Lot 251
- 251
Hiroshi Sugimoto
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hiroshi Sugimoto
- In Praise of Shadow
- signed on a label affixed to the backing board
- gelatin silver print
- print: 149.2 by 119.4 cm. 58 3/4 by 47 in.
- framed: 183 by 153 cm. 72 by 60 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1998, this work is number 1 from an edition of 5.
Provenance
Gallery Koyanagi, Tokyo
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Exh. Cat., Washington, D.C., Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden; Tokyo, Mori Art Museum, Hiroshi Sugimoto, September 2005 - January 2006, p. 219, illustrated (transparency of the work)
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although there is more contrast in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition.
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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."