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Kikuo Saito, Thorn Apple, 1984, acrylic on canvas© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Thorn Apple

Kikuo Saito (American, 1939–2016) · 1984

$77,400 price realized incl. premium

≈ £57,675≈ €66,730

Hammer $60,000 · with buyer’s premium $77,400

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas”
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Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled and dated ""Thorn Apple" 1984 Kikuo Saito" on the reverse
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
35 1/8 x 90 1/8 in. (89.2 x 228.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art: Morning Session (NY010426)
Date
May 21, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
199
Estimate
$50,000 – $70,000 (≈ £37,258 – £52,161) (≈ €43,107 – €60,350)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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