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We are pleased to present this month a rare and intimate early work by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara. Untitled (1994) is an original watercolor on paper created during a formative period of the artist’s career, offering a direct glimpse into the visual language that would later define his international reputation.

Executed in watercolor, the composition already displays Nara’s unmistakable approach: childlike figures rendered with emotional ambiguity, where innocence is paired with an underlying sense of tension and quiet defiance. The softness of the medium allows for delicate tonal transitions and subtle textures, enhancing the expressive immediacy and personal character of the work.

Produced in 1994, this unique piece belongs to Nara’s early works on paper—particularly sought after by collectors for their spontaneity and their direct connection to the artist’s hand. Signed and dated by the artist in the lower right, the work stands as a rare example of his early practice, created prior to his global recognition and increasingly scarce on the market today.

Measuring 40 × 30 cm (15.74 × 11.81 in) and presented framed, the artwork is in excellent overall condition. Close inspection reveals slight undulations in the paper, consistent with the inherent characteristics of watercolor, and the work was inspected within its frame.

Now available, Untitled (1994) represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind work by Yoshitomo Nara—an essential and historically significant piece for serious collectors of contemporary Japanese art. The artwork is shipped worldwide from France, with museum-grade packaging, full insurance, and tracking, ensuring a secure and seamless acquisition.