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Lot 451 · Christie's Jewels Online

Kamisuki (Combing the hair), 1929.10

Torii Kotondo

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Estimate
$1,500–$2,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Christie's Jewels Online, New York · 29 March 2005
Dimensions
46.2 x 30cm
Record ID
TB-2026-5831333
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Torii Kotondo, Kamisuki (Combing the hair), 1929.10. Christie's, 29 Mar 2005, lot 451. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5831333.

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Torii Kotondo, Kamisuki (Combing the hair), 1929.10. Christie's, 29 Mar 2005, lot 451. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5831333.

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From the same sale Christie's Jewels Online · Mar 2005

LotArtistEstimateResult
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 'Diamonds by the Yard' Drop Earrings TIFFANY & CO. ELSA PERETTI 'DIAMONDS BY THE YARD' DROP EARRINGS $1,200–$1,800
Emerald and Diamond Ring with Agl Report EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING WITH AGL REPORT $3,000–$5,000
Boucheron Gold Necklace BOUCHERON GOLD NECKLACE $5,000–$7,000
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Bracelet Watch VAN CLEEF & ARPELS GOLD BRACELET WATCH $3,000–$5,000
Cartier 'Baignoire' Gold and Stainless Steel Watch CARTIER 'BAIGNOIRE' GOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL WATCH $1,500–$2,500
Hermès Carnelian and Gold Ring HERMÈS CARNELIAN AND GOLD RING $2,000–$3,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Torii Kotondo Sash (Blue and Purple) $4,500 Heritage Auctions, Mar 2025
Torii Kotondo Combing Hair (Kamisuki) Heritage Auctions, Mar 2026
Torii Kotondo One woodblock print Bonhams, Mar 2016
Torii Kotondo Make-up (Kesho), 1930 (Showa 4, June) Heritage Auctions, Jun 2024
Torii Kotondo Long Undergarments (Nagajuban), July, 1929 (Shōwa 4) Heritage Auctions, Sep 2024
Torii Kotondo Shobu yukata (Summer robe with iris pattern) Christie's, Mar 2021
Torii Kotondo Sash (Black and Red) Heritage Auctions, Mar 2025
Torii Kotondo TORII KOTONDO (1900-1976) Showa era (1926-1989), 1929 Bonhams, Jul 2020

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