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Yayoi Kusama
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Yayoi Kusama
- Pumpkin
- signed, titled and dated 1981 on the reverse; signed, titled and dated 1981 on the stretcher
- acrylic on canvas
- 21 by 18 in. 53.3 by 45.7 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Tokyo
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There are minor unobtrusive scattered surface abrasions. There are a few areas which appear to have been retouched visible in raking light but which do not fluoresce under UV light and which are located in the following areas: a 2 1/2 inch line 7 1/4 inches from the bottom edge along the right edge; a pinpoint area in the lower left corner, located approximately ¾ of an inch from the left and bottom edges at the left corner. Further under violet light inspection does not reveal any other restoration. This work is framed under Plexiglas.
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.