Mallet Japan October Auction

Mallet Japan will host its upcoming auction of Modern and Contemporary Art on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Tokyo.

The auction will consist of two sales held on the same day: the online-exclusive livestream M-Live Auction and the in-person Modern & Contemporary Art Sale #251002.

Among the 243 works to be auctioned, we will introduce some of the highlights.

Preview Session

The October auction will feature two prints by Roy Lichtenstein, a leading American Pop Art artist.

LOT021, "Foot and Hand," is an offset lithograph created in 1964. Lichtenstein employs the "Benday Dot" technique used in comics and commercial printing at the time, using tiny dots to represent color. The boot stomping on the hand reaching for the pistol is a truly comic depiction and is one of the most important early works in Lichtenstein's signature dot-based style.

LOT022, "The Oval Office," a large silkscreen work, was produced in 1992 as part of a project related to the U.S. presidential election. Lichtenstein was one of several artists involved in the project to support the Democratic candidate. He researched the Oval Office at the time and reproduced its decorations and even the paintings in great detail.

Preview Party

Next on view are the canvas works by Manabu Mabe in LOT111 and LOT112.

Mabe was born in Kumamoto Prefecture in 1924 and immigrated to Brazil with his family when he was 10 years old. While working on a coffee plantation, he learned oil painting from Japanese American painters between farm work shifts and gradually began to pursue an artistic career.

In his twenties, he was selected for an art exhibition, demonstrating his talent early on.

In the 1950s, he turned to an abstract style and won international acclaim when he was awarded the Best Painter Prize at the São Paulo Biennale in 1959. He continued to live and work in Brazil for the rest of his life.

His works are characterized by vivid colors and bold compositions. The works in this October sale were created during the artist's later years.

Since its inception, Mallet Japan has actively sought to appeal to overseas customers.

We have been sharing information and inviting bids from collectors around the world for works by Japanese artists active overseas, as well as works by foreign artists who are not yet well known in Japan.

M-Live Auction

M-Live Auction, an online-only auction, will be held on the same day. Both prints and unique works will be offered, starting at accessible price points to encourage participation.

The online catalog can be viewed by anyone from the top page of the website or from ISSUU.

ISSUU: https://issuu.com/mallet_japan

Please check the condition of the works during the pre-auction viewing or through the condition reports on the website before bidding.

ONLINE LIVE BIDDING

Mallet Japan has developed and introduced its own ONLINE LIVE BIDDING system. Participants can join the auction easily via computer or smartphone, even when away from home.

To participate, you must first register as an online member, then apply to bid for each auction day. Applications must be submitted by 6:00 PM JST on the day before the auction.

• Phone bid applications must be submitted by 6:00 PM JST, Tuesday, September 30

• Written bids and online bidding applications must be submitted by 6:00 PM JST, Wednesday, October 1

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●Auction Details 

Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025

• M-Live Auction: Starts at 12:00 PM JST

• Mallet Auction Modern & Contemporary Art Sale #251002: Starts at 3:00 PM JST

Auction Preview:

• Friday, September 26: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM ※ Additional Preview

• Monday, September 29: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Tuesday, September 30: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Wednesday, October 1: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM *

※ Note: Different closing time on final day

Venue: Mallet Japan Auction House

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

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

Contact: info@mallet.co.jp

Mallet Japan

●Mallet Japan Company Profile

Mallet Japan is one of Japan’s leading auction houses specializing in fine art. Focused primarily on modern and contemporary works, it holds 5 to 6 auctions annually at its Tokyo venue. Since its establishment in 2005, the company has been a pioneer in expanding Japan’s connection to the global art market, building strong ties not only within Japan but also across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Guided by the principles of fairness and integrity, Mallet Japan remains committed to offering trusted and high-quality art auctions to collectors worldwide.