Yoshitomo Nara

Stephen Friedman Gallery, London
Private Collection, Switzerland
Sotheby's, New York, November 13, 2003, Lot 474
Private Collection, Monaco
Acquired by the present owner from the above

This work is in very good condition overall. There is some evidence of wear along the edges particularly at the corner edges. There are a few spots in the lower-left corner which fluoresce white under UV inspection and which are presumably media accretions, as there is no apparent evidence of restoration visible under UV light. This work is unframed.
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.

They are all self-portraits in a way. But the emotions that I feel can, of course, be universal. Often the characters are representations of me but they are also representations of the countless others who identify with them.
- Yoshitomo Nara