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Nobuyoshi Araki Signed Original Polaroid Photograph of Japanese Woman Geisha

$1,895
£1,443
€1,661.58
CA$2,685.38
A$2,888.51
CHF 1,543.70
MX$34,047.33
NOK 19,462.50
SEK 17,792.42
DKK 12,414.80

About the Item

A very engaging, quite erotic, unique, and alluring work by famed Japanese photographer and contemporary artist Nobuyoshi Araki featuring a woman/geisha in bondage - a subject matter Araki was quite fascinated with and well known for during the height of his career. These authentic provocative and sexualized images of submissive women bound by rope are now rare and hard to find. This original, somewhat controversial, one-of-a-kind polaroid photographic print is hand-signed in marker in the lower front margin by Araki. Thus relatively rare. It also comes with a authentication certificate letter (COA) from Norton Gallery in Tokyo. A special and engaging work. Would be a great addition to any modern contemporary photography or art collection or admirers of Araki's work. Araki's work can be found in many prominent collections and museums including: Israel Museum, Jerusalem Tate, London, UK San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, CA, USA Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, USA Art Institute of Chicago, USA The National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, UK The Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam Museum für Moderne Kunst, Frankfurt Goetz Collection, Munich, Germany Awards include: 1964: Taiyo Prize for photo reportage, Japan 1964: Sun Prize, Japan 1990: Society of Photography Award, Japan 1991: 7th Higashikawa Prize. 1994: Japan Inter-Design Forum Grand Prix. 2008: Austrian Decoration for Science and Art Dimensions: 4.25" high, 3.5" wide.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1990
  • Condition:
    In very good vintage condition with no discernible flaws and light if any natural organic wear consistent with age and use (please see photos). Pristine. A very special and engaging work overall.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254348369192

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