Ethiopian Town Scene
This is a painting done by Fumio Mizuno. He was a Japanese artist that lived in Ethiopia for over 25 years adding Dire Dawa and Harar. In 2013, the insurance value was appraised at $12,800. He was well known for capturing the beauty of Ethiopian women. This painting itself is 48 1/2 inches wide by 28 3/4 inches tall. With the frame, etc. It is 56 1/2 inches wide and 36 1/2 inches tall.
It has been exhibited in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and was bought by a family member from the artist and left this painting to me.
Inherited
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Dear Kathleen,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the apprisal.
The presented object appears to be a painting made in oil or acrylic paint on canvas with the measurements of 28 3/4 x s 48 1/2 inches wide. This painting depicts a village scene in the capital of Ethiopia. This painting was made by the Japanese artist Tomio MIZUNO. He chooses mainly scenes from Ethiopia and the images its long-lasting history for his art.
Works by this artist were recently offered and sold on the Japanese auction market.
This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 600 to 1200 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
George
