Taizo Kuroda Work
Registration Document System
The Taizo Kuroda Work Registration System is used by the TAIZO KURODA ESTATE to preserve the legacy of Taizo Kuroda's art and aesthetic philosophy. Its goal is to create a more accurate and complete archival record of Taizo Kuroda's artistic output for a future Catalogue Raisonné (a complete list of works) which will be made public online.
A registration document issued by the TAIZO KURODA ESTATE indicates that an artwork has been registered in the archive of the TAIZO KURODA ESTATE. It includes the following items:
Registration number, work title, production date, medium, dimensions (height and width), and image of the artwork.
Applying for a Taizo Kuroda Work Registration Statement
A written request to register an artwork will only be accepted from the owner of the artwork or by an authorized representative of the owner. A request is made by filling out a registration application form and submitting it by email for consideration by the TAIZO KURODA ESTATE.
If the TAIZO KURODA ESTATE deems it necessary to inspect the artwork in question, the applicant will be asked to send the artwork to the TAIZO KURODA ESTATE in
Japan or YOSHII New York, who represents the TAIZO KURODA ESTATE, can inspect artwork in New York.
Once the artwork is inspected and approved, the Estate will charge a USD 300.00 fee to register it and issue a registration number and document. Please note, if we are unable to register your artwork, we may not be able to provide additional details. The TAIZO KURODA ESTATE does not supply wooden boxes (tomobako). However, upon request, we can provide a list of manufacturers for you to contact. If desired, the Estate can apply the official certification seal to the box; applicants may send only the box lid to the Estate for this purpose.
The applicant must provide high resolution images of work (on a plain gray, white, or black background) and sign of work, and documents that support the artwork's provenance (e.g., invoice, receipt, correspondence, etc.).
If the artwork needs to be shipped to TAIZO KURODA ESTATE or sent/brought to YOSHII for physical inspection, all expenses required to ship the artwork (both ways) shall be paid by the applicant. TAIZO KURODA ESTATE will bear no responsibility for any damage that may occur to the artwork during shipping.
A registration statement will be sent to the owner within two months.
Note: Only one registration document will be issued per artwork. There will be no re- issuing of a registration document.
To apply for a Taizo Kuroda Work Registration Document, please send an email with registration application form to the email address below:
registration@taizokurodaestate.com
