Lot 422
  • 422

Takashi Murakami

Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 USD
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Description

  • Takashi Murakami
  • Eye Love Monogram
  • signed, dated 03, stamped and inscribed by the studio artists on the reverse 

  • acrylic on canvas mounted on panel
  • 39 1/2 by 39 3/8 in. 100.5 by 100 cm.

Provenance

Marianne Boesky Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2003

Literature

Exh. Cat., New York, Japan Society, Little Boy: The Arts of Japan's Exploding Subculture, April - July 2004, fig. 71.4, p. 277, illustrated in color

Condition

This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals an extremely faint rub mark to the upper right hand corner edge. The surface is clean and the colors are vibrant. There is no evidence of inpainting under ultraviolet light.
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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Catalogue Note

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