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Artwork by Takao Tanabe Wanted For Purchase or Consignment

For over 30 years Mayberry Fine Art has quietly brokered sales for countless Canadian and International works of art from private collections.

We provide complete services to confidentially assist you with the sale of complete collections or single works of art.

We are currently accepting consignments and looking to purchase artwork by Takao Tanabe.

What to expect when selling or consigning your artwork with Mayberry Fine Art
  • Use our Appriasal and Valuation form to send us details on the work(s) of art you may wish to sell. Some of the details we will need include.
    • Artist Name
    • Size (measurements)
    • Date
    • Signature
    • When and where aquired
    • Condition
    • Good quality photograph

     
  • After a fair market value has been agreed upon, we may need to examine the artwork for condition and authentication.
     
  • In the case of larger works or collections which may be awkward to transport, we will visit your location to view the works.
     
  • Crating and shipping is available when needed.
     
  • Purchase options include outright purchase or consignment sale.
     
  • Commission with regard to consignment sales is an agreed-upon percentage between Mayberry Fine Art and the seller. It is based on the value of the artwork. Commission on higher valued works can be as low as 5%.
     
  • Unless specifically expressed otherwise all values and prices discussed or published are in Canadian funds.

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Takao Tanabe
1926
 
Born in British Columbia in 1926, Takao Tanabe has been an important figure in Canadian painting for over 50 years. Tanabe studied in Europe, the United States, and Japan. Following a decade as head of the art program and artist-in-residence at the Banff Centre, he returned to British Columbia in 1980 where he currently lives and works.

Tanabe’s work is in public and private collections including the National Gallery of Canada; Tate Museum, U.K.; Glenbow Museum, Calgary; Vancouver Art Gallery; Canada Council Art Bank; Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, and Art Gallery of Ontario. Tanabe is the recipient of several honorary degrees and of the Governor General's Award in the Visual and Media Arts. In 2005, the retrospective Takao Tanabe was organized by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and the Vancouver Art Gallery.

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Example Works

Untitled - landscape
Takao Tanabe
15 1/2 x 26 (in) oil
Date: circa 1970
 

The Land Sketch
Takao Tanabe
16 x 20 (in) acrylic
Date: 1974
 
Need an Appraisal for Estate or Insurance Planning?

Mayberry Fine Art is an accredited appraiser of Canadian and International works of art and can provide verbal or formal valuations for your collection.

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Please note, we can only provide a valuation for known artists and only when submissions include a digital image.

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Confidential Services

Mayberry Fine Art understands and respects the privacy of its clientelle when selling fine art. All sources of artwork are kept strictly confidential and transactions are conducted in a straightforward and professional manner. Mayberry Fine Art is also pleased to provide references of our professional reputation.

Contact us if you have any questions.

Phone: 1-877-871-9261

Email: info@mayberryfineart.com