Lot 173
  • 173

Yayoi Kusama

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Yayoi Kusama
  • Flowers (AFGT)
  • signed, titled and dated 2003 on the reverse
  • acrylic on canvas
  • 53 by 45.5cm.; 20 7/8 by 18in.

Condition

Colours: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is much brighter and more vibrant with the pale red tending more towards bright tomato red and with the black tending more towards a saturated black in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some extremely light rub marks scattered in places throughout. There is extremely light wear to the top right corner turnover edge. There is an extremely light rub mark to the top turnover edge towards the left corner. No restoration is apparent 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. 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."