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Takahashi Hiroaki — Make-up before a mirror (Kagami no mae, kesho) | Showa period, 20th century
Takahashi Hiroaki

Make-up before a mirror (Kagami no mae, kesho) | Showa period, 20th century

A Showa period work by Takahashi Hiroaki titled "Make-up before a mirror," depicting a figure applying cosmetics while gazing at their reflection. This piece explores themes of beauty and self-presentation.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Fine Japanese Prints

December 6, 2021

Estimate: $3,000 – $4,000

Lot 166

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Takahashi Hiroaki, Make-up before a mirror (Kagami no mae, kesho) | Showa period, 20th century

A Showa period work by Takahashi Hiroaki titled "Make-up before a mirror," depicting a figure applying cosmetics while gazing at their reflection. This piece explores themes of beauty and self-presentation.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

20th Century, Beauty, Hiroaki, Japanese Art, Portrait, Showa Period, Make-up, Mirror

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