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SUGAI KUMI | Natsu (Summer)
Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 HKD
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Description
- Kumi Sugai
- Natsu (Summer)
- oil on canvas
- 145.5 by 113.5 cm; 57¼ by 44⅝ in.
signed in Japanese and English and dated 59; signed and titled in English dated 1959 on the reverse
Provenance
Collection of Samuel M. Kootz, New York
Collection of Carnegie Museum of Art (gift from the above in 1972)
Collection of Carnegie Museum of Art (gift from the above in 1972)
Condition
This work is in good condition with minor accretion and wear in handling around the corners and edges. Drying craquelures to the black impasto and hairline craquelures throughout especially to the inner circular area of the work. Two pinpoint paintlosses can be examined to upper left edge (38cm from the top) and to lower right edge (50 cm from the bottom). When examined the work under ultraviolet light, there appears to be no evidence of restoration. Framed.
"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."
"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."