{"product_id":"izumi-kato-untitled-2011-soft-vinyl-sculpture-117-120-special-edition-book","title":"Izumi Kato Untitled 2011 Hand-Painted Soft Vinyl Sculpture 117\/120 with Special Edition Monograph","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eUntitled, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Izumi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Untitled, 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e PVC paint on soft vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 117 of 120, numbered on the underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.5 x 10.5 x 9.5 cm (7.7 x 4.1 x 3.7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePedestal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 cm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seigensha Art Publishing and Linden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paintings and Sculptures, special edition, two volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 and 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed card with handwritten number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculpture and books described as free of notable damage, bought in 2011 and kept in the original packaging until photographed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe slipcase shows scuffs, dents and wear from age, as described.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery photograph is part of the description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eA (minimal signs of use)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. 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