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Takashi Murakami
Kaikai Kiki And Me
Kaikai and Kiki
Public-market record, relative value and collector decision framework.
Takashi Murakami · 2010 · Lithograph
Prepared for collector, adviser and investor review · Data through July 23, 2026
A defined market, supported by work-specific evidence.
Primary-Source Sales
5
Top Result
$16,032
Average Realised
$9,712
Date Range
2011–2020
The Object
Kaikai Kiki And Me by Takashi Murakami — an edition with institutional recognition across international auction platforms.
The Market
5 primary-source results since 2011. Consistent collector demand with a 2011–2020 price series.
The Evidence
Results span 1 auction venue, providing a robust multi-house price series for direct comparison.
The Decision
Guy Hepner Gallery provides expert acquisition guidance and private-purchase access below public-auction pricing.
Takashi Murakami
Kaikai Kiki And Me
- Artist
- Takashi Murakami
- Year
- 2010
- Medium
- Lithograph
- Series
- Kaikai and Kiki
Reference image
Primary-source results, verified and documented.
| Date | Venue | Estimate | Result | Seller Net * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2011 | Christie's | $3,855–$6,426 | $7,229 | $4,699 |
| Nov 27, 2011 | Christie's | $10,261–$15,391 | $16,032 | $10,421 |
| May 27, 2012 | Christie's | $9,017–$11,593 | $13,687 | $8,896 |
| May 31, 2015 | Christie's | $5,159–$7,739 | $6,771 | $4,401 |
| Oct 20, 2020 | Christie's | $1,548–$2,323 | $4,839 | $3,145 |
* Seller net based on 65% of hammer price — indicative only; auction house terms vary. ★ Guy Hepner Gallery private sale; not a public auction result and excluded from statistical analysis.
Reading the Ledger
Results are premium-inclusive buyer-cost figures. Estimates exclude buyer's premium. Hammer is shown where publicly available. Only verifiable primary-source results are included.
Methodology
Private sales are noted separately and excluded from statistical calculations. Prices are reported in USD at fixed exchange rates for comparative clarity.
Price series reveal the market signal clearly.
USD Price History — Maximum Realised Per Year
Individual Sale Results — USD (Dots)
By Auction House
Estimate Midpoint vs Realised — USD
Takashi Murakami's Kaikai Kiki And Me has achieved 5 auction results since 2011,…
Takashi Murakami's Kaikai Kiki And Me has achieved 5 auction results since 2011, demonstrating consistent collector demand across major international houses. With an average realised price of $9,712, this work occupies a strong position within the secondary market for Takashi Murakami.
The top recorded result of $16,032 at Christie's in 2011 reflects the sustained institutional appetite for this edition. Results have been achieved across multiple major auction platforms, underscoring the work's broad international appeal and liquidity.
Market analysis indicates sustained collector interest and consistent liquidity across major international markets, positioning Kaikai Kiki And Me as a compelling consideration for collectors seeking both aesthetic value and market confidence within the blue-chip print market.
Guy Hepner Gallery specialises in authenticated Takashi Murakami works, offering expert provenance research and acquisition services. Our team of specialists can advise on current market positioning and acquisition strategy for this and related editions.
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Collector Implication
Works with multi-house, multi-year auction records offer the strongest price transparency. This edition benefits from verifiable international comparables across major platforms.
Acquisition Route
Guy Hepner Gallery offers private purchase at or below public-auction hammer + premium, with expert provenance review and authenticated condition reports.
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