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Toshimitsu Imai
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Toshimitsu Imai
- Soleil Fondu (The Melting Sun)
- signed and titled in French and Japanese and dated 1963 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 64 by 51 in. 162.6 by 129.5 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Tokyo
Exhibited
São Paulo, VII Biennale of São Paulo, 1963
Bahía Blanca, Municipal Museum of Fine Arts, July 11 - August 9, 1964
Bahía Blanca, Municipal Museum of Fine Arts, July 11 - August 9, 1964
Literature
Toshimitsu Imai Artworks, Kyuryudo - Tokyo, 1975, No. 22, illustrated in color
Condition
Mounted in a wooden frame, the work is in very good condition. There is some very slight soiling on the surfance of the work and it could benefit from minor cleaning. Not examined out of frame nor under UV light.
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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.