Lot 252

Takashi Murakami (1962- ), Attributed to, Limited Edition Print on Paper

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Takashi Murakami (1962- ), Attributed to, Limited Edition Print on Paper

Estimate: $8,000 - $20,000

Starting Bid: $500

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by Time Auction
August 2, 2026 1:00 PM EDT
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255-10 Northern Blvd
Floor 1
Little Neck, NY, US 11362

TAKASHI MURAKAMI (1962- ), ATTRIBUTED TO, LIMITED EDITION PRINT ON PAPER

Provenance and Authenticity:

This work is presented in the visual style associated with Takashi Murakami's iconic flower imagery, featuring his signature smiling flower characters arranged in a vibrant and densely layered composition. The work is housed in a contemporary frame with a colorful presentation, reflecting the artist's distinctive approach to combining fine art, Japanese pop culture, and graphic design.

Description:

The composition presents an energetic field of multicolored smiling flowers arranged in overlapping layers, creating a rhythmic and immersive visual experience. The repeated floral characters vary in size, expression, and color, producing a sense of movement and playful complexity across the surface. The bold outlines, bright palette, and highly polished graphic quality reflect Murakami's recognizable Superflat aesthetic, where traditional Japanese visual culture intersects with contemporary popular imagery.

Historical significance:

Takashi Murakami is one of the most influential contemporary Japanese artists, internationally recognized for developing the Superflat movement and transforming the relationship between fine art, consumer culture, and mass media. His smiling flower motif has become one of the most identifiable symbols in contemporary art, appearing throughout his paintings, sculptures, prints, and global collaborations.

Valuation:

Murakami's flower works remain among the most recognizable and commercially successful categories within contemporary Japanese art. Collectors are particularly drawn to these compositions for their visual impact, cultural significance, and connection to the broader Superflat movement. Market interest is influenced by edition details, condition, provenance, and the presence of artist documentation.


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