Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Takashi Murakami — A Sketch of Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) and an Excellent Day
Takashi Murakami

A Sketch of Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) and an Excellent Day

Takashi Murakami's "A Sketch of Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) and an Excellent Day" merges Japanese pop culture iconography with contemporary fine art through his characteristic colorful, maximalist aesthetic. The work references the Anywhere Door from Doraemon, the beloved manga and anime series, transforming this fictional magical object into a subject for serious artistic examination. By elevating a recognizable element from Japanese consumer culture, Murakami continues his practice of collapsing boundaries between high art and low culture, creating a piece that appeals to both fine art audiences and fans of anime and manga.

Signed
Yes

Notes

EXHIBITED Tokyo, Perrotin, Takashi Murakami: Superflat Doraemon, 19 November 2019 - 25 January 2020. Conditions of sale Brought to you by Emmanuelle Chan Co-Head, 20/21 Evening Sale ECHAN@CHRISTIES.COM +852 2978 6721

🔨 Auction Lot

20th/21st Century Evening Sale

March 27, 2026

Estimate: $4,000,000$6,000,000

Sold: $5,715,000

Lot 29

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

Collectors of Takashi Murakami

Also spotted by

About this work

Takashi Murakami, A Sketch of Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) and an Excellent Day

Takashi Murakami's "A Sketch of Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) and an Excellent Day" merges Japanese pop culture iconography with contemporary fine art through his characteristic colorful, maximalist aesthetic. The work references the Anywhere Door from Doraemon, the beloved manga and anime series, transforming this fictional magical object into a subject for serious artistic examination. By elevating a recognizable element from Japanese consumer culture, Murakami continues his practice of collapsing boundaries between high art and low culture, creating a piece that appeals to both fine art audiences and fans of anime and manga.

Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

Sketch Format, Optimistic Mood, Colorful aesthetic, Mixed Media, Japanese Artist, Manga-Inspired, Neo-Pop, Whimsical, Contemporary Art, Doraemon reference

More works by Takashi Murakami

Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery