Hajime SORAYAMA
Japanese 1947
Hajime Sorayama was born in Imabari, Ehime prefecture, Japan in 1947. Hajime Sorayama is famous for his meticulous erotic portraits of female figures. He is celebrated not only in fine arts, but also in the field of illustration and industrial design. The original robotic pet AIBO by Sony was designed by the artist. In 1965, Sorayama entered Shikoku Gakuin University to study English literature, afterwards, transferred to Tokyo's Chuo Art School to study fine art. Sorayama combined metallic texture with erotic figures in his works, presenting a unique enchanting quality which was popular around the world.
Hajime SORAYAMA Artworks
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Future Mickey Retro (a set of 3)
2004
Zinc, edition 1/100 (red); 0970 (silver); 1/1000 (golden)
21(L) x 27(W) x 34.5(H) cm (each)
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Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 51,000 - 77,000 6,600 - 9,900 45,000 - 68,000
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Sold Price
264,000 67,005 8,563 59,459
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No Future Companion
(Silver Chrome) ; (Black Chrome) (a set of 2) 2008
Metal (Silver Chrome); edition no. 416/500
Metal (Black Chrome); edition no. 116/500 20(L) x 20(W) x 32(H) cm (x2)
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Estimate
420,000 - 600,000 109,000 - 155,000 13,900 - 19,900
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Sold Price
552,000 143,750 18,388
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No Future Companion (Silver Chrome)
2008
Metal (Silver Chrome); edition no. 165/500
20 (L) x 20 (W) x 32 (H) cm
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Estimate
240,000 - 340,000 62,000 - 87,000 8,000 - 11,300
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Sold Price
360,000 93,264 11,964
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No Future Companion (Black Chrome)
2008
Metal (Black Chrome); edition no. 323/500
20 (L) x 20 (W) x 32 (H) cm
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Estimate
220,000 - 340,000 54,000 - 84,000 7,000 - 10,800
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Sold Price
288,000 69,903 9,003
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