Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Art & Design: 3 Sessions

Sat, Nov 9, 2019 12:00PM EST
Lot 446

Yayoi Kusama Snow Globe Set, 3 Pieces

Estimate: $600 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Designer & Manufacturer: Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929)
Markings: MoMA design store label, marking(s)
Country of Origin & Materials: Japanese; plastic, liquid, other
Dimensions(H,W,D): 3.25"h, 2.5"w, 2.5"d each; exterior box: 3.75"h, 4"w, 4"d
Additional Information: Lot is comprised of three snow globes that reference some of Yayoi Kusama's most well-known works: the monumental pumpkin sculpture in Naoshima ("Pumpkin") and her 1966 "Narcissus Garden" project ("Yayoi"). The third, "Hi, Konnichiwa!" is a MoMa Design Store Japan exclusive.

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Condition

very good, little to no wear, one has incorrect box ("Yayoi" has a "Pumpkin" box)