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YAYOI KUSAMA | Butterfly
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Yayoi Kusama
- Butterfly
- signed and dated 1979; signed and dated 1979 on the reverse
- felt-tip pen and watercolour on cardboard
- 24,2 x 27,3 cm ; 9 1/2 x 10 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1979.
Provenance
Sale: Shinwa Auction Co., Contemporary Art, 5 April 2018, lot 51
Del Art Gallery, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Del Art Gallery, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
The colours in the printed catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. This work was inspected framed. There is a fold mark in the upper right corner as is visible in the catalogue illustration. Under close inspection, imperfections to the surface of the paper are visible, which are in keeping with the artist's choice of technique. This work is in good condition.
"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
This work is accompanied by an artwork registration card issued by the artist's studio.