Large Branching Coral with Calcified Shells home deeply influenced by his grandfather's

deeply influenced by his grandfather's studies of masters like Matisse and Gauguin

honeyed amber patina

A symphony of curvilinear details

ultimately gaining elite validation with the University of Paris’s Fénéon Prize in 1953 and lasting international success through legendary Japanese dealer Kiyoshi Tamenaga

Circa 1900–1950

Large Branching Coral with Calcified Shells home deeply influenced by his grandfather's7W x 7H x 6 1 2D This remarkable branching coral specimen is a standout piece within the collection, notable for its significant vertical presence and rare natural inclusions. The upper structure fans out into a dense, radial crown of delicate yet sturdy branches, creating an expansive architectural silhouette. What distinguishes this specific find is the fascinating calcified cluster at its base: several authentic sea shells have been naturally fused