Rare Yoshitomo Nara Piece Goes to Auction
A rare piece from Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara will go on live auction through Sotheby’s on September 28, 2026, their website reports. The painting from 1994 is named “Present” and is considered one of the defining pieces of his celebrated knife-bearing series. It depicts an androgynous child with angled eyes, rosy cheeks, and a chubby fist clutching a blade while holding a steadfast gaze.