Missing in Action 2 by Yoshitomo Nara, 2002, acrylic on paper, sold Jun 2021

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Missing in Action 2

Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese, b. 1959) · 2002

HK$7,026,000 price realized incl. premium

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Medium: Acrylic · Works on paper all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on paper”
Support: Paper
Signed / inscribed: Signed, titled and dated '"MISSING IN ACTION 2" Nara [in Japanese] 2002' on the reverse · Yoshitomo Nara signature
Category: Acrylic paintings
Dimensions: 72.6 x 51.5 cm. (28 5/8 x 20 1/4 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale in Association with Poly Auction (HK010121)
Date: June 8, 2021
Location: Hong Kong
Lot: 18
Estimate: HK$2,500,000 – HK$3,500,000 (≈ $322,175 – $451,045) (≈ £227,702 – £318,782) (≈ €264,468 – €370,255)
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