AUCTION - 2022.04.18

Apology for suspension of auction on April 16 caused by a network fault

Dear valued customer,

This is to inform you of the details of system failures we have experienced at the 50th SBI Art Auction｜LIVE STREAM AUCTION held on Saturday, April 16, 2022.
We have confirmed that a network fault had occurred in some areas in Tokyo due to the failure of FLET’S internet service equipment provided by NTT EAST, therefore our auction system was interrupted.

We apologize for any inconvenience and concerns caused by this situation.

■Failure causes　
Failure of internet service equipment
*Please see the below links for the details of failure causes and its affected area (Japanese only)
https://flets.com/customer/const2/t_detail?service=7&id=MT00021369&acode=1&bcode
https://flets.com/customer/const2/t_detail?service=7&id=MT00021370&acode=1&bcode
https://flets.com/customer/const2/t_detail?service=7&id=MT00021371&acode=1&bcode

■Time of the interruption occurred on our auction system
At 13:48 on Saturday, April 16, 2022
At 15:24 on Saturday, April 16, 2022
At 16:41 on Saturday, April 16, 2022

In consideration of the possibility of network failure caused by external factors, we will examine measures to avoid/reduce the effects and remain committed to providing a more stable service.
Thank you for your kind understanding.

Sincerely,
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SBI Art Auction Co.,Ltd.
TFT Bldg. East Wing 7F, 3-6-11 Ariake, Koutou-ku, Tokyo 135-0063 JAPAN
Tel +81-(0)3-3527-6692 / Fax +81-(0)3-3529-0777
Mail artauctino@sbigroup.co.jp
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AUCTION - 2022.04.18

【Results & Invitation to Consign】The 50th SBI Art Auction｜LIVE STREAM AUCTION

Thank you for partaking in our "The 50th SBI Art Auction｜LIVE STREAM AUCTION" sale held on April 15 and 16.
Auction result is now available on our website.
Total Sales: 338,387,500 JPY
Lots sold: 97.5%
KYNE's Untitled fetched JPY 19,550,000

>> Auction Result [Online Catalogue]
>> Auction Result [Result]

◆Results Highlight
Price realized (JPY) includes buyer's Premium



Lot.210
HIRAKO Yuichi
Perennial 08
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 JPY
Price Realized 6,900,000 JPY




Lot.265
HANAI Yusuke
Untitled
900,000 - 1,400,000 JPY
Price Realized 2,127,500 JPY




Lot.273
LY
THE SKATEPARK IN THE ROAD
2,000,000 - 3,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 6,900,000 JPY




Lot.278
KYNE
Untitled
8,000,000 - 12,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 19,550,000 JPY




Lot.291
NARA Yoshitomo
Fuckin' Politics! (No. YNF3774)
3,000,000 - 5,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 8,395,000 JPY




Lot.294
KUSAMA Yayoi
Pumpkin (GT) (Kusama 229)
2,000,000 - 3,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 6,900,000 JPY




Lot.335
BANKSY
Bomb Love
4,000,000 - 7,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 12,650,000 JPY




Lot.360
IKEMURA Leiko
Untitled
100,000 - 150,000 JPY
Price Realized 2,127,500 JPY

Lot.377
KAWARA On
I Got Up
500,000 - 800,000 JPY
Price Realized 1,840,000 JPY


◆Upcoming auctions and deadline for consignment
The 51st SBI Art Auction
Date:Friday, May 27, 2022 and Saturday, May 28, 2022
Preview: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 and Thursday, May 26, 2022
Deadline for consignment: Closed

The 52nd SBI Art Auction
Date: Friday, July 15, 2022 and Saturday, July 16, 2022
Preview: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 and Thursday, July 14, 2022
Deadline for consignment: mid-May, 2022
Please request an estimate by clicking the following link.
>> Request an estimate

Please contact
SBI Art Auction
Tel: +81 3-3527-6692 FAX: +81 3-3529-0777
Email: ArtAuction@sbigroup.co.jp

NEWS - 2022.03.30

Revision of Privacy Policy

In accordance with the enactment of the amended Act on the Protection of Personal Information, our Privacy Policy has been revised as of March 30, 2022.

To see the full text, please click here

For queries regarding this policy, please contact the following department.

Administrative Department, SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd.
7F, TFT Building East Wing, 3-6-11 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063 JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-3527-6692
E-mail: artauction@sbigroup.co.jp
Telephone calls are received Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (JST)
We are closed on weekends, public holidays, and during the year-end and new-year holidays.

AUCTION - 2022.03.28

the 50th SBI Art Auction｜LIVE STREAM AUCTION

The SBI 50th sale "LIVE STREAM AUCTION" will be held.

【Auction Date】
[Lots. 001-205] FRIDAY 15 APRIL 2022 1:00 PM (JST) –
[Lots. 206-400] SATURDAY 16 APRIL 2022 1:00 PM (JST) –

【Preview】
No Preview (Detailed information about the condition of works will be available on online catalogue.)
>> Online Catalogue

【Create an account】
Please sign up from the link below if you do not have an account to register as a bidder.
>> Create an account

【Participate in the bidding】
There are three bidding methods from which to choose.
A. Absentee
B. By Telephone
C. To Bid Live
>> How to Buy

To bid by phone, online, or as absentee, you can register from our website.
*An account will be needed for bidding registration (If you are a registered customer and do not have a login account, or if you cannot log in with your account, please follow the procedure)
>> Register for bidding
>> Create an account

Bid Submission Deadline:
[Lots. 001-205] THURSDAY 14 APRIL 5:00 PM (JST)
[Lots. 206-400] FRIDAY 15 APRIL 5:00 PM (JST)
*For those who have not received an email from us
It's possible that SBI Art Auction's confirmation e-mail has been labeled as a spam mail. You might be able to find confirmation e-mail from us in your spam mail folder.
As a friendly reminder, you may consider adjusting the filtering setting of your e-mail account to prevent any mails with sbigroup.co.jp／sbiartauction.co.jp domain from going to your spam mail folder in the future.

【Live stream】
You can access our auction's live stream as below.
>>SBI Art Auction YouTube Streaming
※Live stream may be canceled without notice before or during the auction depend on network status.
※You might experience degradation of video/audio quality, depend on your device's capability, operating system, browser version, or network environment.

AUCTION - 2022.03.13

【Results & Invitation to Consign】The 49th SBI Art Auction｜Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined

Thank you for partaking in our "The 49th SBI Art Auction｜Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined" sale held on Saturday 12 March.
Auction result is now available on our website.

Total sales: 1,284,113,000 JPY
Lots sold: 98.7%
Kusama's INFINITY NETS fetched JPY 161,000,000

>> Auction Result [Online Catalogue]
>> Auction Result [Result]

◆Results Highlight
Price realized (JPY) includes buyer's Premium



Lot.004
Oscar MURILLO
Fried
12,000,000 - 18,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 20,125,000 JPY




Lot.023
NAWA Kohei
PixCell - Mandarin Duck
4,000,000 - 7,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 15,525,000 JPY




Lot.047
Mr.
While Walking
12,000,000 - 18,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 43,700,000 JPY




Lot.049
Takashi MURAKAMI × Virgil ABLOH
Bernini DOB: Carmine Pink and Black
15,000,000 - 25,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 48,300,000 JPY




Lot.054
KUSAMA Yayoi
INFINITY NETS
80,000,000 - 140,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 161,000,000 JPY




Lot.055
LEE U-fan
Correspondence
20,000,000 - 30,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 48,300,000 JPY


Lot.056
KAWARA On
JUNE 5, 1970 "Today" Series No. 102
30,000,000 - 50,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 48,300,000 JPY




Lot.058
Andy WARHOL
Flowers
15,000,000 - 25,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 33,350,000 JPY




Lot.059
Yves KLEIN
La Victoire de Samothrace
12,000,000 - 18,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 21,275,000 JPY

◆Upcoming auctions and deadline for consignment
Vol.50 LIVE STREAM AUCTION
*Auction will be held online only.
Date: Friday 15 and Saturday 16 April, 2022
Deadline for consignment: Closed

Vol.51 Modern and Contemporary Art
Date: Saturday 28 May, 2022
Deadline for consignment: early-March, 2022

Please request an estimate by clicking the following link.
>> Request an estimate

Please contact
SBI Art Auction
Tel: +81 3-3527-6692 FAX: +81 3-3529-0777
Email: ArtAuction@sbigroup.co.jp

EVENT - 2022.02.22

Talk Session "Japanese art market viewed from the financial market's perspective"

  In conjunction with our 49th sale "Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined", a talk session will be held.
The largest art fair in Japan "Art Fair Tokyo 2022" will be held at the Tokyo International Forum, marking its 16th anniversary. At the time of the session, Mr. Kiichi Kitajima, Managing director of Art Fair Tokyo, will be invited as a guest to speak about the Japanese art market viewed from the financial market's perspective.

Talk Session "Japanese art market viewed from the financial market’s perspective"
【Date】
SATURDAY 12 MARCH 2022 1:00 - 2:00 PM (JST)
【Venue】
Tokyo International Forum Hall D5
3-5-1 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan >>Map
【Speaker】
Kiichi Kitajima (Art Fair Tokyo Managing Director)

Speaker’s profile
Kiichi KITAJIMA
<Managing director of Art Fair Tokyo>
Born in Tokyo in 1974, Kiichi Kitajima completed a Master of Computer Science in Graduate School of Keio in 1999, then he joined Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
After having worked as a bond and interest rate trader over a decade at domestic and overseas Investment Bank in Tokyo and London, he has been acting as Managing director of Art Fair Tokyo since 2011 by acquiring a business of planning and operation of the fair.
Not only responsible for management, he is also in charge of direction of the gallery section at the fair.
He likes sail racing, mountain climbing, and marathon.

This will be an event you don't want to miss if you are interested in what is happening in the art world and the future of the art market.

PRESS - 2022.02.15

Auction x Art Fair: The first-ever SBI sale held simultaneously with Art Fair Tokyo Contemporary art auction in Yurakucho, Tokyo, on Saturday 12 March, 2022

SBI Art Auction is proud to present “Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined,” a special auction which will be held at Tokyo International Forum on Saturday 12 March 2022. This is the first time for SBI Art Auction to take place simultaneously ever with “Art Fair Tokyo,” one of the largest international art fair in Japan.
 
“Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined” auction is a well-curated sale with selected works only which represents the iconic and most recognizable artists in the modern and contemporary art world. We believe that it delivers exceptional opportunities to enjoy purchasing artworks, and hope that it helps the growth of the Japanese art market.
 
 
■ The 49th SBI Art Auction｜Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined
【DATE】[Lots. 001-075] SATURDAY 12 MARCH 2022 3:00 PM (JST) –
【VENUE】Tokyo International Forum Hall D5 (5-1 Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, JAPAN)
【PREVIEW】Tokyo International Forum Hall D7
THURSDAY 10 MARCH 2022 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (JST)
FRIDAY 11 MARCH 2022 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (JST)
* Auction will be conducted by an auctioneer present in the salesroom.
* Customers unable to attend the venue in person may also place absentee/phone bids, or bid live online.
More details are available on the website below. Auction will be broadcasted live on YouTube.
Website: https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/lp/20220312/en/

 
■ EVENT
Tokyo International Forum Hall D5
SATURDAY 12 MARCH 2022 1:00 - 2:00 PM (JST)
Talk Session "Japanese art market viewed from the financial market’s perspective"
Speaker: Kiichi Kitajima (Art Fair Tokyo Managing Director)
 
Speaker’s profile
Kiichi KITAJIMA
<Managing director of Art Fair Tokyo>
Born in Tokyo in 1974, Kiichi Kitajima completed a Master of Computer Science in Graduate School of Keio in 1999, then he joined Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
After having worked as a bond and interest rate trader over a decade at domestic and overseas Investment Bank in Tokyo and London, he has been acting as Managing director of Art Fair Tokyo since 2011 by acquiring a business of planning and operation of the fair.
Not only responsible for management, he is also in charge of direction of the gallery section at the fair.
He likes sail racing, mountain climbing, and marathon.


■ List of Artworks　
*For more information about the artworks please visit: https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/en/auction/catalogue/107




For press inquiries   Kagami (Ms.), Okamura (Ms.)
SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd.
TFT Building East Wing 7F, 3-6-11 Ariake, Koutou-ku, Tokyo, 135-0063 JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-3527-6692
Mail: artauction@sbigroup.co.jp
Web: https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/en/

AUCTION - 2022.02.14

the 49th SBI Art Auction｜Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined

The SBI 49th sale "Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined" will be held at Tokyo International Forum simultaneously with "Art Fair Tokyo," one of the largest international art fair in Japan.

【Auction Date】
[Lots. 001-075] SATURDAY 12 MARCH 2022 3:00 PM (JST) –
*Entry reservation is required.
Please click on the link below for further details.
Application deadline: TUE 8 MARCH 5 PM (JST)
>> Notice of Entry Reservation System
>> To prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection

【Venue】*No ticket for Art Fair Tokyo is required to enter.
Tokyo International Forum Hall D5
3-5-1 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan >>Map

【Preview】
Tokyo International Forum Hall D7  *Different from the auction site on Sat 12 March
THURSDAY 10 MARCH 2022 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (JST)
FRIDAY 11 MARCH 2022 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (JST)
In order to avoid the spread of infections and for the security purpose of the venue, we would appreciate it if participants of SBI Art Auction could submit an application form for admission in advance.
Please click on the link below for advance registration.
>> Preview Entry Application

【Event】
Tokyo International Forum Hall D5
SATURDAY 12 MARCH 2022 1:00 - 2:00 PM (JST)
Talk Session "Japanese art market viewed from the financial market’s perspective"
Speaker: Kiichi Kitajima (Art Fair Tokyo Managing Director)

Mr. Kiichi Kitajima, Managing director of Art Fair Tokyo, will be invited as a guest to speak about the Japanese art market viewed from the financial market’s perspective. This will be an event you don’t want to miss if you are interested in what is happening in the art world and the future of the art market.

【Create an account】
Please sign up from the link below if you do not have an account to register as a bidder.
>> Create an account

【Participate in the bidding】
There are four bidding methods from which to choose.
A. In Person
B. Absentee
C. By Telephone
D. To Bid Live
>> How to Buy

To bid by phone, online, or as absentee, you can register from our website.
*An account will be needed for bidding registration (If you are a registered customer and do not have a login account, or if you cannot log in with your account, please follow the procedure)
>> Register for bidding
>> Create an account

Bid Submission Deadline:
[Lots. 001-075] FRIDAY 11 MARCH 5:00 PM (JST)
*For those who have not received an email from us
It's possible that SBI Art Auction's confirmation e-mail has been labeled as a spam mail. You might be able to find confirmation e-mail from us in your spam mail folder.
As a friendly reminder, you may consider adjusting the filtering setting of your e-mail account to prevent any mails with sbigroup.co.jp／sbiartauction.co.jp domain from going to your spam mail folder in the future.

【Dear participants】
We recommend participants to use public transportation as parking spaces at the venue are unavailable.
If you wish to visit by car, please consider using parking lots around the venue.
>>Map (Car parkings around the venue)

【Live stream】
You can access our auction's live stream as below.
>>SBI Art Auction YouTube Streaming
※Live stream may be canceled without notice before or during the auction depend on network status.
※You might experience degradation of video/audio quality, depend on your device's capability, operating system, browser version, or network environment.

AUCTION - 2022.01.29

【Results & Invitation to Consign】The 48th LIVE STREAM & Modern and Contemporary Art

Thank you for partaking in our "The 48th LIVE STREAM & Modern and Contemporary Art" sale held on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 January.
Auction result is now available on our website.

Total sales: 1,089,216,750 JPY
Lots sold: 99.8%
Kusama's Butterfly [TWWEN] fetched more than JPY 155,250,000

>> Auction Result [Online Catalogue]
>> Auction Result [Result]

◆Results Highlight
Price realized (JPY) includes buyer's Premium



Lot.266
LY
LINE
2,000,000 - 3,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 6,095,000 JPY




Lot.271
KYNE
Untitled
800,000 - 1,400,000 JPY
Price Realized 10,005,000 JPY




Lot.274
HANAI Yusuke
Untitled
4,000,000 - 7,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 13,800,000 JPY




Lot.279
ROKKAKU Ayako
Untitled
8,000,000 - 14,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 86,250,000 JPY




Lot.283
MURAKAMI Takashi
Untitled
3,500,000 - 5,500,000 JPY
Price Realized 16,100,000 JPY




Lot.343
KUSAMA Yayoi
Butterfly [TWWEN]
40,000,000 - 70,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 155,250,000 JPY




Lot.344
KUSAMA Yayoi
A canal in Amsterdam
20,000,000 - 30,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 55,200,000 JPY




Lot.422
Andy WARHOL
Bald Eagle, from Endangered Species (F. & S. Ⅱ.296)
8,000,000 - 12,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 18,400,000 JPY




Lot.445
BANKSY
Happy Chopper
8,000,000 - 12,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 16,675,000 JPY


◆Upcoming auctions and deadline for consignment
Vol.50 LIVE STREAM AUCTION
* Auction will be held online only.
Date: Saturday 16 April, 2022
Deadline for consignment: early-February

Vol.51 Modern and Contemporary Art
Date: Saturday 28 May, 2022
Deadline for consignment: early-March

Please request an estimate by clicking the following link.
>> Request an estimate


Please contact
SBI Art Auction
Tel: +81 3-3527-6692 FAX: +81 3-3529-0777
Email: ArtAuction@sbigroup.co.jp