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Yayoi Kusama
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Yayoi Kusama
- Sea of Dawn
- signed and dated 1978; signed, titled in Japanese and dated 1978 on the reverse
- oil and spray paint on canvas
- 25 1/2 by 31 1/2 in. 64.8 by 80 cm.
Provenance
Umi Gallery, Tokyo
Private Collection, Tokyo
Private Collection, Tokyo
Condition
This work is very good condition overall. There is light wear and handling along the edges and fine scattered craquelure throughout, resulting in some small spots of paint loss at the top edge, 7 inches from the right edge. There is a small area of canvas that has been slightly abraded, approximately 8 inches from the left side and 5 inches from the bottom. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.