No More War 2 (Artist's Proof) by Keiichi Tanaami

This is an original silkscreen print titled 'No More War 2' by the prominent Japanese Pop artist Keiichi Tanaami. Measuring 63cm x 48cm, the work is executed in a vibrant, psychedelic palette characteristic of the late 1960s, featuring high-contrast tones of orange, teal, green, and red. The composition is divided into panels: the top section depicts a pair of hands with red nails against a wavy, multicolored background; the central band displays the text 'NO MORE WAR' in a bold, shadowed font; and the bottom two-thirds contain six rectangular frames showing faceless men in suits with cloud-like heads, a recurring motif in Tanaami's critique of postwar society. The piece is manually signed in pencil at the bottom left with 'Keiichi Tanaami' and dated '1967', accompanied by the notation 'A.P.' signifying its status as an Artist's Proof. A printed banner at the bottom center reads 'DESIGN: KEIICHI TANAAMI'. The print appears to be in good vintage condition, housed in a thin black frame under glazing. There is no visible sign of significant fading or foxing, and the paper maintains a bright white border around the saturated ink, indicating careful preservation. The craftsmanship exhibits the high-quality registration and dense ink coverage typical of 1960s Japanese avant-garde graphic design.

I have examined the digital representation of Keiichi Tanaami’s 'No More War 2,' an Artist's Proof (A.P.) silkscreen from 1967. The work measures 63cm x 48cm and captures the artist's definitive psychedelic style during a pivotal era of Japanese avant-garde design. The registration appears tight, and the saturated neon oranges and teals show remarkable preservation with no evidence of UV-induced fading or foxing. Tanaami’s late-60s anti-war graphics are currently experiencing a significant market surge, driven by recent institutional retrospectives and a global re-evaluation of Neo-Dadaism and Pop Art in Japan. As an Artist's Proof, this occupies a premium position over standard editioned prints due to its closer association with the artist's personal archive. Comparables for signed 1960s Tanaami prints have seen auction results consistently climb in the past 36 months, with similar works from the 'No More War' series fetching high prices in major contemporary art houses. While the visual details—specifically the pencil signature and 'A.P.' notation—appear consistent with known examples, this appraisal is based on image analysis alone. Full authentication requires physical inspection to verify paper weight and texture, ink depth, and the presence of any watermarks. A definitive valuation would also necessitate a provenance history or a certificate from the artist's estate. In-person examination would specifically look for signs of previous restoration or edge thinning that are not visible through the current glazing.