Sotheby's - The Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armour
May 16th - London
Executive Summary
The Sotheby's auction of Samurai Japanese Arms and Armour consisted of 70 lots, with 48 successfully sold, resulting in a sell-through rate of 68.57%. The total hammer price achieved was £749,400, falling significantly short of the median estimate of £1,220,000. This shortfall resulted in a hammer ratio of 61.43%, indicating the auction did not meet expectations. Including the buyer's premium, the total auction value amounted to £951,738, with an average price per lot of £19,827.88.