Private Collection, Japan 

This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges, including some minor hairline craquelure at the pull margins. This work has not been examined out of its frame. Framed under Plexiglas. Please note that this work is accompanied by a registration card issued by the Yayoi Kusama Studio.
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.
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"The first time I ever saw a pumpkin was when I was in elementary school and went with my grandfather to visit a big seed-harvesting ground. I stopped to lean in for a closer look, and there it was: a pumpkin the size of a man’s head. I parted a row of zinnias and reached in to pluck the pumpkin from its vein. It immediately began speaking to me in a most animated manner. It seems that pumpkins do not inspire much respect, but I was enchanted by their charming and winsome form. What appealed to me most was the pumpkin’s generous unpretentiousness." Yayoi Kusama