- 500
Takashi Murakami
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- Takashi Murakami
- Eka Danpi - Jikishi jinshin kenshō jōbutsu. ("Eka's amputation. By directly pointing to one's heart, one realizes one's true self and attains Buddhahood.")
- signed and dated 07 on the reverse
- acrylic and platinum leaf on canvas mounted on board
- 39 3/8 by 39 3/8 in. 100 by 100 cm.
Provenance
Gagosian Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2007
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2007
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling to the edges, with extremely faint smudges, scratches, and creasing to the platinum leaf throughout the surface. In the bottom left corner, there are four minor surface accretions, visibly only when viewed from certain angles. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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.