Lot 233
- 233
Takashi Murakami
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Takashi Murakami
- Eye Love Superflat
- each: signed, inscribed and dated 05 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas mounted on panel, in two parts
- each: 61 by 61cm.; 24 by 24in.
- overall: 61 by 122cm.; 24 by 48in.
Provenance
Blum & Poe, Los Angeles
Private Collection (acquired directly from the above)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art, 12 November 2008, Lot 463
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Private Collection (acquired directly from the above)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art, 12 November 2008, Lot 463
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to convey the glitter throughout the black panel apparent in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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
'When I started with [Louis Vuitton], I totally didn't know. "What is a Louis Vuitton?" Now I understand: they make large, very expensive bags. This is the same way paintings are very expensive.'
(Takashi Murakami)
(Takashi Murakami)