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Lot 734 · Japanese & Korean Art

Ame (Rain), 1929.10

Torii Kotondo

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Estimate
$2,500–$3,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Japanese & Korean Art, New York · 30 May 2000
Dimensions
18¼ x 11 7/8in. (46.3 x 30.3cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-4714218
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Torii Kotondo, Ame (Rain), 1929.10. Christie's, 30 May 2000, lot 734. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4714218.

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From the same sale Japanese & Korean Art · May 2000

LotArtistEstimateResult
Poems Calligraphers unidentified (20th century) $1,000–$2,000
Van Cleef & Arpels. a Pair of 18K Gold Earhoops VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. A PAIR OF 18K GOLD EARHOOPS $700–$900
Van Cleef & Arpels. an 18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Ring VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. AN 18K GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND RING $1,000–$1,500
An Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Brooch AN ANTIQUE ROSE-CUT DIAMOND BROOCH $4,500–$5,500
Edo Period (18Th-19Th Century), Signed Gyonen Nanaju-O, Toju (By Toju… A three-case lacquer inro** $7,000–$9,000
Edo Period (19Th Century) A small four-case inro** $600–$800

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 TORII KOTONDO (1900-1976) Showa era (1926-1989), 1934 Bonhams, Mar 2025
Torii Kotondo Combing Hair (Kamisuki) Heritage Auctions, Mar 2026
Torii Kotondo Kamisuki (Combing Hair) Christie's, Mar 2021
Torii Kotondo Make-up (Kesho), 1930 (Showa 4, June) Heritage Auctions, Jun 2024

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