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Takashi Murakami

Japanese · b. 1962 · Painter, Sculptor

Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist. He works in fine arts as well as commercial media and is known for blurring the line between high and low arts. His work… (Wikipedia)

$6,080,000≈ £4,346,583≈ €5,087,440Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumRed Demon and Blue Demon with 48 ArhatsPhillips1,540lots offered2007–2026years recorded87%sold (1,326)$2.7kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Red Demon and Blue Demon with 48 Arhats by Takashi Murakami, 2013, acrylic, gold and platinum leaf on canvas mounted on board, in 5 parts, sold Jun 2021Red Demon and Blue Demon with 48 ArhatsPhillips · $6,080,000≈ £4,346,583≈ €5,087,440Sign up to see
  2. Flower Parent and Child by Takashi Murakami, 2018-2020, gold leaf on bronze, sold Mar 2023Flower Parent and ChildPhillips · HK$14,002,000≈ $1,783,715≈ £1,444,654≈ €1,638,540Sign up to see
  3. MPGMP, 1960->2012 by Takashi Murakami, 2012, acrylic on canvas, sold May 2018MPGMP, 1960->2012Phillips · HK$7,300,000≈ $930,531≈ £698,964≈ €797,029Sign up to see

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  1. An Homage to IKB 1957 D; and An Homage to Monopink 1960 D by Takashi Murakami, 2012, Two offset lithographs in colors, on smooth wove paper, the full sheets,, sold Apr 2016
    An Homage to IKB 1957 D; and An Homage to Monopink 1960 D, 2012
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 194/300
    both S. 29 x 20 3/4 in. (73.7 x 52.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 346
    $6,875≈ £4,739≈ €6,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Jellyfish Eyes, Max & Shimon in the Strange Forest 2004 by Takashi Murakami, 2004, lithograph, sold Mar 2016
    Jellyfish Eyes, Max & Shimon in the Strange Forest 2004, 2004
    Lithograph · ed. 84/300
    67.5 x 67.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 166
    A$5,523≈ $4,174≈ £2,952≈ €3,737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. Flowerball (4) by Takashi Murakami, 2004-2013, Offset color lithograph on paper, sold Feb 2016
    Flowerball (4), 2004-2013
    Print (other) · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 205
    $8,750≈ £6,209≈ €7,936Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Petit Panda by Takashi Murakami, 2009, Polyester, acrylic and plastic multiple in colours,, sold Jan 2016
    Petit Panda, 2009
    Acrylic
    55 x 41 x 30 cm (21 5/8 x 16 1/8 x 11 3/4 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 251
    £13,125≈ $18,523≈ €17,005Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. An Homage to Monogold 1960 C; An Homage to IKB 1957 D; An Homage to Monogold 1960 D; An Homage to Yves Klein, Multicolor D; An Homage to Monopink 1960 C; An Homage to IKB 1957 C; An Homage to Yves Klein, Multicolor C; and An Homage to Monopink 1960 D by Takashi Murakami, 2012, Eight offset lithographs in colours, on smooth wove paper, the full sheets,, sold Jan 2016
    An Homage to Monogold 1960 C; An Homage to IKB 1957 D; An Homage to Monogold 1960 D; An Homage to Yves Klein, Multicolor D; An Homage to Monopink 1960 C; An Homage to IKB 1957 C; An Homage to Yves Klein, Multicolor C; and An Homage to Monopink 1960 D, 2012
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. edition of 300
    all S. 74 x 53 cm (29 1/8 x 20 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 252
    £10,625≈ $14,995≈ €13,766Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Red Flower Ball (3-D); Flowerball Cosmos (3D); Flower Ball (3-D) Autumn 2004; Flower Ball (Lots of Colors); Flower Ball (3-D) Sequoia Sempervirens; Flower Ball (3-D) Kindergarten; and Flowerball Blood (3-D) V by Takashi Murakami, 2007; 2008 and 2013, Seven offset lithographs in colours, on smooth wove paper, the full sheets,, sold Jan 2016
    Red Flower Ball (3-D); Flowerball Cosmos (3D); Flower Ball (3-D) Autumn 2004; Flower Ball (Lots of Colors); Flower Ball (3-D) Sequoia Sempervirens; Flower Ball (3-D) Kindergarten; and Flowerball Blood (3-D) V, 2007; 2008 and 2013
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. edition of 300
    all S. 71 cm (27 7/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 253
    £9,375≈ $13,231≈ €12,146Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Architect of the Heart; Purple Flowers in a Bouquet; and Even the Digital Realm Has Flowers To Offer by Takashi Murakami, 2010; and 2013, Three offset lithographs in colours, on smooth wove paper, the full sheets,, sold Jan 2016
    Architect of the Heart; Purple Flowers in a Bouquet; and Even the Digital Realm Has Flowers To Offer, 2010; and 2013
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 69/300
    all S. 71 cm (27 7/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 254
    £4,000≈ $5,645≈ €5,182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  8. Jellyfish Eyes - Black 1; Jellyfish Eyes - Black 5; Jellyfish Eyes - Black 3; Jellyfish Eyes - White 4; Jellyfish Eyes; and Jellyfish Eyes by Takashi Murakami, 2004; 2006; 2001; 2013, Six offset lithographs in colours, on smooth wove paper, the full sheets,, sold Jan 2016
    Jellyfish Eyes - Black 1; Jellyfish Eyes - Black 5; Jellyfish Eyes - Black 3; Jellyfish Eyes - White 4; Jellyfish Eyes; and Jellyfish Eyes, 2004; 2006; 2001; 2013
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. edition of 300
    all S. 50 x 50 cm (19 5/8 x 19 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 255
    £5,500≈ $7,762≈ €7,126Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Field of Smiling Flowers; Me and Mr. DOB; If I Could Reach that Field of Flowers, I Would Die Happy ; Maiden in the Yellow Straw Hat ; and Flower by Takashi Murakami, 2002; 2009; and 2010, Five offset lithographs in colours, on smooth wove paper, the full sheets,, sold Jan 2016
    Field of Smiling Flowers; Me and Mr. DOB; If I Could Reach that Field of Flowers, I Would Die Happy ; Maiden in the Yellow Straw Hat ; and Flower, 2002; 2009; and 2010
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. edition of 300
    two S. 68 x 68 cm (26 3/4 x 26 3/4 in.) two S. 60 x 60 cm (23 5/8 x 23 5/8 in.) one S. 52.5 x 52.5 cm (20 5/8 x 20 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 256
    £4,750≈ $6,704≈ €6,154Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Flower Ball (Algae Ball); and Flower Dumpling by Takashi Murakami, 2013, Two offset lithographs in colours, on smooth wove paper, the full sheets,, sold Jan 2016
    Flower Ball (Algae Ball); and Flower Dumpling, 2013
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 52/300
    both S. 46 cm (18 1/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 257
    £2,500≈ $3,528≈ €3,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
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Takashi Murakami signature

769 catalogued lots by Takashi Murakami record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (66% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • lower right78
  • on the reverse29
  • on the stretcher4
  • in the margin3
  • along the bottom2
  • lower centre2

Form

  • signed660
  • signed and dated78
  • initialled26
  • monogrammed2
  • with seals2
  • signed in pencil1

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About Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist. He works in fine arts as well as commercial media and is known for blurring the line between high and low arts. His work draws from the aesthetic characteristics of the Japanese artistic tradition and the nature of postwar Japanese culture. He has designed covers for several hip hop albums, namely Kanye West's Graduation (2007), Future's eponymous fifth studio album (2017), West and Kid Cudi's Kids See Ghosts (2018), and Juice Wrld's posthumous The Party Never Ends (2024).

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