Christie's Sale -- March

[Pete Klein]

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lfse ... leID=20909

 

Quite a few interesting items, especially fittings. Starts on page seven with armour. I think the estimates are a bit low on the better pieces but you never know.

[pcfarrar]

Some of the estimates on the swords seem to be very optimistic.

[mike yeon]

I might have to swing by this auction if I find the time. Agree with the over pricing on some pieces (mino kanenaga for $15K-$25K?! If anyone is willing to pay that much I'll sell them mine. With NTHK papers and all.) :D

 

But then you find a "kamakura bizen tachi" estimated to sell at $3K-$4K? (albeit with a "indistinct tip") Interseted in the yasutsugu II at the low end though no mention of papers. Also might make a play for the sukeyoshi.

 

Anyone else planning to go in person?

 

mike