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Provenance

Whitestone Gallery, Tokyo Acquired by the present owner from the above Condition This work is in fair condition with minor craquelures especially to the right half of the work. There are chips to the circular outlines to four boards, especially to the upper right and lower right boards. There are minor holes and scratch to the mid-bottom edge. When examined under ultraviolet light, there appears to be minor in-painting throughout the spots, especially to the aforementioned areas with chips. Framed. "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."

Catalog summary

Nasaka Yuko Work resin and lacquer on board 91 by 91 cm; 35⅞ by 35⅞ in. signed and titled in Japanese, dated 1966 and mark with one artist's seal on a label affixed to the reverse Provenance Whitestone Gallery, Tokyo Acquired by the present owner from the above Condition This work is in fair condition with minor craquelures especially to the right half of the work. There are chips to the circular outlines to four boards, especially to the upper right and lower right boards. There are minor holes and scratch to the mid-bottom edge. When examined under ultraviolet light, there appears to be minor in-painting throughout the spots, especially to the aforementioned areas with chips. Framed. "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."