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Takashi Murakami
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Takashi Murakami
- Kumo-Kun (Mr. Cloud)
- signed, dated 02-03 and numbered 2/10 on the mounting bracket attached to the reverse
- acrylic, synthetic resins, fiberglass and wood
- 30 by 30 by 18 in. 76.2 by 76.2 by 45.7 cm.
Provenance
Blum & Poe, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Paris, Foundation Cartier pour l'art contemporain; London, Serpentine Gallery, Kaikai Kiki: Takashi Murakami, June 2002 - January 2003, p. 57 (another example exhibited)
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are a few scattered surface accretions, the most evident is a ΒΌ inch accretion on the lower left face of the cloud. There are also a few surface abrasions with resultant spot paint loss on the left underside of the cloud. There is very minor paint loss on the lower left corner of the mounting bracket.
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.