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Yoshitomo Nara
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Yoshitomo Nara
- Night Cat
- signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated 99 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 23 1/2 by 19 3/4 in. 59.5 by 50 cm.
Provenance
Marianne Boesky Gallery, New York
The Kenneth L. Freed Collection, Massachusetts
Christie's, New York, September 23, 2003, Lot 85
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
The Kenneth L. Freed Collection, Massachusetts
Christie's, New York, September 23, 2003, Lot 85
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There is evidence of light wear around the lateral edges and extreme corners. There is a build-up of media with a slightly waxy appearance 4 in. from the bottom and 5 1/2 in from the right edge, which is inherent to the medium and noticeable only under raking light. Inspection under ultra violet light does not reveal any evidence of inpainting; however, a few pinpoint spots fluoresce located approximately 4 inches from the bottom and 6 inches from the left edge. Unframed.
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.
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
"To take sweet images from childhood, even as children could draw them, and infuse them with so much sharp-edged adult apprehension is not an easy thing to achieve, but Nara does. The utter disproportion between subject matter and mood creates a disturbing effect. The combination, though, is oddly satisfying." - Kara Besher (http://www.assemblylanguage.com/reviews/Nara.html)