Lot 192
  • 192

Kumi Sugai

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Kumi Sugai
  • Onna
  • signed in English and Japanese; signed again, titled and dated 57 on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 23 by 23 in.
  • 58.5 by 58.5 cm.

Provenance

Galerie a, Nice
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1962

Condition

In good condition aside from isolated areas and lines of cracquelure. Some Minor overall surface dirt. Brush hair sticking to canvas, center right. Two small areas of loss lower rightin white where blue paint underneath shows through (also lifting around this area due to cracquelure). Another spot of loss in white rectangle at center (loss is in lower right corner of rectangle). Under UV: no apparent signs of in-paint.
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.
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