- 603
KUSAMA YAYOI | Pumpkin
Estimate
2,000,000 - 3,000,000 HKD
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Description
- Yayoi Kusama
- Pumpkin
- acrylic and felt pen on canvas
- 53 by 46 cm; 20¾ by 18⅛ in.
signed in English, titled in Japanese and dated 1989 on the reverse; signed in English on the stretcher
Provenance
Private Collection
The Market Auction, Inc, 8 July 2010, lot 19
Private Collection
United Asian Auctioneers, 28 May 2011, lot 72
Private Collection, Asia
Poly Auction, Hong Kong, 6 April 2015, lot 155
Acquired by the present owner from the above
This work is accompanied by an artwork registration card issued by the artist's studio.
The Market Auction, Inc, 8 July 2010, lot 19
Private Collection
United Asian Auctioneers, 28 May 2011, lot 72
Private Collection, Asia
Poly Auction, Hong Kong, 6 April 2015, lot 155
Acquired by the present owner from the above
This work is accompanied by an artwork registration card issued by the artist's studio.
Condition
This work is overall in very good condition. Few scattered minor accretions are visible near the lower left and right corners, as well as one 7 cm from the top edge and 3 cm from the left edge and few specks located 9 cm from the top edge of the work. Under UV light examination, there is evidence of minor scattered spots of retouching along the edges. Framed under Plexiglas.
"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
“Pumpkins are lovable and their wonderfully wild and humorous atmosphere never ceases to capture the hearts of people. I adore pumpkins.”
– Kusama Yayoi
– Kusama Yayoi