- 571
Yoshitomo Nara
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Yoshitomo Nara
- Untitled
- acrylic on paper
- 39 by 39 1/4 in. 99.1 by 99.7 cm.
- Executed in 1988.
Provenance
Mainichi Auction, Tokyo, May 11, 2013, lot 647
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Literature
Yoshitomo Nara, Yoshitomo Nara: The Complete Works: Works on Paper, Vol. 2, Tokyo, 2011, no. D-1988-001, p. 21, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in fair condition overall. There is a slight undulation to the sheet, and uneven edges and paper losses to the corners and edges of the sheet, which appear inherent to the artistÂ’s working method. There is a 7 inch long crease in the upper left corner, 4 inches from the top edge, which shows signs of paint loss and craquelure. There is a 15 inch long repaired tear extending from the top right corner, 5 inches from the right edge. There is a 3 inch long vertical tear extending from the bottom edge, 14 inches from the right edge. There is a horizontal crease with paint loss 4 inches long and 5 inches from the left edge and 18 inches from the top edge. There is tape residue in the upper left and bottom right corners. This work is hinged verso intermittently along the edges to the backing board. Framed under Plexiglas.
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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.