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Misaki Kawai
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Misaki Kawai
- Himalaya Space Station
- signed and dated 2004 inside the bottom element
- mixed media installation
- Dimensions variable
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Provenance
Deitch Projects, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Deitch Projects, Trunk of Humors, October - November 2004
Condition
The main structure of this work is in three parts. There are 5 characters each with a jet-stream of varying length that hang from fishing line next to the main structure. This work also comes with three DVD players and three DVDs of videos made by the artist, which are played on screens located in the second tier of the structure. The top two tiers of the structure are electrified, and electrical current runs through all of the wires. Some of the light bulbs need to be replaced. There is minor surface soiling throughout and light evidence of handling.
*This lot is being offered from the catalogue. The successful purchaser of this lot will be responsible to collect the property from its present location in Los Angeles, CA.
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
This lot is being offered from the catalogue. The successful purchaser of this lot will be responsible to collect the property from its present location in Los Angeles, CA.