Attributed To Kusama (B. 1929) Color Print On Paper
Yayoi Kusama (B. 1929), Attributed To, Color Print On Paper
Provenance And Authenticity:The Image Appears To Bear An Inscription At The Lower Left Reading "1952" Together With The Abbreviated Name "Yayoi K." These Visible Markings Provide The Principal Basis For The Work'S Presented Attribution And Suggested Date. Unlike Other Editioned Prints, No Exposed Edition Number, Publisher'S Blindstamp, Or Full Lower-Margin Inscription Is Visible In The Current Presentation. The Sheet Is Mounted Beneath A Wide Cream-Colored Mat And Housed In A White Wooden Frame. No Accompanying Certificate, Publisher Documentation, Or Prior Ownership Record Has Been Provided With The Lot.
Historical Significance:The Apparent Date Of 1952 Places The Image In Relation To An Early And Highly Significant Phase Of Kusama'S Artistic Development, Before The Mature Polka-Dot And Infinity Net Imagery For Which She Later Became Internationally Known. Works Associated With This Formative Period Often Reveal A More Intimate And Psychologically Charged Abstract Language, Shaped By Biomorphic Suggestion, Emotional Color, And A Sense Of Organic Transformation. This Type Of Imagery Is Important Because It Reflects The Experimental Foundations From Which Kusama'S Later And More Iconic Visual Systems Evolved.
Signature:Yayoi Kusama
Description:The Composition Presents An Abstract And Atmospheric Image Built Around A Glowing Orange Field Within Which Darker Biomorphic Forms And Layered Passages Of Deep Purple, Black, Crimson, Blue, And Yellow Emerge And Recede. A Softly Curving Yellow Vertical Form At The Left Contrasts With A Denser, More Intricate Cluster Of Dotted And Segmented Shapes At The Right, Creating A Visual Tension Between Open Space And Concentrated Structure. The Surface Appears Richly Modulated, With Smoky Transitions, Blurred Edges, And Luminous Color Interactions That Give The Image A Dreamlike And Introspective Character. Rather Than Relying On Hard Graphic Outlines, The Work Emphasizes Mood, Ambiguity, And Slow Visual Revelation.
Valuation:The Work'S Appeal Lies In Its Unusual Early-Style Abstract Imagery, Moody Painterly Surface, And Apparent 1952 Inscription, All Of Which Distinguish It From The Brighter And More Immediately Recognizable Dotted Compositions More Commonly Associated With Kusama. Collectors May Find Particular Interest In Works That Suggest An Early Moment In The Artist'S Visual Development, Especially When They Retain A Strong Sense Of Atmosphere And Individuality. Market Position Would Depend On Confirmation Of The Medium, Printing History, The Nature Of The Inscription, Overall Condition, And Any Supporting Documentation Establishing Its Relationship To Kusama'S Early Body Of Work.
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Condition Is Appropriate To The Age Of The Item. The Absence Of A Condition Report Does Not Imply That The Lot Is Free From Damage And Wear. All Photos Are Professionally Color Calibrated. Please Go Through Photos For More Details On Conditions And Age; Color May Be Different Depending On Your Screen.
Yayoi Kusama (B. 1929), Attributed To, Color Print On Paper
Provenance And Authenticity:The Image Appears To Bear An Inscription At The Lower Left Reading "1952" Together With The Abbreviated Name "Yayoi K." These Visible Markings Provide The Principal Basis For The Work'S Presented Attribution And Suggested Date. Unlike Other Editioned Prints, No Exposed Edition Number, Publisher'S Blindstamp, Or Full Lower-Margin Inscription Is Visible In The Current Presentation. The Sheet Is Mounted Beneath A Wide Cream-Colored Mat And Housed In A White Wooden Frame. No Accompanying Certificate, Publisher Documentation, Or Prior Ownership Record Has Been Provided With The Lot.
Historical Significance:The Apparent Date Of 1952 Places The Image In Relation To An Early And Highly Significant Phase Of Kusama'S Artistic Development, Before The Mature Polka-Dot And Infinity Net Imagery For Which She Later Became Internationally Known. Works Associated With This Formative Period Often Reveal A More Intimate And Psychologically Charged Abstract Language, Shaped By Biomorphic Suggestion, Emotional Color, And A Sense Of Organic Transformation. This Type Of Imagery Is Important Because It Reflects The Experimental Foundations From Which Kusama'S Later And More Iconic Visual Systems Evolved.
Signature:Yayoi Kusama
Description:The Composition Presents An Abstract And Atmospheric Image Built Around A Glowing Orange Field Within Which Darker Biomorphic Forms And Layered Passages Of Deep Purple, Black, Crimson, Blue, And Yellow Emerge And Recede. A Softly Curving Yellow Vertical Form At The Left Contrasts With A Denser, More Intricate Cluster Of Dotted And Segmented Shapes At The Right, Creating A Visual Tension Between Open Space And Concentrated Structure. The Surface Appears Richly Modulated, With Smoky Transitions, Blurred Edges, And Luminous Color Interactions That Give The Image A Dreamlike And Introspective Character. Rather Than Relying On Hard Graphic Outlines, The Work Emphasizes Mood, Ambiguity, And Slow Visual Revelation.
Valuation:The Work'S Appeal Lies In Its Unusual Early-Style Abstract Imagery, Moody Painterly Surface, And Apparent 1952 Inscription, All Of Which Distinguish It From The Brighter And More Immediately Recognizable Dotted Compositions More Commonly Associated With Kusama. Collectors May Find Particular Interest In Works That Suggest An Early Moment In The Artist'S Visual Development, Especially When They Retain A Strong Sense Of Atmosphere And Individuality. Market Position Would Depend On Confirmation Of The Medium, Printing History, The Nature Of The Inscription, Overall Condition, And Any Supporting Documentation Establishing Its Relationship To Kusama'S Early Body Of Work.
Bidders Need To Know
All The Items Are Sold As Is And All Sales Are Final. All Bidders Are Encouraged To Review Our Terms Before Bidding.
By Registering For And/Or Placing A Bid In Any Time Auction, You Acknowledge That You Have Read, Understand, And Agree To Our Auction Terms, Shipping, And Payment Policies.
We Encourage All Buyers To Ask For Condition Reports And/Or Other Photos Before Bidding. If You Have Any Questions About Each Item, Email Is The Best Way To Reach Us. Email Newyork@Timeauctionglobal.Com So We May Assist You In Your Assessment.
Condition Is Appropriate To The Age Of The Item. The Absence Of A Condition Report Does Not Imply That The Lot Is Free From Damage And Wear. All Photos Are Professionally Color Calibrated. Please Go Through Photos For More Details On Conditions And Age; Color May Be Different Depending On Your Screen.
