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Kazuo Shiraga
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 EUR
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Description
- Kazuo Shiraga
- Chi Tai Sei Hon Ko Shin
- signé et daté; signé, titré au dos
huile sur toile
- 161,5 x 130,7 cm; 63 9/16 x 51 7/16 in.
- Exécuté en 1960.
Provenance
Collection particulière, Tokyo
Exhibited
Toyoshina, Museum of Modern Art, Kazuo Shiraga – Kakuto kara umareta kaiga, 2009; itinérance: Amagasaki, Culture Center, 2009; Yokosuka, Museum of Art, 2010; Hekinan City Tatsukichi Fujii, Museum of Contemporary Art, 2010; catalogue, p.126, no.56, illustré en couleurs
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is warmer and a lot of delicate nuances are clearly visible in the original.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined. Under UV light no trace fluoresces.
The work is in excellent condition. Along the upper egde a tiny loss of painting (approx. 3 mm) is visible upon very close inspection.
"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
signed and dated; signed, titled on the back; oil on canvas. Executed in 1960.
Kazuo Shiraga: lutter dans la boue, 1ère Exposition d'art Gutai, octobre 1955 © Archives de la Gutai Art Association. D.R.