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KAWS | OriginalFake Companion (Black)
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- KAWS
- OriginalFake Companion (Black)
- stamped with the artist's name and date ..09 on the underside of the left foot
- painted cast vinyl
- 50 1/2 by 22 1/2 by 14 in. 128 by 57 by 35 cm.
- This works is from an edition of 100, produced by Medicom Toy Life Entertainment, Japan. Stamped with fabricator's name and date 2009 on the underside of the right foot.
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany (acquired directly from the artist in 2009)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2011
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2011
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. Under close inspection and racking light there are minor scratches throughout. Under further close inspection there is a scuffmark in the underside of the torso portion in the backside of the right leg and there is a rub mark about 1 inch in size in the backside of the right arm. This work is accompanied with a Plexiglas display box.
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.