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- Estimate
- $20,000–$30,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Japanese & Korean Art, New York · 14 September 1999
- Dimensions
- 17 3/8 x 11 3/8in. (44 x 28.9cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4836283
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-4836283 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-4836283
Itō Shinsui, Taikyo (Before the mirror [Red geisha]), 1916. Christie's, 14 Sep 1999, lot 945. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4836283.
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Itō Shinsui, Taikyo (Before the mirror [Red geisha]), 1916. Christie's, 14 Sep 1999, lot 945. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4836283.
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From the same sale Japanese & Korean Art · Sep 1999
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds and Flowers ( Hwajo ) | Anonymous (20th century) | $2,000–$3,000 | |
| Anonymous (20th century) | Anonymous (20th century) | $3,000–$5,000 | |
| Flowers | Anonymous (20th century) | $2,000–$3,000 | |
| Scholar's Accouterments ( chaekgori ) | Anonymous (20th century) | $2,500–$3,000 | |
| Butterflies and Flowers | Anonymous (20th century) | $1,000–$2,000 | |
| Birds and Flowers | Anonymous (20th century) | $1,500–$2,000 |
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| Itō Shinsui | Ito Shinsui (1898-1972) Taisho era (1912-1926), 1916 | Bonhams, Mar 2019 | ||
| Itō Shinsui | Shin bijin jyuni sugata (Twelve figures of modern beauties) | Christie's, Mar 2026 | ||
| Itō Shinsui | After the Bath (Yuagari), 1917 (Taisho 6) | Heritage Auctions, Jun 2024 | ||
| Itō Shinsui | Snowy Night (Yuki no yoru), from the series Twelve New Image | Heritage Auctions, Jun 2024 | ||
| Itō Shinsui | ITŌ SHINSUI (1898-1972) Taisho era (1912-1926), dated 1916 | Bonhams, Sep 2024 | ||
| Itō Shinsui | Ito Shinsui (1898-1972) Taisho era (1912-1926), circa 1917-1 | Bonhams, Mar 2019 |
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