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Kazuo Shiraga
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Kazuo Shiraga
- Untitled
- signed; signed and dated 1965 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 8 7/8 by 6 1/4 in. 22.5 by 15.9 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection
Mainichi Art Auction, Japan, 6 April 2013, Lot 146
Whitestone Gallery, Tokyo
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Mainichi Art Auction, Japan, 6 April 2013, Lot 146
Whitestone Gallery, Tokyo
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges including a ½-inch area of loss at the upper right edge, a pinpoint spot of loss just below this and another pinpoint spot of loss along the right edge towards the bottom. The colors are bright and fresh. Under close inspection, a few drying cracks are visible in the areas of impasto but all appear stable. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed under Plexiglas box.
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.
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.