March Auction
Lot 321:
Yoshitomo Nara (b. 1959), My Sweet Dog Pull Toy, Wood, Vilac France, ca. 2005
Description
YOSHITOMO NARA
B. 1959
Wooden dog pull toy, produced by Vilac, France.
Executed in painted wood with metal and plastic wheel elements, the work translates Nara’s iconic stylized dog motif into a functional toy format. The elongated white body, simplified facial expression, and graphic minimalism are consistent with the artist’s distinctive visual language.
Produced in collaboration with the historic French toy manufacturer Vilac, the piece bridges contemporary art and design object culture, aligning with Nara’s early 2000s exploration of editioned functional multiples.
Presented with original yellow box and hang tag.
Details
Artist: Yoshitomo Nara (b. 1959)
Manufacturer: Vilac, France
Medium: Painted wood with metal and plastic components
Format: Pull toy on wheels, 18.5 by 12.3 by 33.5 cm. 7.25 by 4.75 by 13.25 in.
Presentation: Original box and tags present
Condition: Appears very good; minor handling wear possible
Catalogue Note
Vilac, established in 1911 in Moirans-en-Montagne, France, is renowned for high-quality wooden toys and has collaborated with contemporary designers and artists. Nara’s partnership with Vilac produced a small group of collectible design objects, circa 2005.
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