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Heads by Yoshitomo Nara, 1998, fiberglass, resin, lacquer, cotton, sold May 2016Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese, b. 1959) · 1998

$209,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £144,707≈ €183,736

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Medium
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As published: “fiberglass, resin, lacquer, cotton”
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated · Yoshitomo Nara signature
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
each 4 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (10.2 x 11.4 x 8.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (NY010416)
Date
May 10, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
204
Estimate
$100,000 – $150,000 (≈ £69,238 – £103,857) (≈ €87,912 – €131,868)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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