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NARA YOSHITOMO | Melting Moon
Estimate
2,200,000 - 3,200,000 HKD
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Description
- Yoshitomo Nara
- Melting Moon
- urethane on FRP
- diameter: 180.3 cm; 71 in. depth: 55 cm; 21⅝ in.
signed, titled and dated 2003 on the reverse
Provenance
Stephen Friedman Gallery, London
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Jerusalem, The Israel Museum, Rising Sun, Melting Moon: Contemporary Art in Japan, 16 December 2005 - 10 June 2006
Literature
Yoshitomo Nara: The Complete Works 1984-2010, Volume I, Bijutsu Shuppan Sha, Tokyo, Japan, 2011, p.276, no. S-2003-001 (illustrated in colour)
Condition
This work is in excellent condition overall. A pinpoint black spot is visible only upon close inspection located behind the bottom right head. A very faint curved scratch is found under raking light on the right reverse side of the sculpture which is not visible when viewed from the front and the sides. Very minor accumulation of surface dust.
"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."
Catalogue Note
“From the expanding watchtower of my frontal lobe, my thoughts race beyond the dream mountains to the wide-open wilderness where a wafer moon gently melts…”
– Nara Yoshitomo
– Nara Yoshitomo