BAIT Mr DOB figure by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Takashi Murakami Painted cast vinyl, edition of 400 27 x 34 x 26 cm (10 1/2 x 13 x 10 in) Sold
2010s Pop Art More Art
PVC
BAIT Mr DOB figure by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Takashi Murakami Painted cast vinyl, edition of 400 27 x 34 x 26 cm (10 1/2 x 13 x 10 in) Sold
PVC
Soccer Flower Ball with Vinyl Bag
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Soccer Flower Ball (2002) by Takashi Murakami Offset Lithograph on Soccer Ball with Vinyl Bag 9
Leather
$5,884
H 10.79 in W 9.26 in
Mr.DOB Figure by BAIT × SWITCH Collectibles Gold Edition
By Takashi Murakami
Located in PARIS, FR
Takashi Murakami × ComplexCon Mr.DOB Figure by BAIT × SWITCH Collectibles (Gold Edition), 2016
Vinyl, Resin
Mr. Dob
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Mr. Dob Manufacturer ComplexCon Bait. Takashi Murakami’s Mr DOB sculpture toy is a collectable
Acrylic, Vinyl
DOBTOPUS B
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
DOBTOPUS B - TAKASHI MURAKAMI Limited edition of 400
Vinyl
DOBTOPUS A
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
DOBTOPUS A - TAKASHI MURAKAMI Limited edition of 400
Vinyl
Mr. Dob
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Presented by 'David Benrimon Fine Art' for Market Art & Design Painted cast vinyl Ref: 1006
Vinyl
Sold
H 9 in W 7 in D 4 in
Takashi Murakami DOB Figure (Murakami Fuchsia DOB-kun)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure 2019: DOB-kun’s name, defined in his rounded ears and face, is the
Vinyl
Sold
H 9 in W 7 in D 4 in
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure (Murakami white DOB-kun)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure 2019: DOB-kun’s name, defined in his rounded ears and face, is the
Vinyl
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure (Murakami dark blue DOB-kun)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Dark Blue DOB-kun Figure 2019: DOB-kun’s name, defined in his rounded ears and
Vinyl
Sold
H 9 in W 7 in D 4 in
Takashi Murakami Fuchsia DOB Figure (Murakami Fuchsia DOB-kun MoMa)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure 2019: DOB-kun’s name, defined in his rounded ears and face, is the
Vinyl
Sold
H 9.25 in W 10.75 in
Takashi Murakami Mr. DOB (red Takashi Murakami Mr. DOB)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Mr. DOB, 2016: Takashi Murakami limited edition 2016 Mr. DOB figure. Medium
Resin, Vinyl
Sold
H 9 in W 7 in D 4 in
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun: set of 2 (Murakami dark blue & fuschaDOB-kun)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figures 2019. Set of 2: Dark Blue & Fuscha: DOB-kun’s name, defined in
Vinyl
Sold
H 72 in W 72 in
Takashi Murakami vinyl flower sculpture (Takashi Murakami flowers)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This Takashi Murakami designed pool float is a giant full-color Murakami flower that expands to an
Plastic, Offset
Sold
H 72 in W 72 in
Takashi Murakami vinyl flower sculpture (Takashi Murakami flowers)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This Takashi Murakami designed pool float is a giant full-color Murakami flower that expands to an
Offset, Plastic
BAIT Mr DOB figure
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Takashi Murakami Vinyl, edition of 400 27 x 34 x 26 cm (10 1/2 x 13 x 10 in) Sold in 'as new
PVC
Takashi Murakami, Original Vinyl Record Cover Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The colorful, pastel imagery captures Murakami’s fascination with anime and manga (comic books
Mixed Media
Sold
H 9.5 in W 10.5 in D 10 in
Takashi Murakami Complexcon 2016 Exclusive Mr Dob Red Blue Vinyl Art Toy New
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Draper, UT
“Mr. DOB (Original)” features Murakami's primary image, Mr. DOB, a hybrid cartoon figure, which is
Acrylic, Vinyl
Sold
H 9.5 in W 10.5 in D 10 in
Takashi Murakami Complexcon 2016 Exclusive Mr Dob Red Blue Vinyl Art Toy New
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Draper, UT
“Mr. DOB (Original)” features Murakami's primary image, Mr. DOB, a hybrid cartoon figure, which is
Acrylic, Vinyl
Takashi Murakami DOB figure (Takashi Murakami art toy)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure 2019: DOB-kun’s name, defined in his rounded ears and face, is the
Vinyl
Takashi Murakami DOB figure (Takashi Murakami art toy)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure: A limited edition Takashi Murakami art toy featuring the artist's
Vinyl
Sold
H 9 in W 7 in D 4 in
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure (Murakami Fuchsia DOB-kun)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure 2019: DOB-kun’s name, defined in his rounded ears and face, is the
Vinyl
Sold
H 9 in W 7 in D 4 in
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure (Murakami dark blue DOB-kun)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Dark Blue DOB-kun Figure 2019: DOB-kun’s name, defined in his rounded ears and
Vinyl
Sold
H 9.25 in W 10.75 in D 8 in
Signed Takashi Murakami Mr. DOB (red Takashi Murakami Mr. DOB)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Mr. DOB, 2016: Hand-signed version of Murakami's limited edition 2016 Mr. DOB
Resin, Vinyl
Sold
H 9 in W 7 in
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun: set of 2 (Murakami dark blue & fuschaDOB-kun)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figures 2019. Set of 2: Dark Blue & Fuscha: DOB-kun’s name, defined in
Vinyl
Sold
H 9 in W 7 in
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure (Takashi Murakami dark blue DOB-kun MoMA)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Dark Blue DOB-kun Figure 2019: DOB-kun’s name, defined in his rounded ears and
Vinyl
Sold
H 9 in W 7 in
Takashi Murakami DOB Figures: set of 4 works (Takashi Murakami Mr. Dob)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure (Takashi Murakami Mr. Dob) set of 4 works: Limited edition Takashi
Vinyl
Sold
H 9 in W 5 in
Takashi Murakami KAIKAI & KIKI (Takashi Murakami Blue Eyes art toys: set of 2)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Kaikai & Kiki (Blue Eyes) 2019: A limited edition Takashi Murakami art toy set
Vinyl
‘Melting DOB (Ice Blue)’ Sculpture, 2022
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
, dedication and unmatched premium services. Takashi Murakami, born February 1, 1962 in Itabashi City, Tokyo
Plastic, Vinyl
Sold
H 10.79 in W 9.26 in
Mr DOB Figure By BAIT x SWITCH Collectibles - Gold Edition (Signed)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Painted cast vinyl Edition of 250 (reported) Signed and dated on underside, not numbered Mint, as
Vinyl
Mr. DOBtopus B
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Dallas, TX
Takashi Murakami Mr. DOBtopus B, 2017 Vinyl Sculpture 9.5 x 12.65 x 7.87 One of the most acclaimed
Plastic, PVC, Acrylic
Mr. DOBtopus A.
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Dallas, TX
Takashi Murakami Mr. DOBtopus A., 2017 Vinyl Sculpture 11 x 9.5 x 10.25 One of the most acclaimed
Plastic, PVC, Acrylic
Sold
H 9.45 in W 5.83 in D 3.78 in
Kaikai & Kiki Vinyl Sculpture (Blue Eyes) by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Limited Edition Kaikai & Kiki Vinyl Sculpture (Blue Eyes) by Takashi Murakami
Plastic
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Plastic, Velvet
Balloon Dog (Blue)
By Jeff Koons
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Balloon Dog (Blue) 2021. Porcelain with metallic chromatic coating Limited edition of 69/799 ex. Certificate of authenticity and the original box. Incised signature, edition number,...
Metal
Hyperreal Light Blue Glass Balloon Sculpture
By Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Light blue hyperreal glass water balloon sculpture by Dylan Martinez. These hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandblasted and acid-etched to resemble r...
Glass, Blown Glass
$1,474,987
H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
Copper, Gold
$17,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 36.22 in W 35.43 in D 55.12 in
90° Minuto Foosball Table by Teckell in Walnut
By Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A subtle and elegant walnut structure highlights and supports this modern and essential foosball table, inviting the challenge of enjoying the game until its very last minute (90° Mi...
Crystal
$22,951
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
$7,200
H 2 in Dm 45 in
IRIS I - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter)
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
a mesmerizing sea of blue, green and ocre color tones from an ongoing photography project since the late 1990s, capturing the details of the human iris and a pupil's unique abstracti...
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Photographic Film
$1,973
H 21.66 in W 32.29 in D 16.93 in
Circa 1900's, an Italian, Provincial Style, decorative Bird Cage
Located in London, Park Royal
1900's Italian Provincial Style Decorative Bird Cage with Yellow Stained Glass Windows. Crafted in Italy, this piece offers a blend of rustic charm and delicate artistry, suitable fo...
Wire
$3,000Sale Price|33% Off
H 49.75 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid century embossed leather steamer trunk on caster wheels, with brass plated hardware. A vertical trunk - a royal traveling companion functioning as a portable wardrobe. Slick desi...
Brass
$4,800
H 12 in W 13 in D 12 in
"TV", needlepoint woman on horseback wrapped around vintage television with plug
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"TV" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander is a free standing sculpture. This piece is made from sourcing vintage needlepoint embroidery featuring a woman on vintage television...
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami may be famous among collectors for the psychedelic flowers and chaotic cartoons that populate his prints and paintings, but artists likely know him as the theorist behind the contemporary art movement he calls “Superflat.”
Partially inspired by the Pop art of Andy Warhol, in which celebrity culture and mundane mass-produced items became the focus of bright and colorful works that both celebrated and criticized consumerism, Murakami’s Superflat encompasses painting, sculpture, digital design and more to present a subversive look at consumerism but is also an effort to blend fine art and lowbrow culture.
A multifaceted and remarkably influential artist as well as a compulsive art collector, Murakami has collaborated with brands such as Louis Vuitton, while one of his most famous Superflat works is the teddy bear on the cover of the Graduation album by American rapper Kanye West.
In 1993 Murakami earned his Ph.D. from Tokyo University of the Arts, where he was trained in nihonga, a style of painting that originated in the late 19th century by artists who worked to preserve and promote the conventions and processes associated with traditional Japanese art. While practicing nihonga, Murakami began to realize that his beliefs didn’t align with the tradition, so his art subsequently took on a satirical feel that embodied a critique of the movement. Before long, his style took a drastic turn, embracing otaku, a rising postwar cultural phenomenon among Japan’s younger crowd who loved anime and manga. (Otaku is also integral to Superflat.)
This is when Murakami’s most well-known character, Mr. DOB, was born. This anime-inspired icon, which Americans might interpret as a cross between Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Lewis Carroll’s Cheshire Cat given its pronounced ears and broad and menacing grin, was part of the artist’s endeavor to elevate the otaku subculture but also to target mass consumerism. While Murakami conceived of Mr. DOB years ahead of his 2000-era Superflat theory, there is much common ground between the two. Not unlike his other creations, Murakami’s Mr. DOB is equal parts erotic, disturbing and cartoonish — an incisive mockery of the mingling of commerce and fine art so prevalent in Japanese popular culture.
Find original Takashi Murakami prints, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.
Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metal — bronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.
If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.
And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of exceptional sculptures for sale. Browse works by your favorite creator, style, period or other attribute.