Artist
An Ivory Ball
3results on record
100%sell-through
$814median result (USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer)
$1,980record in our coverage
Drawn from 3 recorded results (3 sold · 0 passed) across 2 auction houses, 2004–2014. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer method · log scale
Compared with A Gold Lacquer Five-case Inro An Ivory Ball A Gold Lacquer Five-case Inro
| Metric | An Ivory Ball | A Gold Lacquer Five-case Inro |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $814 | $2,999 |
| Record price | $1,980 | $18,097 |
| Results on record | 3 | 37 |
| Years active at auction | 2004–2014 | 1998–2018 |
Related artists: A Gold Lacquer Five-case InroThree Ivory NetsukeA Gold Lacquer Four-case InroHakuin Ekaku
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonhams | 2 | 100% | $1,252 | 0.89× |
| Christie's | 1 | — | $814 | — |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 3 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2014·05 | By Ichimin, Meiji Period | $1,005–$1,340 | Bonhams | |||
| 2012·05 | By Shigemitsu, Meiji/Taisho Period | $950–$1,267 | Bonhams | |||
| 2004·12 | An ivory ball | $585–$779 | Christie's | |||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $19, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.