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Lot 155 · Japanese & Korean Art

Kesho (applying powder), from the series Twelve Aspects of Women

Torii Kotondo

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Estimate
$1,500–$2,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Japanese & Korean Art, New York · 2 April 2003
Dimensions
18 1/8 x 11 3/8in. (45.9 x 28.8cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-4533085
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Torii Kotondo, Kesho (applying powder), from the series Twelve Aspects of Women. Christie's, 2 Apr 2003, lot 155. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4533085.

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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 Kamisuki (Combing Hair) Christie's, Mar 2021
Torii Kotondo TORII KOTONDO (1900-1976) Showa era (1926-1989), 1934 Bonhams, Mar 2025
Torii Kotondo Make-up (Kesho), 1930 (Showa 4, June) Heritage Auctions, Jun 2024

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