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Lot 117 · Art of Japan Online

Combing Hair (Kamisuki)

Torii Kotondo

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Estimate
£2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $3,321–$4,981
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Art of Japan Online , London · 26 January 1999
Dimensions
46.2 x 30.1 cm. (18⅛ x 11⅞ in.)
Record ID
TB-2026-3761742
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Torii Kotondo, COMBING HAIR (KAMISUKI). Christie's, 26 Jan 1999, lot 117. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3761742.

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From the same sale Art of Japan Online · Jan 1999

LotArtistEstimateResult
Sparrow and Wisteria Utagawa Hiroshige £1,000–£1,500
Momoyama-Edo Period (16Th-17Th Century) A KARATSU TEABOWL (CHAWAN) £6,000–£8,000
Edo Period (Late 17Th Century) AN ARITA BLUE AND WHITE APOTHECARY BOTTLE £1,000–£1,500
Edo Period (18Th-19Th Century) NOH MASK OF DEIGAN (GOLD-PAINTED EYES) £4,000–£6,000
Edo Period (18Th Century) A SUIT OF ARMOUR £12,000–£15,000
Edo Period (19Th Century) GIGAKU MASK OF KARURA (GARUDA) £3,000–£4,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Torii Kotondo Torii Kotondo (1900-1976) Showa era (1926-1989), 1929 $4,075 Bonhams, Mar 2019
Torii Kotondo Combing Hair (Kamisuki) Heritage Auctions, Mar 2026
Torii Kotondo Long Undergarments (Nagajuban), July, 1929 (Shōwa 4) Heritage Auctions, Sep 2024
Torii Kotondo Make-up (Kesho), 1930 (Showa 4, June) Heritage Auctions, Jun 2024
Torii Kotondo TORII KOTONDO (1900-1976) Showa era (1926-1989), 1929 Bonhams, Jul 2020
Torii Kotondo Make-up (Kesho) Christie's, Jun 2020
Torii Kotondo Nagajuban (Under robe) Christie's, Sep 2024
Torii Kotondo Shobu yukata (Summer robe with iris pattern) Christie's, Mar 2021

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