For those who own works by Yukio Kodama: What to look for when assessing oil paintings, prints, and Parisian landscapes [Kaitori Iura]
There is a warm atmosphere of the city in Yukio Kodama's works.
Parisian squares, morning markets, flower markets, cafes, and port towns.
Buildings, streets, and people are depicted with soft brushstrokes, creating a sense of familiarity despite being scenes from travels.
Yukio Kodama is widely known as a Western-style painter who depicted street corners and markets in Europe, starting with Paris.
He is an artist whose appeal lies in his bright, warm colors and his gentle gaze that captures the bustle of daily life.
On the other hand, when it comes to appraisal and purchase, it is important to carefully check the type of work, documentation, and preservation status.
■ For Yukio Kodama's works, the perspective changes depending on whether it is an oil painting or a print
The main focus for Yukio Kodama's works is oil paintings on canvas.
In particular, works featuring themes typical of Yukio Kodama, such as Parisian street corners, morning markets, flower markets, Montmartre, Rue de Seine, and port towns, are areas we want to check carefully.
In an appraisal, information not only on the front of the work but also on the back of the canvas and the back of the frame is important.
Signatures, titles, gallery stickers, certificates of authenticity, and whether the work is included in an art book are clues to verifying the work.
There are also print works such as lithographs and silkscreens.
In the case of prints, we look at signatures, edition numbers, the presence of a family signature, yellowing or stains on the paper, and the condition of the framing.
Since oil paintings and prints are viewed differently in the market, it is important to first confirm the format of the work.
■ Introduced in detail on our blog
This time, on the Kaitori Iura blog, we have published an article titled,
“Yukio Kodama Purchase & Appraisal: Explaining the Market Value of Oil Paintings, Prints, and Parisian Landscape Works.”
The blog summarizes the following content:
・Market trends for Yukio Kodama's works
・Differences between oil, watercolor, gouache, and prints
・Popular themes such as Paris, morning markets, flower markets, street corners, and port towns
・Points to check on the back of the canvas and the back of the frame
・How to read certificates of authenticity and gallery stickers
・Appraisal documents from the Tokyo Art Club and the Tohbi Appraisal Organization
・Provenance documents from Nichido Gallery, Hakuhou Umeda Gallery, etc.
・Checking for preservation issues such as cracks, flaking, and paint shrinkage
・Photos you should take before an appraisal
Yukio Kodama's works are popular for their bright and approachable expression of cityscapes.
However, the valuation is not determined solely by the artist's name.
Is it an oil painting or a print?
Is it a typical theme for the artist, such as a Parisian landscape or a morning market?
Are there certificates of authenticity or gallery stickers?
Are there any major issues with the preservation status?
It is important to check these points comprehensively.
▶ Click here for the blog article
【Yukio Kodama Purchase & Appraisal: Explaining the Market Value of Oil Paintings, Prints, and Parisian Landscape Works】
■ To those considering an appraisal or sale of Yukio Kodama's works
For appraisals of Yukio Kodama's works, it is easier to verify the item if you provide photos of the entire work, as well as photos of the signature, the back of the canvas, the back of the frame, the title, the certificate of authenticity, gallery stickers, materials showing the work in an art book, and the condition of the framing.
Even if you have not decided to sell, you can consult us with questions such as:
"I want to confirm if this is an oil painting by Yukio Kodama"
"I want to know if you can appraise prints or lithographs"
"I want to discuss if you can look at it even without a certificate of authenticity"
Please feel free to contact us first.
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