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A vase with a dragonfly among morning glories, catalogued by Christie’s as the work of Yabu Meizan. Mark as recorded in the catalogue: signed Yabu Meizan. Offered at Christie’s, London in May 2012 as lot 134. It realised £5,000 including buyer’s premium, against an estimate of £3,000–5,000.
Seal / signature description Signed Yabu Meizan
Provenance history Provenance: Avo Krikorian Collection
Auction house Christie's
Sale name / number Masterful Exuberance, Artistic Craftsmanship of Imperial Japan: The Property of a Lady, London South Kensington; sale 4140
Sale date May 18, 2012
Lot number 134
Estimate (low) GBP 3,000
Estimate (high) GBP 5,000
Currency GBP
Price realised GBP 5,000
Price realised (USD equivalent, approx.) USD 7,903
USD at sale-date reference rate (approx.) 7,903
Price basis premium
Attribution as catalogued Yabu Meizan (as catalogued)
USD in Sept 2026 dollars (CPI-U, approx.) 11,587
Dimensions (cm) 24 h Sources & citations Lot page: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5560982
Price as published by the auction house, including buyer's premium.
USD value approximate: Bank of England XUDLUSS (spot USD per GBP), 2012-05-18.
Inflation adjustment approximate: US CPI-U (BLS CUUR0000SA0), 2012-05 to 2026-09.