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Lot 231 · Japanese and Korean Art

Kamisuki (Combing Hair)

Torii Kotondo

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Estimate
$2,000–$3,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Japanese and Korean Art, New York · 16 March 2021
Dimensions
Vertical oban: 18 1/8 x 11 ¾ in. (46 x 29.8 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-3564033
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Torii Kotondo, Kamisuki (Combing Hair). Christie's, 16 Mar 2021, lot 231. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3564033.

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From the same sale Japanese and Korean Art · Mar 2021

LotArtistEstimateResult
Late Kofun Period (6Th-7Th Century) A LARGE HANIWA EARTHENWARE SCULPTURE OF A HORSE $20,000–$30,000
Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century), Attributed to Morikawa Toen (1820-1894) A CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE OF A DEER $5,000–$7,000
Edo Period (19Th Century), Signed Myochin Ki Muneaki Kore Saku (Made … AN IRON ARTICULATED SCULPTURE OF AN EAGLE $40,000–$60,000
Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century), Attributed to Kano Natsuo (1828-1898) A PAIR OF SILVER PRESENTATION VASES $40,000–$60,000
Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century), Signed Gyokuryuken Sanmi A ROCK CRYSTAL SPHERE ON A SILVER DRAGON $50,000–$70,000
Edo-Meiji Period (19Th Century), Signed Toshiyuki and Sealed Yuki A SOFT-METAL-INLAID IRON VASE $7,000–$9,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Torii Kotondo Long Undergarments (Nagajuban), July, 1929 (Shōwa 4) $3,250 Heritage Auctions, Sep 2024
Torii Kotondo TORII KOTONDO (1900-1976) Showa era (1926-1989), 1929 Bonhams, Jul 2020
Torii Kotondo Nagajuban (Under robe) Christie's, Sep 2024
Torii Kotondo Torii Kotondo (1900-1976) Showa era (1926-1989), 1929 Bonhams, Mar 2019
Torii Kotondo Combing Hair (Kamisuki) Heritage Auctions, Mar 2026
Torii Kotondo TORII KOTONDO (1900-1976) Showa era (1926-1989), 1934 Bonhams, Mar 2025
Torii Kotondo One woodblock print Bonhams, Mar 2016
Torii Kotondo Make-up (Kesho), 1930 (Showa 4, June) Heritage Auctions, Jun 2024

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