Lot 009
Mini Pumpkin (a set of 2)
Yayoi KUSAMA (Japanese, 1929)
1993
Mixed media, painted wood (unique)
3.3(L) x 3(W) x 3(H) cm 3.2(L) x 3(W) x 2.8(H) cm
Estimate
TWD 260,000-400,000
HKD 66,000-101,000
USD 8,400-12,900
CNY 60,000-93,000
Sold Price
TWD 312,000
HKD 80,000
USD 10,230
CNY 71,889
Signature
Signed bottom KUSAMA (both)
PROVENANCE:
Distributed during Kusama's Happening at Venice Biennale 1993
Koller International Auction, Zurich
Distributed during Kusama's Happening at Venice Biennale 1993
Koller International Auction, Zurich
+ OVERVIEW
In 1993 Yayoi Kusama represented Japan at the 45th Venice Biennale. During the run of her installation there, she handed out little sculptural pumpkins to visitors. This Happening Art was included in the documentary film“Kusama: Infinity”.“I love pumpkins because of their humorous form, warm feeling, and a human-like quality,” Kusama ever said.
Related Info
Select: Modern & Contemporary Art
Ravenel Autumn Auction 2019
Sunday, December 1, 2019, 1:00pm