Mallet Japan December Auction

Mallet Japan will host an auction of Modern and Contemporary Art on December 12, 2024. The auction will feature two separate sales: an online-exclusive livestream auction; M-Live Auction, as well as a traditional on-site auction. Both sales will take place on December 12.

●Auctioned Artworks

The December Auction will feature  approximately 230 artworks. Below are some of the highlights of the upcoming  auction.

Mallet Auction on December 12

The first featured work is Lot 010, San Francisco Silverspot from Andy Warhol's Endangered Species series.  Created in 1983, this series of 10 silkscreen prints highlights animals considered endangered at the time. The collection includes iconic species such as the giant panda and African elephant, depicted in bold designs at the center of each print. Warhol referred to the animals as "animals in makeup" because their colors were deliberately altered. This particular lot showcases the Callippe Silverspot Butterfly, typically yellow or white with black spots, but in Warhol's print, it is reimagined with striking purple and blue  contrasts.

Preview (1)

Next is Lot 071, Portrait of a Young Woman by André Derain. Derain, who was active in the Fauvist movement alongside Henri Matisse and Maurice de Vlaminck, later shifted his style under the influence of Cubism. After a trip to Italy in 1921, he returned to the  academic art style, using calm colors to depict still life and portraits. This 1948 work, created when Derain was 68 years old, highlights the vibrancy of youth with a striking contrast between the subject’s lively skin tone and the dark background, which almost blends with her hair.

Preview (2)

●M-Live Auction

In addition to the on-site auction, Mallet Japan will also host M-Live Auction, an online-exclusive livestream auction. M-Live Auction will feature artworks from multiples to unique pieces, with bidding starting at accessible price points. A notable piece in this auction is Lot 1014, Sealed Tower 16 by Shigeru Nishikawa. Nishikawa is currently holding a solo exhibition at Tsutaya Bookstore in Kyoto. His work focuses on buildings wrapped in construction or demolition sheets. His vibrant depictions of these covered structures express the changing dynamics of urban environments. This auction presents the opportunity to collect works by artists currently active in the art world.

M-Live Auction

The auction catalog can be viewed on the MalletJapan website or on ISSUU.

ISSUU: https://issuu.com/mallet_japan 

Bidders are encouraged to review the artworks' condition reports during the preview and on the website before placing bids.

●ONLINE LIVE BIDDING

Mallet Japan employs a unique ONLINE LIVE BIDDING system, allowing participants to join the auction via computer or smartphone. To participate, one must register as an online member and submit a participation request by 6:00 PM on the day before the auction.

Please visit the Mallet Japan website for free membership registration. Phone bids must be submitted by 6:00 PM on December 10 (Tuesday). Written bids and registration for online bidding must be  submitted by 6:00 PM on December 11 (Wednesday).

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●Auction Details

Date : December 12, 2024 (Thursday)

Time: M-Live Auction:  12:00 PM-

         Mallet Auction  Modern & Contemporary Art Sale #241212: 3:00 PM-

Pre-viewing Times:

           December 9   (Monday): 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

           December 10 (Tuesday): 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

           December 11 (Wednesday): 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

           (Note: The final preview day has a different closing time.)

Venue: Mallet Japan

Address: 1F, Nissay Hanzomon Building, 1-3-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Website: https://mallet.co.jp/

Contact: info@mallet.co.jp

Mallet Japan

●Mallet Japan Company Profile

Mallet Japan is one of the leading auction houses in Japan, specializing in fine art. Primarily focused on modern and contemporary art, it holds 5 to 6 auctions annually at its Tokyo venue. Since its establishment in 2005, the company has expanded into international markets and built strong relationships with clients worldwide, guided by the principles of fairness and integrity. Mallet Japan continues to deliver high-quality, trustworthy art auctions.