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Yoko Ono
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Yoko Ono
- Play It By Trust
incised with the artist's signature, title and number 1/8
- painted bronze, in 33 parts
- 30 by 30 by 6 1/2 in. 76.2 by 76.2 by 16.5 cm.
- Executed in 1986-1987, this work is number 1 from an edition of 8.
Provenance
Private Collection, United States
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
Jon Hendricks, Yoko Ono, En Trance - Ex It, Valencia, 1997, p. 107, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are a few barely visible pinpoint losses to the surface of the chess pieces. Otherwise, there are no apparent condition problems with this work. Please note the underside of each chess piece has an applied felt bottom.
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.