Lot 671 · Japanese & Korean Art Including Arts of the Meiji Period
Taikyo (Before the mirror [Red geisha]), 1916.7
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- Estimate
- $3,000–$4,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Japanese & Korean Art Including Arts of the Meiji Period , New York · 4 June 1998
- Dimensions
- 17 5/16 x 11¼in. (43.9 x 28.5cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4985311
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-4985311 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-4985311
Itō Shinsui, Taikyo (Before the mirror [Red geisha]), 1916.7. Christie's, 4 Jun 1998, lot 671. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4985311.
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Itō Shinsui, Taikyo (Before the mirror [Red geisha]), 1916.7. Christie's, 4 Jun 1998, lot 671. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4985311.
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From the same sale Japanese & Korean Art Including Arts of the Meiji Period · Jun 1998
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffettiera in Argento, Napoli 1840 Circa, Maestro Argentiere Probabi… | CAFFETTIERA IN ARGENTO, NAPOLI 1840 CIRCA, MAESTRO ARGENTIERE PROBABILMENTE G. BALLERINO , BASE CIRCOLARE CON DECORAZIONE SBALZATA A FOGLIE, CORPO PIRIFORME CON MOTIVI A "COCCIOLETTE", BECCO CON FINALE A TESTA EQUINA, MANICO IN LEGNO EBANIZZATO, CIMASA CON CESPO DI FIORI - ALT. CM 33, PESO G. 1.024 | $9,000,000–$12,000,000 | |
| Portrait of an official | Anonymous (19th century) | $5,000–$6,000 | |
| Vassoio in Argento Contemporaneo , Forma Ovale, Superficie Liscia, Co… | VASSOIO IN ARGENTO CONTEMPORANEO , FORMA OVALE, SUPERFICIE LISCIA, CORNICE CON MODANATURA TRAFILATA - CM 35XCM 52, PESO G. 1.350 (AMMACCATURE) | $400,000–$450,000 | |
| Coppia Di Doppieri in Argento, Probabilmente Genova 1825 Circa , Base… | COPPIA DI DOPPIERI IN ARGENTO, PROBABILMENTE GENOVA 1825 CIRCA , BASE CIRCOLARE CON DECORAZIONE A FOGLIE LANCEOLATE E FIORI STILIZZATI RICORRENTI, BALAUSTRO TRONCOCONICO, PARTE SUPERIORE A DUE BRACCI E TRE FIAMME - ALT. CM 38, PESO DI ENTRAMBI G. 1.500 (LIEVI AMMACCATURE E DISTORSIONI) (2) | $3,500,000–$5,000,000 | |
| Momoyama Period (16Th-17Th Century) | A Negoro Lacquer Table ( Takatsuki ) | $15,000–$20,000 | |
| Servizio Di Posate in Argento, Fine Sec. XIX Composto Da: 12 Forchett… | SERVIZIO DI POSATE IN ARGENTO, FINE SEC. XIX COMPOSTO DA: 12 FORCHETTE DA TAVOLA, 12 COLTELLI DA TAVOLA, 6 CUCCHIAI DA TAVOLA, 6 FORCHETTE DA DESSERT, 6 COLTELLI DA DESSERT, 6 CUCCHIAINI E 5 POSATE DA PORTATA, TOTALE PEZZI N. 53 - PESO PRESUMIBILE G. 2.300 (53) | $1,600,000–$2,000,000 |
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| Itō Shinsui | Snowy Night (Yuki no yoru), from the series Twelve New Image | Heritage Auctions, Jun 2024 | ||
| Itō Shinsui | Ito Shinsui (1898-1972) Taisho era (1912-1926), circa 1917-1 | Bonhams, Mar 2019 | ||
| Itō Shinsui | Ito Shinsui (1898-1972) Taisho era (1912-1926), 1917 | Bonhams, Mar 2019 |
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