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LW: Iconic Collectibles & Asian Art

Sun, Feb 22, 2026 05:00PM EST
Lot 79

TAKASHI MURAKAMI, ATTRIBUTED TO, OFFSET LITHOGRAPH 'SELF-PORTRAIT WITH KAIKAI AND KIKI (BLACK BACKGROUND)'

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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Offset lithograph. Features a central cartoon self-portrait of the artist with glasses and beard, flanked by Kaikai and Kiki. Set against a dense background of colorful smiling flowers on a black ground. Bears a silver signature at the bottom right.

Dimensions: Image Size (frame not included): 13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in (35 x 35 cm)

Note: Takashi Murakami (born in 1962) is a contemporary Japanese artist. He developed the "Superflat" style. His works often use symbols such as sunflowers and Mr. DOB, blending traditional Japanese manga with otaku culture. His vibrant colors are renowned for blurring the boundaries between high art and low art, integrating the aesthetic characteristics of traditional Japanese art with the essence of postwar Japanese culture and society. This style is a hallmark of Murakami's artistic style and that of other Japanese artists he has influenced.