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Yayoi Kusama
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Yayoi Kusama
- Insect
- signed and dated 1980; signed, titled in Japanese and dated 1980 on the reverse
- acrylic, pastel and collage on paper
- 20 by 26 in. 50.8 by 66 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. There is a slight undulation to the sheet, inherent to the artist's working method. There are scattered pinpoint spot accretions and two yellow accretions along the left edge of the sheet. The sheet is mounted verso to a foam board and framed under Plexiglas. Not examined under Ultraviolet light.
Please note 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.