Lot 7004
Lot 7004
PROPERTY FROM THE CHANEY FAMILY COLLECTION
AYA TAKANO (JAPAN, B. 1976)

Black Dog

Price Realised USD 3,750
Estimate
USD 25,000 - USD 35,000
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AYA TAKANO (JAPAN, B. 1976)

Black Dog

Price Realised USD 3,750
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Price Realised USD 3,750
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AYA TAKANO (JAPAN, B. 1976)
Black Dog
wood, styrofoam, cotton and cloth
221 x 161 x 358 cm. (87 x 63⅜ x 141 in.)
Executed in 2006

Please note this lot is the property of a private consignor.
Provenance
Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Miami, USA
Acquired from the above by the present owner
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Lot Essay



Aya Takano is known for her unique illustrations of a supernatural and Superflat world. Repeated in several paintings and illustrations, Takano’s character of the black dog is a prominent part of the mythical world the artist invites us into. Takano channels the golden age of toys in Japan through representing her beloved character as an oversized plush toy.

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