Lot 12
  • 12

Yayoi Kusama

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Yayoi Kusama
  • Sea at Sunset
  • signed, titled in JapaneseĀ and dated 1980 on the reverse
  • acrylic and spraypaint on card
  • 27.2 by 24.2 cm. 10 3/4 by 9 1/2 in.

Provenance

Private Collection, Japan
Christie's, London, 13 December 2007, Lot 147
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly darker in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount in all four corners, and undulates slightly. Close inspection reveals some light wear to the upper and lower right corner tips, and a small handling crease to the upper left corner tip.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."