Lot 172
  • 172

Yayoi Kusama

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description

  • Yayoi Kusama
  • Beyond my Illusion
  • signed, titled in Japanese and English and dated 1997 on the underside
  • painted cast plaster, motor and neon tubes
  • 66.8 by 41.6 by 30.5 cm. 26 3/8 by 16 3/8 by 12 in.

Provenance

Robert Miller Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1998

Exhibited

New York, Robert Miller Gallery, Yayoi Kusama: NOW, June - August 1998

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the orange is much brighter and tends more towards neon when the work is lit. The catalogue illustration also fails to convey the animated nature of the work visible in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition and full working order. Extremely close inspection reveals evidence of a few tiny spots of wear in places, notably one to the figure's knee, one the figure's hair, and one to the upper left back corner tip of the box. There is some even discolouration to the orange on the reverse of the box.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."