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Berlin Diary: Thanks to My Ancestors by Shigeko Kubota, 1981, television, blue ink on pink crystal, and twine, sold May 2008© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Berlin Diary: Thanks to My Ancestors

Shigeko Kubota (Japanese, 1937–2015) · 1981

$5,400 price realized incl. premium

≈ £2,743≈ €3,493

Hammer $4,500 · with buyer’s premium $5,400

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Medium
Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “television, blue ink on pink crystal, and twine”
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
9 x 8 x 11in (23 x 20.2 x 28cm)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Modern, Contemporary and Latin American Art (16081)
Date
May 5, 2008
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Lot
149
Estimate
$3,000 – $5,000 (≈ £1,524 – £2,539) (≈ €1,940 – €3,234)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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