, please consult with us first

While carefully listening to the background of the work and your family's sentiments, we will provide a fair valuation by also utilizing markets for professional dealers.

🔗 [Official Website] Easily start an appraisal with smartphone photos
https://art-kaitori-iura.online/
*Sending photos via the form is also fine. Recommended for those who are not comfortable with LINE.

💬 [LINE Appraisal Window]
https://line.me/ti/p/JYGd9rTEUw
Iura will personally handle all consultations.

✅ Just send 2 photos from your smartphone (the whole piece + a photo showing the work's details, such as the certificate/signature)
✅ Personally examined by an expert with 30 years of experience in the art trade
✅ No pressure to make an immediate decision; feel free to consult with peace of mind

📱 You can easily consult with us via LINE. Please take your time to consider whether to sell after the appraisal. For those who are interested, please first prepare 2 smartphone photos (the whole piece + signature or back) and we can provide an initial consultation for free.

➡️ Inquiries / Contact Information

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