- 2916
ANDO TADAO AND HOSOKAWA MORIHIRO
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
- ANDO TADAO AND HOSOKAWA MORIHIRO
- 'Revived' Pottery Bowl
- pottery
executed in 2014
This work is accompanied with an original wooden box signed by the artist and incision of the Great Forest Wall Project foundation in Japanese
This work is accompanied with an original wooden box signed by the artist and incision of the Great Forest Wall Project foundation in Japanese
Condition
As visible in the catalogue photo, there is lacquer restoration to one side. There are other minor imperfections and surface wear, especially to the rim.
"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
The Great Forest Wall Project
This project is a movement to create "life-saving forests that function as seawalls" along the northeastern coast of Japan affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.
By organising tree planting, we first build five-meter-high mounting from soil, then with the help of volunteers and local residents, we plant pots of evergreen broadleaf trees that are indigenous to the area, such as castanopsis, machilus, and oak. The planted evergreen trees will strike root deep in the ground from four to six meters, and in 15 to 20 years they will grow into reliable forests that act as buffers against possible tsunami attacks.
This project is a movement to create "life-saving forests that function as seawalls" along the northeastern coast of Japan affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.
By organising tree planting, we first build five-meter-high mounting from soil, then with the help of volunteers and local residents, we plant pots of evergreen broadleaf trees that are indigenous to the area, such as castanopsis, machilus, and oak. The planted evergreen trees will strike root deep in the ground from four to six meters, and in 15 to 20 years they will grow into reliable forests that act as buffers against possible tsunami attacks.
"This Great Forest Wall Project is wisdom and knowledge that we have acquired by experiencing the unprecedented earthquake disaster, which we must pass down to the next generation to protect human life." says Morihiro Hosokawa who is former Japanese Prime Minister and current President of this project.
One of the most renowned global architect nowadays, Ando Tadao, is one of the advisory board members who has supported The Great Forest Wall Project since its foundation.
For this occasion, Ando and Hosokawa have donated the present lot, and Hosokawa has additionally donated lot 2877, to raise money for the foundation. Two more works for the charity are offered in Contemporary Asian Art Day Sale on 4th April.