Lot 027
Pumpkin
Yayoi KUSAMA (Japanese, 1929)
Conceived in 1998; cast in 2012
Bronze, ed. 82/100
27(L) x 27(W) x 28(H) cm
Estimate
TWD 2,400,000-3,600,000
HKD 670,000-1,006,000
USD 86,200-129,300
CNY 559,000-839,000
Sold Price
TWD 3,840,000
HKD 1,078,652
USD 138,528
CNY 882,759
Signature
Engraved bottom YAYOI KUSAMA in English and dated 1998
Inscribed 2012 No 82/100 FONDERIE DE PARIS
Inscribed 2012 No 82/100 FONDERIE DE PARIS
This lot is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity issued by FMR Limited, Japan.
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In 1993 she represented Japan at the 45th Venice Biennale. From then on, her pumpkin themed works became famous, leading to the creation of large scale installations, such as the outdoor sculpture at Fukuoka Art Museum. Inspiration for the "pumpkin" theme originated from the artist's childhood. During the war, Kusama's home was filled with pumpkins. She said, "When I was a child I used to play in the plant nursery outside my house. The pumpkins I picked would talk to me. The shape of a pumpkin is way too cute⋯what attracts me is its bare swollen belly, and the strong sense of mental stability".
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