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Yayoi Kusama
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Yayoi Kusama
- Teardrop
- signed, titled in Japanese and dated 1989 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 15 by 18 in. 38.1 by 45.7 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Japan
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The surface is bright, fresh and clean. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the edges, resulting in some hairline abrasions and minor spots of paint loss at the pull margins. There are scattered spot accretions. Framed under Plexiglas. Not examined under Ultraviolet light.
Executed in 1989, this work is accompanied by a registration card issued by the Yayoi Kusama Studio.
*Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.*
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.