"Thoughts on Matisse" from 2015, part of Murakami's 'Flowerball' series. Numbered and signed print of 300 Professionally framed.
This print was purchased from a private collector in Japan and was received with Packaging from Kai Kai Kiki, Murakami's company.
Dear Steven,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal
The presented object appears to be an offset print on paper with the measurements of 27 7/8 inches in diameter. The title is Flowerball: Thoughts on Matisse and was made in the year 2015. It was made by the Japanese artist Takashi MURAKAMI (1962) and is hand-signed with a felt tip pen.
Works by this artist were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 1.000 to 2.000 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
George
Dear Steven,
Thank you for your email. An insurance value would be 3.000 to 3.500 USD.
With kind regards,
George
Thank you George. This appraisal was a bit lower than I expected. Were you able to find any auction sales that include the center flower being multi colored, as it's my understanding this makes the work more desirable? I see retail prices of $5000 and above.
Can you also provide an insurance value?