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AOSHIMA CHIHO | Rinko-Chan on the Building
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
- Chiho Aoshima
- Rinko-Chan on the Building
- FRP, resin, acrylic, fabric and LED lights
- 148 x 98.5 x 98.5 cm; 58¼ x 38¾ x 38¾ in
Executed in 2005, this work is artist's proof number 2, from an edition of 3 plus 2 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Galerie Perrotin, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Los Angeles, Blum & Poe, Chiho Aoshima: Asleep, Dreaming of Reptilian Glory, 28 May-2 July 2005
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The surfaces of the mannequin and the base present with scattered minor scratches and areas of rubbing, and some loose threads on the mannequin's clothes, only visible under very close examination and consistent with the artist's choice of medium. A tiny paint loss is visible on her right breast. Please note the current instruction manual illustrates another mannequin's images as an example.
"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."