NARA YOSHITOMO | Untitled

signed, titled in Japanese and dated 09 on the reverse

Marianne Boesky Gallery, New York
The Seibu Department Store, Japan
Acquired by the present owner from the above

Yoshitomo Nara: The Complete Works 1984-2010, Volume I, Bijutsu Shuppan Sha, Tokyo, Japan, 2011, p.217, cat. no. P-2009-009 (illustrated in colour)

This work is in very good condition overall. Evidence of very minor wear in handling along edges of the canvas. Thinly painted areas are observed, scarcely scattered throughout which are inherent to artist's chosen method of execution. No apparent condition issue observed when examined under ultraviolet light. Framed.
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“I express in paintings and sculptures what I cannot with words. One thing that can be said about all of my works is, that even if they look sad in appearance, the artist is creating them with positive emotions.”

– Nara Yoshitomo