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IMAI TOSHIMITSU | SOLEIL LEVANT (LA JOURNÉE)
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
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Description
- Toshimitsu Imai
- SOLEIL LEVANT (LA JOURNÉE)
- oil on canvas
- 195 by 130 cm; 76¾ by 51¼ in.
signed in English and dated 63; signed in English and Japanese, titled in French, dated Nov, 1963 and inscribed PARIS 27 rue du Rhin 19 on the reverse
Provenance
Private Collection
Christie's, London, 30 June 1988, lot 606
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Christie's, London, 30 June 1988, lot 606
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
Japan, Osaka, The National Museum of Art; Tokyo, Meguro Museum of Art; Iwaki City, Iwaki City Art Museum, Imaï: A Retrospective 1950 – 1989, 8 April – 23 May, 3 June – 3 August, 2 September – 1 October 1989, p. 75 (illustrated in colour)
Japan, Gunma, The Museum of Modern Art; Ehime, The Museum of Art, Through a Collector's Eye: Japanese Art after 1945, September 2001-January 2002, p. 57, cat. no. 37 (illustrated in colour)
Japan, Gunma, The Museum of Modern Art; Ehime, The Museum of Art, Through a Collector's Eye: Japanese Art after 1945, September 2001-January 2002, p. 57, cat. no. 37 (illustrated in colour)
Literature
IMAÏ Toshimitsu, Kyuryudo Art Publishing Co., Tokyo, 1975, p. 26 (illustrated)
IMAÏ, Electa, Milan, Italy, 1998, p. 144 (illustrated in colour)
IMAÏ, Electa, Milan, Italy, 1998, p. 144 (illustrated in colour)
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. Evidence of hairline craquelures, visible only upon close examination, are occasionally observed over thickly painted areas which is inherent to artist's chosen medium and method of execution. Minor flaking of impastos is observed, located 49cm from the left and 60cm from the bottom edge, and 65 cm from the left and 45 cm from the bottom edge respectively. Pigment elements are stable. A very minor chip of paint globule is observed, located on the bottom left corner, 16cm from the left edge. An impasto located 62 cm from the left and 52 cm from the bottom edge of work has been reinforced and is stable. No evidence of retouching when examined under ultraviolet light. Framed.
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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. 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."