Lot 445 · Christie's Jewels Online
Hotarugari (Catching fireflies), from the series Gendai bijinshu dai isshu (Modern beauties--first series), 1931.7
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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
- 43.7 x 27.8cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5831328
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Itō Shinsui, Hotarugari (Catching fireflies), from the series Gendai bijinshu dai isshu (Modern beauties--first series), 1931.7. Christie's, 29 Mar 2005, lot 445. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5831328.
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Itō Shinsui, Hotarugari (Catching fireflies), from the series Gendai bijinshu dai isshu (Modern beauties--first series), 1931.7. Christie's, 29 Mar 2005, lot 445. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5831328.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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