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Soldier by Yoshitomo Nara, 2003, acrylic, colored pencil on paper, sold May 2014

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Soldier

Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese, b. 1959) · 2003

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Medium: Acrylic · Works on paper all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic, colored pencil on paper”
Support: Paper
Signed / inscribed: Signed and dated · Yoshitomo Nara signature
Category: Acrylic paintings
Dimensions: 28 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (71.8 x 51.4 cm.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Contemporary Art Day Sale (NY010414)
Date: May 16, 2014
Location: New York
Lot: 181
Estimate: $80,000 – $120,000 (≈ £47,594 – £71,390) (≈ €58,411 – €87,617)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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