Lot 251

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 language associated with Takashi Murakami's contemporary pop art practice, featuring his iconic smiling flower motifs and vibrant graphic composition. The piece is housed in a modern presentation frame and reflects the artist's recognizable fusion of Japanese popular culture, traditional aesthetics, and contemporary commercial imagery.

Description:

The composition presents a dense field of colorful smiling flowers arranged across the surface in a rhythmic and highly decorative pattern. Each flower features Murakami's signature cheerful expression, with variations in color, scale, and placement creating a lively sense of movement and visual energy. The combination of bold outlines, bright colors, and repeated motifs demonstrates the artist's distinctive Superflat aesthetic, blending elements of fine art, anime-inspired imagery, and contemporary design.

Historical significance:

Takashi Murakami is one of the most influential contemporary Japanese artists, recognized for developing the Superflat movement and redefining the relationship between fine art, popular culture, and commercial imagery. His flower motif has become one of the most recognizable symbols in contemporary art, appearing across paintings, prints, sculptures, and collaborations with global brands and cultural figures.

Valuation:

Works featuring Murakami's flower imagery remain highly sought after among contemporary art collectors due to their strong visual identity, international recognition, and connection to the broader Superflat movement. Market interest is influenced by edition size, publishing details, condition, provenance, and whether the work includes artist markings or documentation.


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