Now Murakami COAs are popping up all over! I just discovered that the MOCA, of all places, includes a Kaikai Kiki COA with your Murakami print. Contradicting the claim in ‘What they don’t tell you about COAs’, a COA for a Murakami offset print does exist––at least from the MOCA. In any event, prints purchased …
What they don’t tell you about COAs
One of the most common questions buyers ask about a Murakami is, “Do you have a COA?” For the uninitiated, COA means, “Certificate of Authenticity”. A proper COA can potentially help authenticate a piece of art, especially an original, one-of-a-kind piece; however, most COAs do not meaningfully provide evidence for authenticity. Understandably, many buyers want …
Hey Dude, Where’s My Murakami?
When will Murakami’s New Day print arrive? No one knows!! There has been a recent proliferation of the new 2013 Murakami prints on the internet. Just run a quick search on Ebay with the keywords “Murakami 2013” to find a variety of new prints, especially Dobs and Flower Balls. The only issue is––when will these …