Takashi Murakami (B. 1962), Attributed To, Color Print On Paper
Takashi Murakami (B. 1962), Attributed To, Color Print On Paper
Provenance And Authenticity:The Lower Margin Bears An Apparent Signature, The Date 2008, And An Edition Notation Of 110/300. These Visible Inscriptions Provide The Principal Basis For The Work'S Presentation As A Dated And Numbered Editioned Print. The Sheet Is Displayed Beneath A Wide Cream-Colored Mat Within A White Wooden Frame. No Separate Certificate, Publisher'S Record, Or Documented Ownership History Has Been Provided With The Lot.
Historical Significance:The Work Demonstrates How Contemporary Printmaking Can Combine Portraiture With Abstraction, Using Layered Color And Disrupted Imagery To Transform The Human Face Into A Psychologically Charged Visual Field. The Apparent Date Of 2008 Places The Print Within A Period Of Strong International Interest In Japanese Contemporary Art And In Editioned Works That Crossed Boundaries Between Painting, Graphic Production, And Popular Visual Culture. Its Comparatively Restrained Palette And Expressive Treatment Distinguish It From The Brightly Colored Character Imagery More Commonly Associated With Murakami'S Public Reputation.
Signature:Takashi Murakami
Description:The Composition Presents A Partially Obscured Human Profile Emerging From An Energetic Field Of Red, Black, White, And Gray. Broad Vertical Passages, Distressed Textures, Fragmented Shapes, And Irregular Printed Marks Overlap Across The Surface, Alternately Revealing And Concealing The Figure. A Sharply Defined Eye And The Outline Of The Forehead, Nose, And Mouth Establish The Portrait, While Surrounding Layers Dissolve The Subject Into An Almost Abstract Environment. The Restricted Palette And Dramatic Contrast Create A Visually Intense Image That Balances Recognizable Figuration With Gestural Surface Effects And Collage-Like Fragmentation.
Valuation:The Work'S Appeal Is Supported By Its Bold Red-And-Black Palette, Visually Dramatic Portrait Subject, Apparent Edition Numbering, And Dated Lower-Margin Inscription. The Relatively Large Edition Of 300 Provides Broader Market Accessibility, While The Unusual Abstract Treatment May Appeal To Collectors Seeking Imagery Outside The Artist'S More Familiar Flowers And Cartoon-Derived Figures. Market Consideration Would Depend Upon Confirmation Of The Publisher, Printing Technique, Edition History, Sheet Condition, Signature, And Accompanying Documentation.
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Condition Is Appropriate To The Age Of The Item. The Absence Of A Condition Report Does Not Imply That The Lot Is Free From Damage And Wear. All Photos Are Professionally Color Calibrated. Please Go Through Photos For More Details On Conditions And Age; Color May Be Different Depending On Your Screen.
Takashi Murakami (B. 1962), Attributed To, Color Print On Paper
Provenance And Authenticity:The Lower Margin Bears An Apparent Signature, The Date 2008, And An Edition Notation Of 110/300. These Visible Inscriptions Provide The Principal Basis For The Work'S Presentation As A Dated And Numbered Editioned Print. The Sheet Is Displayed Beneath A Wide Cream-Colored Mat Within A White Wooden Frame. No Separate Certificate, Publisher'S Record, Or Documented Ownership History Has Been Provided With The Lot.
Historical Significance:The Work Demonstrates How Contemporary Printmaking Can Combine Portraiture With Abstraction, Using Layered Color And Disrupted Imagery To Transform The Human Face Into A Psychologically Charged Visual Field. The Apparent Date Of 2008 Places The Print Within A Period Of Strong International Interest In Japanese Contemporary Art And In Editioned Works That Crossed Boundaries Between Painting, Graphic Production, And Popular Visual Culture. Its Comparatively Restrained Palette And Expressive Treatment Distinguish It From The Brightly Colored Character Imagery More Commonly Associated With Murakami'S Public Reputation.
Signature:Takashi Murakami
Description:The Composition Presents A Partially Obscured Human Profile Emerging From An Energetic Field Of Red, Black, White, And Gray. Broad Vertical Passages, Distressed Textures, Fragmented Shapes, And Irregular Printed Marks Overlap Across The Surface, Alternately Revealing And Concealing The Figure. A Sharply Defined Eye And The Outline Of The Forehead, Nose, And Mouth Establish The Portrait, While Surrounding Layers Dissolve The Subject Into An Almost Abstract Environment. The Restricted Palette And Dramatic Contrast Create A Visually Intense Image That Balances Recognizable Figuration With Gestural Surface Effects And Collage-Like Fragmentation.
Valuation:The Work'S Appeal Is Supported By Its Bold Red-And-Black Palette, Visually Dramatic Portrait Subject, Apparent Edition Numbering, And Dated Lower-Margin Inscription. The Relatively Large Edition Of 300 Provides Broader Market Accessibility, While The Unusual Abstract Treatment May Appeal To Collectors Seeking Imagery Outside The Artist'S More Familiar Flowers And Cartoon-Derived Figures. Market Consideration Would Depend Upon Confirmation Of The Publisher, Printing Technique, Edition History, Sheet Condition, Signature, And Accompanying Documentation.
Bidders Need To Know
All The Items Are Sold As Is And All Sales Are Final. All Bidders Are Encouraged To Review Our Terms Before Bidding.
By Registering For And/Or Placing A Bid In Any Time Auction, You Acknowledge That You Have Read, Understand, And Agree To Our Auction Terms, Shipping, And Payment Policies.
We Encourage All Buyers To Ask For Condition Reports And/Or Other Photos Before Bidding. If You Have Any Questions About Each Item, Email Is The Best Way To Reach Us. Email Newyork@Timeauctionglobal.Com So We May Assist You In Your Assessment.
Condition Is Appropriate To The Age Of The Item. The Absence Of A Condition Report Does Not Imply That The Lot Is Free From Damage And Wear. All Photos Are Professionally Color Calibrated. Please Go Through Photos For More Details On Conditions And Age; Color May Be Different Depending On Your Screen.
