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Yayoi Kusama
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Yayoi Kusama
- Lemon Tea
- signed, titled and dated 1982 on the reverse
- acrylic and graphite on canvas
- 9 by 6 1/4 in. 22.9 by 15.9 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Japan
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The edges of the canvas are taped. There is very light evidence of handling along the edges, including some minor hairline craquelure at the corners of the pull margins. There is a pinpoint and unobtrusive spot of loss at the top of the straw. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed under Plexiglas.
Please note that this work is accompanied by a registration card issued by the Yayoi Kusama Studio.
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.