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Lot Essay
“My creations with thread are reflections of my own feelings. A thread can be a cut, a knot or a loop, or can be loose or sometimes tangled. A thread to me is an analogy for feelings or human relationships. When using it, I do not know how to lie. If I weave something and it turns out to be ugly, twisted, or knotted, then such must have been my feelings when I was working.” - Chiharu Shiota
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
It’s our opinion that the work is in overall good condition. The work is structurally sound and stable, and all elements appear to be present. The colour is vibrant. There’s a flocking observed at the upper left side which is visible only upon close examination. Slightly dusty spots could be observed around the edges of the frame.
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Lot 21Sale 18940
State of Being (Test Tubes)CHIHARU SHIOTA (B. 1972)Estimate: HKD 240,000 - 340,000
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