
Description
Nobuyoshi Araki (Tokyo 1940 – lives in Tokyo). Tokyo Comedy Bondage. 1997
Gelatin silver print. 40,3 × 29 cm (43 × 35,4 cm) (15 ⅞ × 11 ⅜ in. (16 ⅞ × 13 ⅞ in.)). Signed in pencil on the reverse.
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Literature and illustration: Exh. cat.: Tokyo Comedy. Nobuyoshi Araki. Vienna, Secession, 1997, Bildteil unpaginated (there detail) / Exh. cat.: Nobuyoshi Araki. Tokyomania. Paris, Galerie Kamel Mennour, 2000, p. 47 and p. 55 (each as detail) / Nobuyoshi Araki: Araki. Köln, 2007, p. 234
Condition report: In good condition. Satin finish heavy paper. Left corners (sheet margin and partially in the image) each with a faint bent crease mark, at the bottom approx. 7 cm, at the top approx. 5 cm long, unobtrusive. To the left margin of the image, approx. 7 cm from the left, 15 cm from the bottom, a minimal handling trace, hardly noticeable. Right edge and upper right corner in the sheet margin each with a short crease mark.
Price calculation for this lot: For private individuals within the EU, we charge a 32% premium on the hammer price, which includes VAT. For buyers who are based outside the EU and export the work from the EU the premium is 27%. For EU-based businesses who are entitled to deduct input tax, standard taxation can be applied. A resale right fee of 4% of the hammer price may also be payable. For additional information please refer to Section 4 of our Conditions of Sale (General Terms of Business of Grisebach GmbH for Timed Auctions).
Nobuyoshi Araki (Tokio 1940 – lebt in Tokio). Tokyo Comedy Bondage. 1997
Silbergelatineabzug, 2007. 40,3 × 29 cm (43 × 35,4 cm) (15 ⅞ × 11 ⅜ in. (16 ⅞ × 13 ⅞ in.)). Rückseitig mit Bleistift signiert.
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Literatur und Abbildung: Ausst.-Kat.: Tokyo Comedy. Nobuyoshi Araki. Wien, Secession, 1997, Bildteil unpaginiert (dort Ausschnitt) / Ausst.-Kat.: Nobuyoshi Araki. Tokyomania. Paris, Galerie Kamel Mennour, 2000, S. 47 und S. 55 (dort jeweils Ausschnitt) / Nobuyoshi Araki: Araki. Köln, 2007, S. 234
Zustandsbericht: In gutem Zustand. Seidenmattes festes Papier. Linke Ecken (Blattrand und partiell im Bild) je mit schwacher gebogener Knickspur, unten ca. 7 cm, oben ca. 5 cm lang, unauffällig. Am linken Bildrand, ca. 7 cm von links, 15 cm von unten, leichte Griffspur, kaum merklich. Rechte Kante und obere rechte Ecke im Blattrand je kurze Knickspur.
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Nobuyoshi Araki. Tokyo Comedy Bondage. 1997
Estimate €1,800-€2,200
Starting Price
€1,600
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