Lot 601
  • 601

YAYOI KUSAMA | Phallus Shoes

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • Yayoi Kusama
  • Phallus Shoes
  • signed, titled and dated 2002 on the underside of each shoe
  • shoes, stuffed fabric and gold paint
  • left: 7 7/8 by 3 3/8 by 8 5/8 in. 20 by 8.6 by 21.9 cm.
  • right: 7 1/2 by 4 3/4 by 8 5/8 in. 19 by 12.1 by 21.9 cm.

Provenance

Kodama Gallery, Tokyo
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

This work is in very good and stable condition overall. There is light dust within the crevices and evidence of minor wear and handling throughout both shoes. There are faint discolorations throughout, particularly seen on the proper left shoe along the two front phallus forms. Visible only under close inspection and certain raking light, there are scattered areas of very fine and stable hairline craquelure. This work is registered with Yayoi Kusama Inc.
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.

Catalogue Note

This work is registered with Yayoi Kusama Inc.