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Yayoi Kusama
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Yayoi Kusama
- Face No. 5
- signed and dated 1953; signed and titled on the reverse
- gouache, Chinese ink and pastel on paper
- 10 3/4 by 8 in. 27.3 by 20.3 cm.
Provenance
Faggionato Fine Arts, London
Victoria Miro Gallery, London
Private Collection, Japan
Victoria Miro Gallery, London
Private Collection, Japan
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The bottom edge is perforated and there is a slight undulation to the sheet, inherent to the artist's working method. There is a 1/4-inch tear towards the center of the right edge. There are scattered areas of loss. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte intermittently along the edges. Framed under Plexiglas. This work is accompanied by a registration card issued by the Yayoi Kusama studio.
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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.