Izumi Kato Untitled 2011 Hand-Painted Soft Vinyl Sculpture 117/120 with Special Edition Monograph
Izumi Kato Untitled 2011 Hand-Painted Soft Vinyl Sculpture 117/120 with Special Edition Monograph
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A Painted Head, One of 120
Kato treats soft vinyl as a ground for painting, so each example of this edition reads as a small unique work. The pairing with the monograph places the sculpture inside the record of his practice. It suits a collector who wants the hand of the artist at shelf scale.
Best for: Collectors of contemporary Japanese sculpture and artist editions
Condition notes
Sculpture and books described as free of notable damage, bought in 2011 and kept in the original packaging until photographed.
The slipcase shows scuffs, dents and wear from age, as described.
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Untitled, 2011, by Izumi Kato: a soft vinyl head on a tall neck, described as painted by hand by the artist and numbered 117 of 120, issued with the special edition of his monograph Paintings and Sculptures.
The Piece
A dark green face is set with protruding yellow eyes, a ribbed orange nose and green lips, framed by a bob of coral red hair scored with fine vertical lines. The pale neck rises from a black conical pedestal. Each of the 120 examples is described as carrying its own paintwork, so no two are alike.
The underside is inscribed 117/120 beside an incised mark and the moulded line "© Izumi Kato 2011". The printed certificate names Seigensha Art Publishing and Linden as producers. The two-volume monograph in its blue slipcase is described as signed and numbered on the colophon page.
Details
- Artist: Izumi Kato
- Work: Untitled, 2011
- Medium: PVC paint on soft vinyl
- Edition: 117 of 120, numbered on the underside
- Size: 19.5 x 10.5 x 9.5 cm (7.7 x 4.1 x 3.7 in)
- Pedestal: 7.5 cm diameter
- Producer: Seigensha Art Publishing and Linden
- Book: Paintings and Sculptures, special edition, two volumes
- Pages: 120 and 64
- Certificate: Printed card with handwritten number
- Origin: Made in Japan
Condition
- Sculpture and books described as free of notable damage, bought in 2011 and kept in the original packaging until photographed.
- The slipcase shows scuffs, dents and wear from age, as described.
- Every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade A (minimal signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Described as an original hand-painted edition work bought new in 2011, with its certificate and numbered underside shown. The Desk has not handled the work and makes no claim beyond what is described and shown. Keep soft vinyl away from direct sunlight, heat and damp.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan with protection suited to the piece. Shipping is quoted and agreed with you before purchase, weighing EMS, then FedEx, then air cargo, all insured and tracked. Duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
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