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Lot # 28 - “Race to Nowhere” Serigraph by Richard Kirsten‑Daiensai
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 31-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 07-Apr-2026 7:27:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$31.00 |
| Highest bidder: | MTM 1572 |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
Serigraph by Richard Kirsten‑Daiensai titled “Race to Nowhere,” featuring a single galloping horse rendered in bold black‑and‑white linear forms. The figure moves across a blue gradient night sky, anchored by a textured full moon in the upper right. Presented in a blue‑gray frame with a white inner mat, the piece reflects Kirsten’s distinctive graphic style and sense of motion. Born in Chicago; moved to Seattle in 1939 Studied at the University of Washington Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII Worked for decades in the Seattle Post‑Intelligencer editorial art department Spent nearly 50 years traveling annually to Japan and Korea, where much of his work was created Known for spiritual, symbolic, and Zen‑influenced imagery His work is held in the permanent collection of the Library of Congress — a significant indicator of national recognition. MoMA includes his work in its collection, placing him among major 20th‑century modernists. SAM holds seven of his works. He also exhibited in SAM’s Annual Exhibition of Northwest Artists, a key regional showcase. His work was shown at the M. H. de Young Memorial Museum, one of the West Coast’s most respected art institutions.Key facts about Richard Kirsten:
Museums Featuring the Work of Richard Kirsten‑Daiensai
Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.)
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York
Seattle Art Museum (SAM), Washington
De Young Memorial Museum (San Francisco)
Dimensions : 30 in W x 18.5 in H
Auction History
Highest bidder is MTM 1572
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Apr-2026 5:49:17 PM | $31.00 | MTM 1572 |
| 07-Apr-2026 3:22:22 PM | $22.00 | feedbag |
| 06-Apr-2026 6:01:10 PM | $21.00 | CoLo |
| 05-Apr-2026 8:53:43 PM | $13.00 | relove24 |
| 05-Apr-2026 2:44:58 PM | $7.00 | Smitty |
| 04-Apr-2026 4:36:49 PM | $6.00 | Kyozen42 |
| 01-Apr-2026 8:20:26 PM | $5.00 | Smitty |
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