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Nobuyoshi Araki
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Nobuyoshi Araki
- 'Yakusa', 1994
- Gelatin Silver Print
Silver print, flush-mounted to aluminium. Signed in pencil on a gallery label affixed to the back of the frame. Mounted and framed.
Provenance
Zeit-Foto Salon, Tokyo
Condition
This print is in excellent condition.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Nobuyoshi Araki, the controversial Japanese photographer who has been involved in attempted censorship for his prolific photographs, demonstrates in his work a passion for vivacious colours and black and white photography. Inspired by both ancient and modern Japanese traditions, in Yakusa this is evoked through the masochism evident with the male model’s tattoos overpowering his back against the intimately erotic posing of the female model. It is homage to his fascination with the Japanese art of Shunga. These erotic, yet humorous works did not just cease to inspire Araki but Toulouse-Lautrec, Rodin and Picasso. Shunga aimed to celebrate sexual pleasure through its detail, colour and prints, which can be said true for Araki’s works.