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The Balloon Seller

Shigejirō Sano (Japanese, 1900–1987)

HK$58,050 price realized incl. premium

≈ $7,398≈ £5,585≈ €6,516

Hammer HK$45,000 · with buyer’s premium HK$58,050

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on board”
Support
Board
Signed / inscribed
Signed 'Sano' lower right; drawing on the reverse
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
41.2 x 31.7 cm. (16 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art (HK010726)
Date
September 30, 2026
Location
Hong Kong
Lot
142
Estimate
HK$30,000 – HK$50,000 (≈ $3,824 – $6,373) (≈ £2,886 – £4,811) (≈ €3,367 – €5,612)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Oct 1, 2026

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