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YAYOI KUSAMA | Flame 2
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Yayoi Kusama
- Flame 2
- signed, titled in Kanji and dated 1990 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 21 by 18 1/8 in. 53.3 by 46 cm.
Provenance
Gallery Te, Tokyo
Private Collection (acquired from the above)
Sotheby's S|2, Hong Kong, Yayoi Kusama - Hong Kong Blooms in My Mind, May 2012
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection (acquired from the above)
Sotheby's S|2, Hong Kong, Yayoi Kusama - Hong Kong Blooms in My Mind, May 2012
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Hong Kong, Sotheby's S|2, Yayoi Kusama - Hong Kong Blooms in My Mind, May 2012
Condition
This work is very good condition overall. The four edges are taped with artist's tape, which is secure but shows signs of wear from handling. The edges of the canvas also show signs of wear and handling seen in all four corners, particularly so in the lower left corner and upper right corner. There are signs of minor air bubbles in the areas of red paint throughout the surface of the canvas, likely inherent to the time of execution. Under close inspection, there is a minor 1/4 inch surface abrasion in the upper right quadrant approximately 3 1/2 inches from the top edge. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed in Plexiglas box. This work is accompanied by an artwork registration card issued by the artist's studio.
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.