Artist Hisashi Tenmyouya’s “RX-78-2 Kabuki-mono 2005 Version”, went for HK$4.8 million (about $600,000) at a recent Hong Kong auction; certainly a gorgeous illustration by any estimation. Hisashi Tenmyouya covers both classical and more modern themes in his art, though always in a finely executed classical style.
- Artefact commented on May 26, 2008 23:47
- It's definitely nice to see the likes of Tenmyouya and Aida get some attention, although it's a shame they couldn't reach the heights of Murakami's recent figure auction. Still, I can't help thinking that the... More
- Japan Art Fan commented on May 26, 2008 19:11
- The price for the Tenmyouya piece was really high. Also at the same auction, Yasuyuki Nishio and Aida Makoto sold pieces for a high price. It looks like contemporary Japanese art is getting more popular... More
