Miyoko Ito's Auction Record Jumps 10%
3 min read · 14 Nov 2024
Kachina. Image courtesy of Rago
Miyoko Ito, Kachina (1973) sold for $560,700, more than five and a half times the low estimate at Rago on November 13. The oil on canvas work has not been traded before.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $52,700, a 10% rise.
Confrontation. Image courtesy of Sotheby's
The previous record was set by Confrontation (1970), which sold for $508,000 at Sotheby's on March 01, 2024. The work had been traded once in the past.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-13 | Kachina | $560,700 | 10 % | Rago | - |
| 2024-03-01 | Confrontation | $508,000 | 83 % | Sotheby's | New York |
| 2023-05-23 | Sundown | $277,200 | 30 % | Rago Arts & Auction Center | Lambertville |
| 2019-12-11 | Sea Changes | $212,500 | - | Freeman's | Hindman |