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Lot 450 · Christie's Jewels Online

Utatane (Taking a nap), 1930 Botan'yuki (Large snow flakes), 1931

Torii Kotondo

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Estimate
$2,000–$3,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Christie's Jewels Online, New York · 29 March 2005
Dimensions
46.7 x 29.5cm., first; 46.8 x 29.4cm., second (2)
Record ID
TB-2026-5831332
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Torii Kotondo, Utatane (Taking a nap), 1930 Botan'yuki (Large snow flakes), 1931. Christie's, 29 Mar 2005, lot 450. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5831332.

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Torii Kotondo, Utatane (Taking a nap), 1930 Botan'yuki (Large snow flakes), 1931. Christie's, 29 Mar 2005, lot 450. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5831332.

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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 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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