Lot 49 · An Inquiring Mind: American Collecting of Japanese & Korean Art
Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Koshu
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- Estimate
- $5,000–$7,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — An Inquiring Mind: American Collecting of Japanese & Korean Art, New York · 25 April 2017
- Dimensions
- 8 x 6 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (20.3 x 17.5 x 2.9 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3943746
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Lacquer Writing Box, Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Koshu. Christie's, 25 Apr 2017, lot 49. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3943746.
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A Lacquer Writing Box, Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Koshu. Christie's, 25 Apr 2017, lot 49. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3943746.
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From the same sale An Inquiring Mind: American Collecting of Japanese & Korean Art · Apr 2017
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silla dynasty (5th - 6th century) | A group of gilt-bronze fragments | $15,000–$25,000 | |
| Joseon Dynasty (19th century) | A white porcelain double-walled reticulated water dropper | $6,000–$8,000 | |
| Joseon dynasty (19th century) | A Painted-wood Figure of a Boy Attendant ( Dongja ) | $20,000–$30,000 | |
| Joseon Dynasty (19th century) | A painted-wood figure of a boy attendant ( Dongja ) | $30,000–$40,000 | |
| Joseon Dynasty (19th century) | A painted-wood figure of a mountain god ( dharmapalas ) | $30,000–$40,000 | |
| Geese and reeds | Yang Gihun (1843 - ?) | $20,000–$30,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Lacquer Writing Box | Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century) | $18,750 | Christie's, Sep 2007 | |
| A Lacquer Writing Box | Edo Period (19Th Century), Iizuka Toyo (1725?-1790), Signed | Christie's, Mar 2008 | ||
| A Lacquer Writing Box | Signed Shiomi Masanari, Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century) | Christie's, Dec 2006 | ||
| A Lacquer Writing Box | Edo Period (18Th-19Th Century) | Christie's, Sep 2020 | ||
| Katsushika Hokusai | Ôban. Series: Fugaku sanjurokkei. Title: Aoyama. Enza-no-mat | Lempertz, Jun 2021 | ||
| A Lacquer Writing Box | Taisho-Showa Period (20Th Century), Signed Jiho with Cursive | Christie's, Sep 2023 | ||
| A Lacquer Writing Box | Signed Kajikawa Saku and with Pot Seal, Edo Period (19Th Cen | Christie's, Dec 2006 | ||
| A Lacquer Writing Box | Edo-Meiji Period (Early 19Th Century) | Christie's, Mar 2023 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.