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Lot 449 · Christie's Jewels Online

Ame (Rain), 1929.10

Torii Kotondo

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Estimate
$1,200–$1,800 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Christie's Jewels Online, New York · 29 March 2005
Dimensions
45.6 x 30cm
Record ID
TB-2026-5831331
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Torii Kotondo, Ame (Rain), 1929.10. Christie's, 29 Mar 2005, lot 449. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5831331.

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From the same sale Christie's Jewels Online · Mar 2005

LotArtistEstimateResult
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

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Torii Kotondo Nagajuban (Under robe) $2,250 Christie's, Mar 2021
Torii Kotondo Kesho (Make-up) Christie's, Sep 2025
Torii Kotondo Yuge (Steam) Christie's, Sep 2025
Torii Kotondo Long Undergarments (Nagajuban), July, 1929 (Shōwa 4) Heritage Auctions, Sep 2024
Torii Kotondo Ayame Yukata (Summer Robe with Iris Pattern) Christie's, Sep 2020
Torii Kotondo Torii Kotondo (1900-1976) Showa era (1926-1989), 1929 Bonhams, Mar 2019
Torii Kotondo Kamisuki (Combing the hair), 1929.10 Christie's, Sep 2005
Torii Kotondo One woodblock print Bonhams, Mar 2016

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