15th May, 2025 10:00
Cherry Picked; Arts of Asia
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YASUMASA MORIMURA (1951 – )
9 Visages
YASUMASA MORIMURA (1951 – )
9 Visages
1993
A silver gelatin print, one of nine photographs from a 1993 project, signed with a marker Yasumasa Morimura, 10/10 along the lower margin, framed and glazed, together with a catalogue released by Foundation Cartier
Image 17cm x 11.5cm; total 40cm x 33cm (2)
Provenance: a private London collection.
Yasumasa Morimura is a Japanese photographer, film and performance artist. He graduated from Kyoto City University of Art and gained international recognition in the 1980s, when his works became collected by private individuals and institutions worldwide. His work focusses on reappropriating iconic people and artwork, crossing boundries of time, gender and nationality, and highlighting the ability of human identity to adapt in the fast-changing world.
Estimated at £400 - £600
YASUMASA MORIMURA (1951 – )
9 Visages
1993
A silver gelatin print, one of nine photographs from a 1993 project, signed with a marker Yasumasa Morimura, 10/10 along the lower margin, framed and glazed, together with a catalogue released by Foundation Cartier
Image 17cm x 11.5cm; total 40cm x 33cm (2)
Provenance: a private London collection.
Yasumasa Morimura is a Japanese photographer, film and performance artist. He graduated from Kyoto City University of Art and gained international recognition in the 1980s, when his works became collected by private individuals and institutions worldwide. His work focusses on reappropriating iconic people and artwork, crossing boundries of time, gender and nationality, and highlighting the ability of human identity to adapt in the fast-changing world.
Auction: Cherry Picked; Arts of Asia, 15th May, 2025
The spring sale, titled to honour the Japanese cherry blossom season, and the curated nature of the lot selection features nearly 250 pieces of Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Tibetan art. Available for viewing from May 9th in our Hammersmith saleroom, the auction includes a group of lots from the collection of Dr Claudio Perino, among other important private estates comprising Japanese prints and paintings, bronze vases, Ming and Qing porcelain and bronzes.
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Viewing
Viewing and auction will take place at the following address:
Rear of 188 Hammersmith Road
Hammersmith
London
W6 7DJ
Auction:
Thursday 15th May 10:00 BST
Viewing:
9th May - 10:00 - 16:00
10th May - 10:00 - 16:00
11th May - 10:00 - 16:00
12th May - 10:00 - 16:00
13th May - 10:00 - 16:00
14th May - 10:00 - 16:00
