Untitled by Toshimitsu Imai, 1957, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2017

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Toshimitsu Imai (Japanese, 1928–2002) · 1957

$87,500 price realized incl. premium

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed by the artist’s grandson
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: 38 1/4 x 51 3/4 in. (97.2 x 131.4 cm.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale - Morning Session (NY010817)
Date: November 15, 2017
Location: New York
Lot: 153
Estimate: $50,000 – $70,000 (≈ £37,968 – £53,155) (≈ €42,230 – €59,122)
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