Lot 953 · Japanese & Korean Art
Vitality , 1966-67
Sofu Teshigahara · Brass, nails and wood in three connected parts
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- Estimate
- $15,000–$20,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Japanese & Korean Art, New York · 14 September 1999
- Dimensions
- 93¼ x 70 7/8 x 89¾in. (237 x 180 x 228cm.) each approx. (2)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4836290
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Sofu Teshigahara, Vitality , 1966-67. Christie's, 14 Sep 1999, lot 953. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4836290.
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Sofu Teshigahara, Vitality , 1966-67. Christie's, 14 Sep 1999, lot 953. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4836290.
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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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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofu Teshigahara | Untitled | $11,046 | SBI Art Auction, Jan 2018 | |
| Sofu Teshigahara | tableau graphisme | Sotheby's, Oct 2018 | ||
| Sofu Teshigahara | Ikebana | Finarte, Oct 2020 | ||
| Joan Miró | Le gourou déployé (M. 700) | Sotheby's, Mar 2023 | ||
| Joan Miró | Sans Titre | Phillips, Jul 2021 | ||
| Andy Warhol | [no title recorded] | Dorotheum, Dec 2025 | ||
| Andy Warhol | Fellatio (F. & S. II.178) | Sotheby's, Mar 2023 | ||
| Joan Miró | La Biche Chantant la Tosca (D. 485) | Sotheby's, Mar 2022 |
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