Yoshishige Saito

Oslo, Kunstnernes Hus, 1971, no. 5
Oslo, Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Sal Haaken, 2003, p. 193, illustrated in colour

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the white tends more towards cream in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is some minor wear and small rub marks to the extreme edges, with one small spot of loss to the centre of the right section of the top extreme edge. There are three very small spots of craquelure with associated specks of paint loss to the top left-hand corner, one to the centre left of the extreme top edge and one to the extreme top edge, towards the right-hand corner. There are two red, light rub marks and one small spot of paint loss to the extreme left-hand edge of the bottom left-hand corner. There is restoration to the bottom left-hand corner.
"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."