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Yoshitomo Nara
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Yoshitomo Nara
- Untitled (Don't Laugh)
- ink and colored pencil on paper
- 8 1/8 by 5 1/2 in.
- 20.6 by 14 cm.
- Executed in 2001-2002.
Condition
Not examined out of frame; whole sheet visible. In good condition aside from slight acretion at corners (possibly from mounting). Right edge uneven (torn from a sketchbook). VERSO: mat covers outer edges of sheet. Japanese translation: the right hand says
Hyakunin isshu (name of the card game)
Hoda (probably name of the person or place)
The bottom character says nunowata meaning cotton cloth
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
There is an ink sketch on the reverse.