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AUCTION - 2026.02.12

[Highlight] Léonard Tsuguharu FOUJITA | Portrait d'Hélène Franck | MARCH 2026 Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Masters


 The subject of this masterful portrait is Hélène Franck, the daughter of François Franck, a prominent art dealer and influential figure in the Antwerp art scene. According to the memoirs of Youki, Foujita’s companion at the time, Hélène visited the artist’s studio in early 1924 with her mother. Deeply aware of her father’s admiration for Foujita’s work, she sought to commission a portrait of herself to present to him as a birthday gift. Though she could offer only a modest sum, Foujita was moved by her youthful sincerity that he accepted the request. This gesture of goodwill by Foujita deeply impressed François Franck, who later visited the studio to provide double the original fee, marking the beginning of a profound patron-artist relationship that would endure for years.

 The composition is dominated by a striking gown of vibrant green, white, and black—a cutting-edge creation by the then-emerging couturière Jeanne Lanvin. However, beneath this surface of high-fashion elegance lies a remarkable secret. In her later years, Hélène confided to her son that the small round pochette she clutched in her left hand concealed a loaded pistol. Wary of rumors regarding Foujita’s reputation as a seducer, she prepared to safeguard herself. This internal resolve and the palpable tension of the sitting are immortalized in the work’s atmosphere, captured through the artist's characteristically sharp, meticulous line work that defines every detail of her presence.
Painted in 1924, this work represents the pinnacle of Foujita’s Parisian period. It was during this era that he established his renowned “le grand fond blanc” (milky white ground) technique—a sophisticated method involving a luminous, opalescent base that earned him widespread critical acclaim as a leading figure of the École de Paris. The interior setting reflects Foujita’s passion for antiquities; an engraving of the Gardens of Versailles, a ceramic decorative plate, and bedding adorned with 18th-century Toile de Jouy patterns—all sourced from Parisian flea markets—provide a nostalgic backdrop. This sophisticated juxtaposition of historical decor with the avant-garde modernity of the Lanvin dress offered contemporary viewers a startlingly fresh aesthetic experience.

 Upon its debut under the title Portrait d'Hélène Franck at the Contemporary Art Exhibition in Antwerp in May 1924, the critic Georges Marlier lauded the artist for transposing the charm of antique fashion engravings into the realm of high art (Sélection: Chronique de la vie artistique et littéraire, 3 année, No. 8, Antwerp, June 1924 "Sélection: Chronique de la vie artistique et littéraire" 3 année, n°8, Antwerp, June 1924 ).
After François Franck passed away, much of his collection was donated to the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, this portrait remained in Hélène’s private possession as a cherished memento of her father.

 Beginning with his meteoric success in 1920s Paris, Foujita’s œuvre has undergone a re-evaluation within the 21st-century international art market, garnering renewed and intense global attention in recent years. This upward trajectory is exemplified by the 2018 sale of La fête d’anniversaire for a record-breaking £7.1 million at Bonhams London. As interest in his masterpieces continues to intensify, this portrait stands as a definitive testament to the artist’s technical brilliance and his unique position in the history of modern art.

Bibliography :
Yoko Hayashi, Tsuguharu Foujita: Opening the Works — Travels, Handiwork, Japan The University of Nagoya Press, 2008
LEONARD FOUJITA ART BRIDGING THE EAST AND THE WEST, exhibition catalogue, The Chunichi Shimbun, 2016Bibliography :
"Tsuguharu Foujita: Opening the Works — Travels, Handiwork, Japan" The University of Nagoya Press, 2008
"LEONARD FOUJITA ART BRIDGING THE EAST AND THE WEST" The Chunichi Shimbun, 2016




Lot.043 Léonard Tsuguharu FOUJITA
Portrait d'Hélène Franck
Oil on canvas
144.5 × 114.0 cm (56⅞ × 44⅞ in.)
JPY 200,000,000 - 400,000,000
USD 1,282,100 - 2,564,100

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[Lot. 001-081] FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM (JST)
[Lot. 101-174] SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM (JST)
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AUCTION - 2026.02.12

[Highlight] Tamara DE LEMPICKA | Study for "Femmes au Bain" | MARCH 2026 Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Masters


 Tamara de Lempicka was born into a wealthy family in Warsaw and spent her adolescence in Russia and Switzerland. Against the backdrop of the turmoil of the Russian Revolution, she moved to Paris, where in 1920 she enrolled at the Académie Ranson, a private art school founded by artists of the Nabis group and studied under Maurice Denis (1870–1943). She subsequently attended the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, a private art school established in 1904 with a strong emphasis on life drawing, where she was taught by André Lhote (1885–1962), who was instrumental in the theorization and pedagogy of Cubism. Under Lhote’s guidance, Lempicka’s exposure to Cubist methods of geometrically constructing form had a profound impact on her artistic expression.
 
 As early as 1922, she participated in various Parisian salons, in particular the Salon d’Automne and the Tuileries Salon. From the outset, she focused primarily on the human figure, depicting her subjects pressed tightly into the pictorial space. Characterized by firmly modeled bodies, powerful limbs, and small, well-proportioned breasts, her expression simultaneously encompasses sensuous, elegant femininity and a Cubist-derived geometric sense of structure, gradually establishing her distinctive style.

 In 1925, a solo exhibition at the Bottega di Poesia, Milan, marked a major turning point in Lempicka’s career. The gallery director, Count Emanuele di Castelbarco―himself active as a painter, poet, publisher, and patron of the arts―recognized her talent and introduced her to Milan’s art and social circles, frequented by aristocrats, musicians, and artists. This led to a succession of portrait commissions. In 1927, she also met Dr. Pierre Boucard in Paris, a physician who had made a fortune in the pharmaceutical industry and produced portraits of his family. Building on these successes, Lempicka reached the height of her career between approximately 1928 and 1930.

 Étude pour Femmes au bain is a study for Femmes au bain (fig. 1), which depicts a group of women bathing and was executed around 1929, during Tamara de Lempicka’s so-called golden period. The composition reveals the influence of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780–1867), whom André Lhote greatly admired, and evokes Ingres’s late masterpiece The Turkish Bath (Le Bain turc) (fig. 2). Ingres’s celebrated arrangement of multiple nude figures placed in intimate proximity likely served as an important point of reference for Lempicka in addressing multi-figure compositions and varied poses. Within Lempicka’s oeuvre, which is predominantly centered on single nude figures or individual portraits, a composition featuring as many as seven nude women is exceptionally rare. Condensing her Cubist-derived geometric sensibility with depictions of women endowed with sensuality and powerful vitality, this work offers a compelling demonstration of the distinctive appeal of Lempicka’s art.

Bibliography :
Alain Blondel, Tamara de Lempicka: Catalogue Raisonné 1921–1979,
Lausanne, Acatos, 1999



Lot.038 Tamara DE LEMPICKA
Étude pour Femmes au bain
Oil on panel
60.0 × 92.0 cm (23⅝ × 36¼ in.)
JPY 50,000,000 - 80,000,000
USD 320,500 - 512,800

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[Lot. 001-081] FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM (JST)
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AUCTION - 2026.01.27

【Results & Invitation to Consign】The 76th SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art

Thank you for partaking in our "The 76th SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art" sale held on January 24 and 25.
Auction result is now available on our website.

Total Sales: 1,051,859,000 JPY
Lots sold: 90.0%

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


Lot. 116
KUSAMA Yayoi
Infinity Nets
100,000,000 - 150,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 115,000,000 JPY


Lot. 115
KUSAMA Yayoi
Pumpkin
40,000,000 - 70,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 63,250,000 JPY


Lot. 117
KUSAMA Yayoi
Nets
20,000,000 - 30,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 31,050,000 JPY


Lot. 120
NARA Yoshitomo
I'm Starved (No. YNF2930)
30,000,000 - 50,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 52,900,000 JPY


Lot. 122
NARA Yoshitomo
Untitled (No. YNF1407)
3,000,000 - 5,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 25,875,000 JPY


Lot. 121
NARA Yoshitomo
To Exploit People of Nature (No. YNF3849)
8,000,000 - 14,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 23,000,000 JPY


Lot. 072
LEE U-fan
From Point
4,000,000 - 7,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 14,375,000 JPY


Lot. 152
Andy WARHOL
Mick Jagger (F. & S. Ⅱ.142)
7,000,000 - 13,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 14,950,000 JPY


Lot. 158
Jean-Michel BASQUIAT (After)
Piano Lesson
5,000,000 - 8,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 8,395,000 JPY


Lot. 170
Jean-Pierre CASSIGNEUL
Les Trois parapluies
2,000,000 - 3,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 4,830,000 JPY


Lot. 199
IMAZU Kei
Red Lines
3,500,000 - 5,500,000 JPY
Price Realized 11,500,000 JPY


Lot. 203
NISHIMURA Yu
a boy playing
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 JPY
Price Realized 3,680,000 JPY


Lot. 230
UEDA Shoji
Models and Artistic Photographers
300,000 - 500,000 JPY
Price Realized 2,530,000 JPY


Lot. 233
NARAHARA Ikko
Secrets from "Where Time Has Stopped" Series
300,000 - 500,000 JPY
Price Realized 1,069,500 JPY


Lot. 251
Nan GOLDIN
Trees by the river, Munich
200,000 - 300,000 JPY
Price Realized 1,069,500 JPY

◆Upcoming auctions and deadline for consignment
The 77th SBI Art Auction | Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Masters
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Preview: Thursday, March 12 - Saturday, March 14, 2026
Deadline for consignment: Closed

The 78th SBI Art Auction | Bloom Now
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Preview: Thursday, March 12 - Saturday, March 14, 2026
Deadline for consignment: Closed

The 79th SBI Art Auction | LIVE STREAM AUCTION
Date: Friday, April 10 - Saturday, April 11, 2026
Deadline for consignment: Mid-February, 2026

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AUCTION - 2026.01.05

[Highlight] INOKUMA Genichiro | Map and Colors | JANUARY 2026 Modern and Contemporary Art


 Born in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Genichiro Inokuma was a painter whose career unfolded across multiple cultural centers. After his first acceptance into the seventh Teiten exhibition in 1926 with Portrait of a Woman, he pursued studies in Paris and later worked in New York, maintaining an active practice while relocating between Tokyo and Hawaii. Prior to his move to New York, Inokuma primarily exhibited figurative works, including female figures.
 His extended residence in New York from 1955 to 1975 proved to be a decisive turning point in the evolution of his artistic language. The city, charged with postwar vitality and the emergence of new artistic movements such as Abstract Expressionism, provided fertile ground for experimentation. Encounters with contemporaries such as Mark Rothko and Jasper Johns further stimulated his shift toward abstraction.
 Around 1962, words associated with the "city," such as City and Street, began to appear in his titles, and his canvases became filled with compact, tatami-like short strokes. Inokuma described this visual language as "Confusion and Order." To him, New York—with its grid-like streets teeming with pedestrians and cars and its buildings undergoing constant cycles of construction and demolition—appeared almost animate, a spectacle of ceaseless motion and energy. As he observed the urban landscape day by day, the seeming chaos gradually revealed a hidden structure, an underlying order he came to regard as inherently beautiful.
 Map and Colors (1964), composed of delicate pale-blue strokes that span the entire canvas, stands as a clear articulation of Inokuma’s mature approach. The work offers an abstract distillation of the city’s rhythms, density, and structural intricacies.


* See Exh. cat.,
Genichiro Inokuma––Sharing Our Impressions and Coming to Like Him, Marugame, Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art, 2018.



Lot.071 INOKUMA Genichiro
Map and Colors
Oil on board
100.8 × 75.5 cm (39⅝ × 29¾ in.) 
JPY 4,000,000 - 6,000,000
USD 25,600 - 38,500

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PRESS - 2025.12.23

Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Masters / Bloom Now A Remarkable Private Collection of Masterpieces from the 20th and 21st Centuries Early Highlight Viewing Announced Ahead of the March Auctions

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Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Masters / Bloom Now
A Remarkable Private Collection of Masterpieces from the 20th and 21st Centuries
Early Highlight Viewing Announced Ahead of the March Auctions

SBI Art Auction is pleased to announce an Early Highlight Viewing in advance of the upcoming single-owner collection sale scheduled for March 2026. The viewing will take place from Thursday, January 29 to Saturday January 31, 2026, at Daikanyama Hillside Forum, ahead of the auction period. This early viewing will present approximately 57 carefully selected works from the 77th SBI Art Auction | Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Masters, offering visitors an opportunity to experience highlights from this exceptional private collection.

SBI藝術拍賣專場|Modern Legacy:日本重要私人收藏—20至21世紀大師佳作/Bloom Now
匯聚20至21世紀名作的珍稀私人收藏
— 3月拍賣會登場前,預展將於1月先行舉行 —

SBI藝術拍賣股份有限公司(總社:東京都江東區,代表董事:藤山友宏)因應2026年3月日本某重要私人收藏專場拍賣的舉辦,特別於拍賣正式會期前,將於2026年1月29日(星期四)至1月31日(星期六),在代官山 Hillside Forum 先行舉辦預展。本次預展將自「Modern Legacy:日本重要私人收藏—20至21世紀大師佳作」專場拍賣中,精選展出57件作品(預定),讓觀眾得以搶先一睹此次專場的核心作品。

「SBI아트옥션|Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Masters/Bloom Now」
20~21세기의 명작이 모이는 특별한 프라이빗 컬렉션
-3월 경매개최를 기념하여, 1월 프리뷰 개최 결정-

SBI아트옥션 주식회사(본사: 도쿄도 고토구, 대표이사: 후지야마 토모히로)는 2026년 3월에 개최되는 단일 소장품 경매를 기념하여, 경매에 앞서 2026년 1월 29일(목)부터 31일(토)까지 다이칸야마 힐사이드 포럼에서 사전 프리뷰 전시를 개최합니다. 이번 프리뷰에서는 ‘Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Master’ 경매 출품작 가운데 엄선된 57점(예정)을 선보일 예정입니다.

<About the Works on View at Early Highlight Viewing>
Léonard Tsuguharu FOUJITA’s Portrait de Mademoiselle Frank is an important portrait that demonstrates the maturity of the artist’s practice through its refined linework and gentle color palette. His signature milky white skin tones quietly convey the sensibility and experience of an artist who moved between Paris and Japan. Female Nude by Egon SCHIELE, a leading figure of Austrian modern art, strips away ornamentation to confront the essence of the human body. Through distorted forms and fluid linear composition, the work embodies the defining characteristics of early 20th-century Expressionism. Edvard MUNCH’s Madonna (Schiefler 33; Woll 39) encapsulates opposing emotions—life and death, sensuality and anxiety—powerfully with the viewer’s inner psyche. This iconic work reflects MUNCH’s artistic trajectory from Symbolism toward Expressionism and continues to leave a vivid impression across generations.
By contrast, Andy WARHOL’s Seated Cat, depicting one of the recurring motifs in the artist7s oeuvre, presents a relaxed and natural portrayal of a cat. Rendered in soft lines and subtle colors, the work reflects WARHOL’s close observation of the cats he kept throughout a lifetime, revealing a quieter and more intimate aspect of artistic expression.

<先行預展作品介紹>
20世紀旅法日本畫家藤田嗣治的《艾蓮娜・法蘭克肖像》,以細膩的線條與柔和的色調,呈現藤田藝術造詣臻於成熟的階段。其中標誌性細膩乳白色肌膚的描繪,是其在長年日法往返間累積的繪畫技藝與畫面的感性表現。
奧地利藝術的重要代表人物埃貢・席勒的《Female Nude》,捨棄多餘的描繪修飾,透過身體扭曲的形態與簡約而流暢的線條構成,直指人體藝術表現的本質,同時亦展現出20世紀初期表現主義鮮明而張力十足的特質。
愛德華・孟克的《聖母Madonna(Schiefler 33; Woll 39)》,蘊含生與死、官能與不安等彼此對立的情感,深刻觸動觀者內心。此作展現孟克由象徵主義邁向表現主義的藝術探索,即使跨越時代,依然留下強烈而難忘的印象。
安迪・沃荷反覆描繪的主題之一——貓,在《Seated Cat》中以柔和的線條與色彩呈現。作品彷彿映照出沃荷一生飼養貓隻的細膩觀察,流露出自然、放鬆且親暱的氛圍。

<사전 프리뷰 주요 출품작 소개>
후지타 쯔구하루의 〈엘렌 프랑크의 초상〉은 섬세한 선묘와 부드러운 색조를 통해 후지타 예술이 성숙기에 이르렀음을 보여주는 중요한 초상화입니다. 특히 유백색 피부 표현으로 대표되는 독자적인 화법은, 파리와 일본을 오가며 형성된 작가의 경험과 감수성이 은은하게 배어 있습니다. 오스트리아 미술을 대표하는 에곤 실레의 〈Female Nude〉는 장식성을 과감히 덜어내고, 신체의 왜곡과 매끈한 선의 구성으로 몸의 표현이 지닌 본질에 다가서는 작품으로, 20세기 초 표현주의의 특징을 강하게 환기합니다. 에드바르 뭉크의 〈마돈나〉는 삶과 죽음, 관능과 불안이라는 상반된 감정을 동시에 품으며, 관람자의 내면을 깊이 흔드는 힘을 지닙니다. 상징주의에서 표현주의로 이어지는 뭉크의 탐구를 보여주는 이 작품은, 오늘날에도 시대를 넘어 선명한 인상을 남깁니다. 한편 앤디 워홀의 〈Seated Cat〉은 워홀이 반복적으로 다루어온 모티프 중 하나인 ‘고양이’를 소재로, 그가 평생 키웠던 고양이들을 바라본 관찰의 시선이 반영된 듯한 편안하고 자연스러운 모습을 부드러운 선과 색채로 담아냈습니다.

<About the March 2026 Auctions>
Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Masters, to be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, focuses on a significant Japanese private collection formed over the course of the 20th and 21st centuries. Carefully selected and preserved over time, the works transcend a mere gathering of masterpieces, instead reflecting the collector’s discerning eye and the spirit of the eras in which they were acquired.
On the following day, Sunday, March 15, 2026, SBI Art Auction will present Bloom Now, one of its signature curated sales. Typically held in spring, Bloom Now has been embraced as a platform for introducing diverse contemporary expressions. As its title suggests, the sale highlights creativity flourishing in the present moment, offering new encounters and discoveries.
The March auctions bring together Modern Legacy, featuring works passed down through generations, and Bloom Now, showcasing art in active evolution. Their intersection creates a multidimensional structure that invites audiences to reconsider both the history of art and its “now.”

<關於2026年3月拍賣會>
將於3月14日(星期六)舉行的「Modern Legacy:日本重要私人收藏—20至21世紀大師佳作」專場拍賣,聚焦一批於20至21世紀間逐步建構而成的重要日本私人收藏。這些作品歷經長時間的精挑細選與悉心守護,不僅匯聚藝術史上的經典之作,更映照出藏家卓越的審美與所屬時代的精神風貌。
翌日3月15日(星期日),將舉辦SBI藝術拍賣代表性的企劃專場「Bloom Now」。作為春季定期舉行的企劃型拍賣,「Bloom Now」長年以來致力於介紹現當代藝術中多元而鮮活的創作表現。正如其名,本專場聚焦於當下此刻綻放的創造力,為觀眾帶來嶄新的邂逅與發現。當承載歷史重量的「Modern Legacy」與展現當代創作脈動的「Bloom Now」於3月拍賣交會之際,將呈現前所未有、層次豐富的拍賣結構,成為重新凝視藝術歷史與「此刻」的重要契機。

<2026년 3월 개최 경매에 대하여>
3월 14일(토) 개최되는 ‘Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Master’ 경매는 20세기부터 21세기에 걸쳐 형성된 중요한 일본 프라이빗 컬렉션에 주목한 세일입니다. 오랜 시간에 걸쳐 엄선되고 소중히 보존·계승되어 온 작품군은 단순한 명작의 집적을 넘어, 컬렉터의 미적 안목과 그 시대의 정신을 함께 비춥니다.
3월 15일(일)에는 SBI아트옥션을 대표하는 기획 세일 ‘Bloom Now’를 개최합니다. 봄 시즌에 지속적으로 선보여 온 본 기획 세일은 동시대의 다양한 표현을 소개하는 장으로 꾸준히 사랑받아 왔습니다. ‘Bloom Now’라는 타이틀이 시사하듯, 지금 이 순간 꽃피는 창조성에 조명을 비추며 새로운 만남과 발견을 제안합니다.
시대를 넘어 계승되어 온 명품이 집결한 ‘Modern Legacy’와 현재진행형의 작품이 모이는 ‘Bloom Now’가 교차하는 3월 경매는, 이전과는 다른 입체적 구성으로 펼쳐지며 예술의 역사와 그 ‘지금’을 다시 바라보는 계기가 될 것입니다.

■ Early Highlight Viewing Information
The 77th SBI Art Auction | Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th&21st Century Masters – Early Highlight Viewing
 Date: Thursday, January 29 – Saturday, January 31, 2026
 Venue: HILLSIDE FORUM (F-building 1st floor, 18-8, Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033)

■ 先行預展
「第77輯SBI藝術拍賣|Modern Legacy:日本重要私人收藏—20至21世紀大師佳作」先行預展
日期:2026年1月29日(星期四)-1月31日(星期六)
會場:Hillside Forum(〒150-0033 東京都澀谷區猿樂町18-8 Hillside Terrace F棟1樓)

■프리뷰 실시 개요
「제77회SBI아트옥션|Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th&21st Century Masters」
 사전 프리뷰
 일시:2026년1월29일(목)-1월31일(토)
 회장:힐사이드 포럼(도쿄도 시부야구 사루가쿠쵸18-8 힐사이드 테라스F동1층)

■ Auction Information
“The 77th SBI Art Auction | Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th&21st Century Masters”
 Auction:
 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
 Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall D5 (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005)
 Preview:
 Date: Thursday, March 12 – Saturday, March 14, 2026
 Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall D7 (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005)
 Bidding Methods: On-site, Telephone, Absentee, and Online bidding.
 Auction Live Streaming: YouTube Streaming


“The 78th SBI Art Auction | Bloom Now”
 Auction:
 Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
 Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall D5 (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005)
 Preview:
 Venue: Thursday, March 12, Saturday, March 14, 2026
 Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall D1 (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005)
 Bidding Methods: On-site, Telephone, Absentee, and Online bidding.
 Auction Live Streaming: YouTube Streaming

■ 拍賣詳情
第77輯SBI藝術拍賣|Modern Legacy:日本重要私人收藏—20至21世紀大師佳作
【拍賣】
日期:2026年3月14日(星期六)
會場:東京國際論壇 Hall D5(〒100-0005 東京都千代田區丸之內3-5-1)
【預展】
日期:2026年3月12日(星期四)-3月14日(星期六)
會場:東京國際論壇 Hall D7 (〒100-0005 東京都千代田區丸之內3-5-1)
 參與方式】親臨拍賣會場、或以電話、書面或線上形式參與拍賣。
 YouTube直播 YouTube Streaming

第78輯 SBI藝術拍賣|Bloom Now
【拍賣】
日期:2026年3月15日(星期日)
會場:東京國際論壇 Hall D5(〒100-0005 東京都千代田區丸之內3-5-1)
【預展】
日期:2026年3月12日(星期四)-3月14日(星期六)
會場:東京國際論壇 Hall D1(〒100-0005 東京都千代田區丸之內3-5-1)
 參與方式】親臨拍賣會場、或以電話、書面或線上形式參與拍賣。
 YouTube直播 YouTube Streaming

■경매 실시 개요
「제77회SBI아트옥션|Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th&21st Century Masters」
 경매
 일시:2026년3월14일(토)
 회장:도쿄 국제 포럼 홀 D5(도쿄도 치요다구 마루노우치3-5-1)
 프리뷰:
 일시:2026년3월12일(목)-3월14일(토)
 회장:도쿄 국제 포럼 홀D7
 참가방법:회장, 전화, 서면, 온라인을 통한 응찰
 경매 라이브 시청:YouTube Streaming
「제78회SBI아트옥션|Bloom Now」
 경매:
 일시:2026년3월15일(일)
 회장:도쿄 국제 포럼 홀D5(도쿄도 치요다구 마루노우치3-5-1)
 프리뷰:
 일시:2026년3월12일(목)-3월14일(토)
 회장: 도쿄 국제 포럼 홀D1 (도쿄도 치요다구 마루노우치3-5-1)
 참가방법:회장, 전화, 서면, 온라인을 통한 응찰
 경매 라이브 시청:YouTube Streaming

■About our auction/ 關於我們/SBI아트옥션


SBI Art Auction holds public auctions offering a diverse selection of fine works including contemporary art created in and after the 20th century, as well as modern art, photography, design, and crafts that enrich the lifestyles of a wide variety of clients.
With registered customers from over 63 countries* and approximately 50% of auction sales attributed to international bidders, SBI Art Auction proudly stands as Japan's most globally connected auction house.
In addition to showcase works by prominent Japanese artists, we will actively introduce works by international artists rarely featured in Japanese auctions, contributing to the growth and expansion of Japan's art market.
*As of January 2025

藉由舉辦公開拍賣,SBI藝術拍賣為藝術愛好者呈現二十世紀以來的卓越當代藝術作品,以及近現代藝術、攝影、設計和工藝品等,致力於通過藝術豐富人們的生活。我們的客戶遍佈63個國家及地區*,海外得標者所佔的總落錘金額約達50%,這使得SBI藝術拍賣成為日本最具國際化的拍賣平台。除了推廣日本藝術界的代表性藝術家之外,我們還致力為日本的藝術愛好者帶來在本國鮮少見到的全球名家名品,進一步擴大和豐富日本的藝術市場。 (*數據截至 2025 年 1月)

20세기 이후의 컨템포러리 아트를 중심으로, 모던 아트와 사진, 디자인, 공예 등 다양한 분야의 양질의 작품들을 소개하며, 고객의 라이프스타일을 풍요롭게 하는 공개형 경매입니다. 현재 등록 고객의 국적은 63개국에 이르며, 2025년 1월 기준으로 낙찰 총액의 약 50%가 해외 고객에 의해 이루어지는 등, 점차 국제적인 관심도 높아지고 있습니다. 일본 미술 시장을 대표하는 작가들의 작품은 물론, 일본 국내 경매에서는 좀처럼 접하기 어려운 해외 작가들의 작품도 적극적으로 소개하며, 미술 시장의 다양성과 저변 확대에 조금이나마 기여하고자 노력하고 있습니다.

■How to participate in our auction
The auction is held by bidding for the sale price.
Customers who participate for the first time are requested to register in advance.
For more information on how to buy works at auction, please see the following page.
Details on how to participate and buy

■ 如何參加拍賣
參加SBI藝術拍賣,須先完成會員註冊。拍賣採用英式競拍方式進行。
詳細參加指南,請訪問

■경매 참가에 대해
경매는 작품의 판매 금액을 경쟁 입찰 방식으로 결정하는 방식으로 진행됩니다.
처음 참여하시는 고객께는 사전 등록을 부탁드리고 있습니다.
작품을 경매에서 구매하시는 방법에 대한 자세한 내용은 아래 페이지에서 확인하실 수 있습니다
참가 방법

■Upcoming auction (TBC)
 The 79th SBI Art Auction | Live Stream Auction
Auction Date: Friday, April 10 – Saturday, April 11, 2026

 The 80th SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art
Auction Date: Friday, May 22 – Saturday, May 23, 2026

■ 拍賣預告(暫定)
第79輯SBI Art Auction|LIVE STREAM AUCTION
拍賣日: 2026年 4月10日(星期五)、11日(星期六)

第80輯SBI Art Auction|Modern and Contemporary Art
拍賣日: 2026年5月22日(星期五)、23日(星期六)

■앞으로의 경매 스케줄(예정)
「제79회 SBI아트옥션|LIVE STREAM AUCTION」
개최일:2026년 4월10일(금)、11일(토)

「제80회 SBI아트옥션|Modern and Contemporary Art」
개최일:2026년5월22일(금)、23일(토)

■About us
SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd. provides a wide variety of services corresponding to our clients' needs, including auctioning, brokering private sales, financing, and consulting. Our aim is to ensure that more people come to appreciate the pleasure, importance, and fun of owning artworks, while at the same time helping them to keep their artworks in good condition over the long term and pass them along to the next generation.

Company name: SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: FUJIYAMA Tomohiro
Address: TFT Building East Wing, 3-6-11 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0063 JAPAN
Established: April 1, 2011

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■ 公司簡介
SBI藝術拍賣株式會社自2011年於東京成立以來,持續致力於提供多元化的藝術品相關服務,以滿足客戶的不同需求。服務範疇涵蓋公開拍賣、私人洽購、藝術金融及收藏規劃諮詢等。公司宗旨在於推廣藝術的價值與樂趣,並協助客戶典藏藝術精品,確保其在良好狀態下得以世代傳承。

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■SBI아트옥션 주식회사
미술품 경매를 비롯해 매매, 중개, 금융, 자문 등 고객의 다양한 니즈에 맞춰, 국내외 폭넓은 네트워크를 활용한 다각적인 사업을 전개하고 있습니다. 서비스를 통해 보다 많은 분들께 미술품을 소유하는 기쁨과 그 소중함, 그리고 예술을 접하는 즐거움을 전하고자 하며, 동시에 미술품을 오래도록 아끼고 다음 세대로 이어갈 수 있도록 돕고 있습니다.

회사명: SBI 아트옥션 주식회사
대표자: 대표이사 후지야마 토모히로
소재지: 일본 도쿄도 고토구 아리아케 3-6-11 TFT빌딩 동관
설립일: 2011년 4월 1일

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PRESS - 2025.12.22

Record Number of Lots While Maintaining an Average Sell-through Rate Above 90% SBI Art Auction Published Its 2025 Activity Review

SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd. published a report reviewing its activities in 2025 on its website on December 25, 2025.

In 2025, while the art market remained in a period of adjustment, the company held a total of seven auctions. By strengthening its domestic collector base and attracting a diverse range of new participants, SBI Art Auction achieved a record-high 2,577 lots offered (approximately +8% year on year), total auction turnover of approximately JPY 3.98 billion, a sell-through rate of 90.9%, and total on-site attendance of 5,081 visitors.
Positioned within global trends and the specific context of the Japanese market, the report reviews SBI Art Auction’s auction activities in 2025 through key KPIs and full-year performance, as well as by highlighting notable lots that defined the year’s sales.

■2025 Report
[Table of Contents]
Introduction
Summary
Overview of Auctions and Results
Highlight Lots
Auction Schedule for H1 2026
[Publication Date]
Monday, December 22, 2025
[Where to Access]
SBI Art Auction website: https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/en/news/article/127

■About our auction

SBI Art Auction holds public auctions offering a diverse selection of fine works including contemporary art created in and after the 20th century, as well as modern art, photography, design, and crafts that enrich the lifestyles of a wide variety of clients.
With registered customers from over 63 countries* and approximately 50% of auction sales attributed to international bidders, SBI Art Auction proudly stands as Japan's most globally connected auction house.
In addition to showcase works by prominent Japanese artists, we will actively introduce works by international artists rarely featured in Japanese auctions, contributing to the growth and expansion of Japan's art market.
*As of January 2025

■How to participate in our auction
The auction is held by bidding for the sale price.
Customers who participate for the first time are requested to register in advance.
For more information on how to buy works at auction, please see the following page.
Details on how to participate and buy

■Upcoming auction (TBC)
The 76th SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art
Auction Date: Saturday, January 24 – Sunday, January 25, 2026

The 77th SBI Art Auction | Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Masters
Auction Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

The 78th SBI Art Auction | Bloom Now
Auction Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026

■About us
SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd. provides a wide variety of services corresponding to our clients' needs, including auctioning, brokering private sales, financing, and consulting. Our aim is to ensure that more people come to appreciate the pleasure, importance, and fun of owning artworks, while at the same time helping them to keep their artworks in good condition over the long term and pass them along to the next generation.

Company name: SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: FUJIYAMA Tomohiro
Address: TFT Building East Wing, 3-6-11 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0063 JAPAN
Established: April 1, 2011

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Report

Previous reports are available.



2025
Summary
- A record-high 2,577 lots were offered, with total sales amounting to JPY 3.98 billion.
- The sell-through rate reached 90.9%, reflecting strong absorption capacity, supported by a deepening domestic collector base even amid market adjustments.
- Strong interest was seen in high-quality works by artists of established market credibility and art-historical significance, including Japanese postwar artists as well as internationally renowned figures.



Full Report (PDF)



2024
Summary
- The total auction sales for 2024 reached 6.01 billion yen, marking the second-highest figure in our history.
- All seven auctions held in this year achieved a success rate of over 90%, demonstrating unparalleled sales effectiveness.
- For the first time in our auction history, artworks exceeded a hammer price of 200 million yen. The strong presence of KUSAMA Yayoi’s artworks, both in quality and volume, was a major driver of sales.
- In terms of total sales value, the ratio between domestic and international buyers became nearly equal, highlighting the significant purchasing power of our overseas clients.
- We also actively embraced new initiatives to deliver new value and experience through art, including blending art with other genres and hosting our first-ever overseas preview.



Full Report in English (PDF)

Full Report in Chinese (PDF)

Full Report in Korean (PDF)



2023
Summary
- In a total of 7 auctions, the total price realized was amounted to JPY5.2billion, marking the second-highest performance in the history of our auctions. Despite the volatile market conditions, we maintained a high average sell-through rate.
- Regardless of the online or on-site auction, we achieved a participant turnout comparable to the previous year, demonstrating consistent engagement across various auction formats. The international diversity of successful bidders and the broad range of age groups
remained robust.
- In addition to the enduring influence of renowned artists such as KUSAMA Yayoi, MURAKAMI Takashi, and NARA Yoshitomo, our diverse selection of works from the same era, including pieces that have significantly shaped Japanese art history, received positive acclaim.


Full Report (PDF)




2022
Summary
- Recorded a total of JPY 6.93 billion in sales value, 1.5 times higher than the previous year
- Changes in the price range of successful bids
- Growing presence of young collectors


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NEWS - 2025.12.22

The Uplifting Power of Art in Medical Spaces — “Art × Well-being,” a Collaboration Exhibition by SBI Medic and SBI Art Auction

Art has increasingly been recognized as a quiet yet powerful presence that can soothe the mind and inspire a sense of optimism in everyday life. Within medical environments, the presence of artworks is expected to ease tension and impart a sense of calm throughout the space.

SBI Wellness Bank Co., Ltd. (“SBI Wellness Bank”) and SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd. (“SBI Art Auction”) are launching a collaborative exhibition, “Art × Well-being”, aimed at enhancing well-being through art. For visitors to SBI Medic, we have selected works that offer visual brightness, familiarity, and a sense of reassurance. These are pieces that naturally draw the eye and uplift one’s mood, bringing comfort through their presence.

1.The Role of Art in Medical Environments


<Special Consultation Room / SBI Medic>

Medical spaces often heighten feelings of nervousness or anxiety. Waiting for an appointment or undergoing tests—moments in which emotions are easily unsettled—are influenced greatly by the surrounding environment. In such contexts, art serves not merely as decoration but as a visual anchor that quietly supports the emotional state of visitors.
Colors, motifs, and composition work directly on the mind in ways that words cannot. Encountering bright hues or gentle rhythmic lines may naturally help visitors regulate their breath and gradually release tension. These subtle shifts, often occurring without conscious awareness, can contribute meaningfully to the quality of the medical experience.

Research on these effects has progressed globally. In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a report noting the potential of the arts to support both mental and physical health:
“The findings demonstrated that the arts can potentially impact both mental and physical health.”
— WHO, 2019, What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review, Summary p. vii
The report further highlights the potential of the arts to encourage positive behavioral change:
“There is promising preliminary evidence from individual observational studies that people who engage with the arts are more likely to lead healthier lives, including eating healthily and staying physically active, irrespective of their socioeconomic status and social capital.”
— WHO, 2019, What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review, p.16

These insights—pointing to the ways in which vivid colors and approachable visual motifs can promote a positive shift in mood—are aligned with the intentions behind this exhibition.

2.About the “Art × Well-being” Initiative


<Endoscopy Waiting Room / SBI Medic>

In preparation for this exhibition, SBI Art Auction conducted a visitor survey themed “Art That Gives You Energy” during the 72nd SBI Art Auction: Modern and Contemporary Art held in May 2024.
The survey was conducted over four days, from May 21 (Wed.) to 24 (Sat.), 2025. Visitors participated by scanning a QR code at the venue and accessing a Microsoft Forms questionnaire, resulting in 109 valid responses.
Participants voted freely for one artwork from six preselected pieces or “Other,” allowing us to collect intuitive, unfiltered impressions. The aggregated artist-based voting ratios (Please refer Chart 1: Vote Share by Artist) revealed several consistent tendencies, regardless of vote share.




Graph 1 “Vote Share by Artist”

Key tendencies extracted from both the voting results and free-form responses include:
• Colorful and clearly defined use of color
• Approachable motifs and character-like features
• Light, positive compositional qualities

Artists such as Ayako Rokkaku, Yayoi Kusama, and KAWS ranked highly. However, for this exhibition, the selection process emphasized not only the vote count but also the visual tendencies observed throughout the responses. Based on this analysis, we focused on works that “naturally draw the eye and convey a bright impression.”
Accordingly, the exhibition features not only artists with strong survey results but also works by Yoshitomo Nara—whose imagery evokes familiarity and quiet emotional depth—and Takashi Murakami, known for his lively color palettes and dynamic compositions. Collectively, these works aim to create an environment in which visitors can engage with the art comfortably and intuitively.
In parallel with the exhibition, an additional survey will be conducted for clinic visitors to assess changes in mood before and after viewing the artworks, as well as the types of works that leave a lasting impression. These insights will inform future exhibitions and the ongoing development of art-integrated medical spaces.

3.Featured Artists & Works

◆ Yayoi Kusama

<Endoscopy Lounge / SBI Medic>

Born in 1929 in Nagano, Japan. Yayoi Kusama is renowned for her immersive visual language rooted in hallucinatory experiences from childhood. Her signature use of repetitive polka dots and net patterns unfolds across vivid fields of red, yellow, and green, embodying universal themes such as “infinity” and “the cycle of life.” These motifs draw viewers into a pulsating, expansive world. Her mirrored installations further amplify this immersive quality, surrounding audiences in a uniquely experiential dimension.
This exhibition features works that depict everyday motifs as well as compositions filled with expressive human figures. Their vibrant colors and rhythmic structures capture the essence of Kusama’s art, offering visitors a dynamic and life-affirming visual experience.

◆ Takashi Murakami

<Waiting Room / SBI Medic>

Takashi Murakami introduced the “Superflat” theory, which bridges the flattened aesthetics of traditional Japanese art with the visual idioms of anime and manga. His works combine bright color fields, refined decoration, and non-perspectival compositions, forming a distinctive aesthetic that engages both contemporary culture and art historical discourse.
Active across painting, sculpture, fashion, and media art, Murakami moves freely between scales and modes of expression. For this exhibition, we present his iconic flower-themed works—compositions that balance exuberance and precision, leaving a strong and uplifting impression on viewers.

◆ Rokkaku Ayako

<Endoscopy Waiting Room / SBI Medic>

Born in 1982 in Chiba, Japan. Ayako Rokkaku is known for her unique technique of painting directly with her fingers and palms rather than brushes. This improvisational approach generates a vivid sense of rhythm and movement. Her canvases feature dreamlike young girls, flowers, and animals rendered with vibrant colors and energetic strokes, leaving behind the palpable traces of hand movement.
Her process itself becomes part of the artwork, carrying an immediacy that conveys the artist’s raw energy. The works included here highlight her emblematic girl motifs and present the expansive, spirited world that defines Rokkaku’s practice.

◆ Yoshitomo Nara

<Endoscopy Waiting Room / SBI Medic>

Born in 1959 in Aomori, Japan. Yoshitomo Nara is celebrated for his depictions of children and animals with distinctive eyes and subtle emotional expressions. Behind their innocence lies strength, solitude, and quiet introspection. As viewers encounter these works, their own emotions rise to the surface, fostering an intimate dialogue between artwork and observer.
The pieces featured in this exhibition capture the calm yet familiar presence characteristic of Nara’s style, guiding viewers into a gentle, contemplative state. The simplicity of the compositions belies the depth of feeling embedded within them—one of Nara’s defining strengths.

◆ KAWS / Brian Donnelly

<Endoscopy Lounge / SBI Medic>

Born in 1974 in New Jersey, USA. KAWS is a contemporary artist who began in street art and has expanded into painting, sculpture, and large-scale installations. His works feature iconic character forms, smooth lines, vivid color blocks, and bold contours—situating him within the lineage of pop art while retaining an unmistakable emotional resonance.
After gaining attention for interventions on advertising billboards, KAWS achieved global recognition and continues to explore new directions in his practice. The works on display present his striking visual language through bold compositions, intense color contrasts, and meticulous finish.

◆ Mr Doodle

<Special Consultation Room / SBI Medic>

Born in 1994 in Kent, UK. Mr Doodle is known for his spontaneous, continuous-line drawings that fill entire surfaces without preliminary sketches. His playful “doodle world,” overflowing with characters and symbols, creates a lively visual rhythm he describes as “graffiti spaghetti.”
The works shown here capture the energy and humor of his style, with motifs interweaving in colorful, free-flowing harmony. Each shift of the viewer’s gaze reveals new forms, making his work widely appealing across age groups.

◆ Kaii Higashiyama

<Lounge / SBI Medic>

Born in 1908 in Yokohama, Japan. Kaii Higashiyama is a leading figure in postwar Japanese painting, celebrated for the serene blue and green tones often referred to as “Higashiyama Blue.” His landscapes—deeply contemplative in nature—include major commissions such as the murals for the Tōgū Palace and the Miei-dō Hall of Tōshōdaiji Temple.

Shunchō (Signs of Spring) (1988), featured in this exhibition, is a woodblock print capturing the quiet transition from winter to spring. Its delicate, translucent colors convey a gentle breath of seasonal change. The harmony of subtle brushwork and clear tonality reflects the profound spiritual sensibility that Higashiyama pursued throughout his career.

4.Reference & Notes

【Note 1:WHO 2019 Report “What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being?”】
PDF:https://iris.who.int/server/api/core/bitstreams/e1cc8536-773d-446f-9822-8ae376f41415/content 
Quoted excerpts:
• “The findings demonstrated that the arts can potentially impact both mental and physical health.”(Summary p. vii)
• “There is promising preliminary evidence from individual observational studies that people who engage with the arts are more likely to lead healthier lives, including eating healthily and staying physically active, irrespective of their socioeconomic status and social capital.”(p.16)

【Note 2:WHO × Jameel Arts & Health Lab — The Lancet Global Series on the Health Benefits of the Arts (2023)】
https://www.who.int/news/item/25-09-2023-ground-breaking-research-series-on-health-benefits-of-the-arts
https://www.who.int/initiatives/arts-and-health
Topics include potential impacts on NCDs, social prescribing, and cross-sector collaboration across education, health care, and cultural policy.


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"The 76th SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art" - Modern and Contemporary Art for a Fresh Outlook on the New Year -

The 76th SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art Modern and Contemporary Art for a Fresh Outlook on the New Year

SBI Art Auction is pleased to announce that “The 76th SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art” will be held on Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, 2026.
As the year draws to a close and a quiet hint of the new season arrives, SBI Art Auction will present its first art event of 2026. Marking a fitting start to the year, this sale brings together approximately 500 works—ranging from masters who laid the foundation of modern art to rising talents expanding today’s expressive landscape. These works, imbued with a serene yet palpable tension, guide the viewer’s gaze toward the coming year and offer a sense of new encounters and discoveries ahead.

A highlight of the sale is an F50 canvas from KUSAMA Yayoi’s iconic Infinity Nets series. Since the earliest days of her practice, KUSAMA has pursued the act of “repetition,” and here, the handwoven mesh of brushstrokes quietly spreads across the surface. The net patterns subtly shift depending on viewing distance, creating a sense of depth that feels almost like the canvas is breathing. NARA Yoshitomo’s I’m Starved (2001) is another key work. Painted with the distinctive brushwork of the early 2000s, the piece holds delicate emotional nuance within a simple composition. Despite the title’s implication of “hunger,” the figure appears unexpectedly calm, gazing outward with an expression that is neither fully human nor fully canine.

INOKUMA Genichiro’s Map and Color (1964) showcases the artist’s mature period, where vibrant color fields and rhythmic forms unfold freely across the canvas. The lively yet restrained composition reflects INOKUMA’s vision—central to postwar Japanese modernism—and resonates with the fresh clarity of the New Year.

Internationally recognized artists also feature prominently in this auction. IDA Yukimasa’s Jean-Michel Basquiat No.10 (2020) uses dynamic brushwork and layered color to convey both reverence and dialogue with its subject, strongly embodying IDA’s exploration of the contours of existence. Meanwhile, IMAZU Kei’s Red Lines (2021) employs layered imagery to blur the boundaries between photography, painting, and digital media. The narrative embedded within the work reflects the richness and complexity of today’s visual culture.

Another standout is KAWS: Monster (Sofa) (2019), created in collaboration with famed Brazilian designers, the Campana Brothers. This rare work functions both as an art object and a piece of furniture. Its interplay of character-like form, sculptural presence, and practical utility exemplifies the growing integration of contemporary art into everyday living spaces.

This lineup offers an ideal opportunity to discover artworks to accompany you into the new year. Whether you are an experienced art collector or exploring auctions for the first time, the sale provides a wide range of engaging works that promise meaningful encounters. We invite you to experience the current landscape and diverse expressions of modern and contemporary art through the preview and auction.

「第76輯SBI藝術拍賣|Modern and Contemporary Art」
從新一年的視野出發,重新凝視近現代藝術的當下

SBI藝術拍賣股份有限公司(總社:東京都江東區,代表董事:藤山友宏)將於2026年1月24日(星期六)及25日(星期日)舉辦「第76輯SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art」。

歲末將近,在新季節的氣息悄然來臨之際,SBI藝術拍賣將以本次拍賣作為2026年開年的首場藝術盛事。值此迎接新一年的重要時刻,本次拍賣匯集約500件作品,從奠定近代美術基礎的藝術巨匠,到不斷拓展當代表現疆界的傑出創作者,多元的創作面貌齊聚一堂,映照出跨越時代的藝術能量。這些蘊含靜謐張力的作品,引領觀者的目光邁向新的一年,並帶來關於嶄新相遇與發現的預兆。

草間彌生的代表性 《Infinity Nets》 系列中,一件 F50號畫布作品 將於本次拍賣亮相。藝術家自早期以來持續探索的「反覆」這一行為,在畫面中靜靜延展至整體。由筆觸編織而成的網狀結構,隨著觀看距離的變化而呈現不同表情,使畫面彷彿呼吸般產生深邃的空間感。

 奈良美智的《I’m Starved》(2001),以2000年代初期特有的筆觸,在簡潔的構圖中蘊含細膩的情感起伏。儘管題名意為「飢餓」,畫中形象卻流露出某種平靜的神情,以介於犬與人之間、難以界定的姿態,靜靜注視著觀者。

豬熊弦一郎的《地圖與色彩》(1964),是一件可充分感受其成熟時期自由色面構成的作品。作為支撐戰後日本現代主義的重要藝術家,豬熊的創作理念在此作中得以鮮明體現——躍動的色彩與輕快的節奏遍布畫面,與新年清朗的氣息相互呼應。

同時,拍賣中亦呈現多位在國際藝術市場中備受矚目的當代藝術家作品。井田幸昌的《Jean-Michel Basquiat No.10》(2020),透過充滿動勢的筆觸與層層疊加的濃密色彩,在致敬與對話之間展開張力,清晰展現其一貫「探索存在輪廓」的創作方法。

今津景的《Red Lines》(2021),以其獨特的影像疊合手法,撼動攝影、繪畫與數位媒介之間的界線。潛藏於畫面中的敘事性,映照出當代視覺文化的豐富層次與複雜結構。
此外,KAWS 與巴西設計師 坎帕納兄弟(Campana Brothers) 共同創作的《KAWS: Monster (Sofa)》(2019),是一件兼具藝術性與實用機能的罕見作品。角色形象、雕塑性與家具功能在此交會,象徵當代藝術不斷滲透日常生活空間的時代趨勢。

迎向新的季節,本次拍賣呈現了一份適合與未來一年並肩同行的作品陣容。無論是經驗豐富的藝術收藏家,或初次接觸拍賣的觀眾,都能在與作品對話的過程中,獲得新鮮而深刻的體驗。我們誠摯邀請您透過預展與拍賣,親身感受近現代藝術的當下位置及其多樣而豐富的面貌。

「제76회SBI아트옥션|Modern and Contemporary Art」
새해의 시선을 여는 근현대 미술의 현주소

SBI 아트옥션 주식회사 (본사: 도쿄도 고토구, 대표이사: 후지야마 토모히로)는 오는 2026년1월24일(토)및 25일(일),「제76회SBI 아트옥션|Modern and Contemporary Art」를 개최합니다。
연말이 가까워지며 한 해의 마무리와 함께 새로운 계절을 맞이할 준비를 하는 지금, SBI 아트옥션은 2026년의 문을 여는 첫 아트 이벤트로 이번 경매를 선보입니다. 새해를 맞이하는 시점에 걸맞게, 본 세일에서는 근대미술의 초석을 놓은 거장들부터 오늘날 표현의 지평을 넓혀가는 동시대 작가들에 이르기까지, 다양한 창작의 결을 보여주는 약 500점의 작품을 한자리에 모았습니다. 고요한 긴장감을 머금은 작품들은 관람자의 시선을 자연스럽게 다가오는 새해로 이끌며, 새로운 만남과 발견을 예감하게 하는 장을 열어줄 것입니다.

이번 경매에서는 쿠사마 야요이의 대표작인 ‘Infinity Nets’ 시리즈 중 F50호 캔버스 작품이 출품됩니다. 초기부터 일관되게 탐구해 온 ‘반복’이라는 행위가 화면 전체로 은은하게 번져 나가며, 붓질이 직조한 그물망은 보는 이의 거리와 시선에 따라 서로 다른 표정을 드러냅니다. 그 결과 화면은 마치 숨을 고르듯 미묘한 깊이를 품게 됩니다. 한편 나라 요시토모의 《I’m Starved》(2001)은 2000년대 초반 특유의 붓 터치가 두드러지는 작품으로, 단순한 구도 안에 섬세한 감정의 떨림을 담아냅니다. ‘배가 고프다’는 의미의 제목과는 달리, 화면 속 존재는 다소 온화한 표정을 머금고 개인지 사람인지 단정하기 어려운 실루엣으로 조용히 관람자를 응시하고 있습니다.

이노쿠마 겐이치로의 《지도와 색》(1964)은 작가의 원숙기에 이른 자유로운 색면 구성을 온전히 만날 수 있는 작품입니다. 전후 일본 모더니즘을 떠받친 이노쿠마의 제작 사상을 상징하는 색채의 약동과 경쾌한 리듬이 화면 전체로 퍼져 나가며, 새해 특유의 맑고 산뜻한 공기와 공명합니다.

국제 미술 시장에서 뚜렷한 존재감을 보여 주는 아티스트들의 작품도 함께 선보입니다. 이다 유키마사의 《Jean-Michel Basquiat No.10》(2020)은 역동적인 붓질과 농밀한 색채의 중첩을 통해 대상에 대한 경의와 대화를 동시에 드러내는 작품으로, 이다 특유의 ‘존재의 윤곽을 더듬는’ 접근이 강하게 느껴집니다. 이마즈 케이의 《Red Lines》(2021)은 이미지의 층을 겹쳐 쌓는 독자적인 기법을 통해 사진·회화·디지털의 경계를 흔드는 작품입니다. 화면에 잠재한 서사성은 동시대 시각문화의 풍요로움과 복합성을 비추어 보여줍니다.

또한 KAWS와 브라질 출신 디자이너 캄파나 형제가 공동 제작한 《KAWS: Monster (Sofa)》(2019)는 아트 피스이면서 동시에 프로덕트로서의 기능을 갖춘 보기 드문 작품입니다. 캐릭터성, 조각성, 그리고 가구로서의 실용성이 교차하는 이 작업은 현대미술이 생활 공간 속으로 자연스럽게 스며들고 있는 오늘의 흐름을 상징적으로 보여줍니다.

새로운 계절을 맞이하는 지금, 앞으로의 1년을 함께할 작품을 찾기에 이번 라인업은 더없이 좋은 기회가 되어 줄 것입니다. 이미 탄탄한 컬렉션을 보유한 컬렉터는 물론, 처음으로 경매를 접하시는 분들께도 작품과 마주하는 시간이 새로운 발견의 순간이 될 수 있도록, 본 세일은 폭넓고 입체적인 라인업을 선보입니다.프리뷰와 경매를 통해 근현대 아트의 현재 위치와 그 다채로운 얼굴을 직접 체감해 보시기 바랍니다.

■Auction Detail “The 76th SBI Art Auction|Modern and Contemporary Art”
Auction:
Total Number of Lots: 504 (TBC)
Dates: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 12:00PM (JST)- / Sunday, January 25, 2026, 11:00AM (JST)-
Venue: HILLSIDE FORUM ( F-building 1st floor, 18-8, Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0033, JAPAN)

Viewing:
Dates: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Sunday, January 25, 2026
Venue: HILLSIDE FORUM (F-building 1st floor, 18-8, Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0033, JAPAN)

Bidding Methods:
On-site, Telephone, Absentee, and Online bidding.

Auction Live Streaming:
YouTube Streaming

■ 拍賣詳情
第76輯SBI Art Auction|Modern and Contemporary Art
拍品數: 504件拍品(暫定)
拍賣日: 2025年1月24日(星期六)- 1月25日(星期日)日本時間11:00-
會場: 東京代官山HILLSIDE FORUM (〒150-0033 東京都渋谷區猿楽町18-8 Hillside Terrace F棟1樓)

【預展資訊】
展期: 2026年1月21日(星期三)- 1月25日(星期日)
會場: 東京代官山HILLSIDE FORUM (〒150-0033 東京都渋谷區猿楽町18-8 Hillside Terrace F棟1樓)

【競投方式】
親臨拍賣會場、或以電話、書面或線上形式參與拍賣。

【YouTube直播】
YouTube Streaming

■실시개요
「제76회SBI아트옥션|Modern and Contemporary Art」
경매:
 총 출품수:504점(예정)
 일시:2026년1월24일(토)오후12:00- /25일(일)오전11:00-
 회장:힐사이드 포럼(〒150-0033 도쿄도 시부야구 사루가쿠쵸18-8 힐사이드 테라스F동1층)

프리뷰:
 일시:2026년1월21일(수)-1월25일(일)
 회장:힐사이드 포럼(〒150-0033 도쿄도 시부야구 사루가쿠쵸18-8 힐사이드 테라스F동1층)

참가방법:회장、전화、서면、온라인을 통한 응찰

경매 라이브 시청:YouTube Streaming

■About our auction/關於我們/SBI아트옥션

SBI Art Auction holds public auctions offering a diverse selection of fine works including contemporary art created in and after the 20th century, as well as modern art, photography, design, and crafts that enrich the lifestyles of a wide variety of clients.
With registered customers from over 63 countries* and approximately 50% of auction sales attributed to international bidders, SBI Art Auction proudly stands as Japan's most globally connected auction house.
In addition to showcase works by prominent Japanese artists, we will actively introduce works by international artists rarely featured in Japanese auctions, contributing to the growth and expansion of Japan's art market.
*As of January 2025

藉由舉辦公開拍賣,SBI藝術拍賣為藝術愛好者呈現二十世紀以來的卓越當代藝術作品,以及近現代藝術、攝影、設計和工藝品等,致力於通過藝術豐富人們的生活。我們的客戶遍佈63個國家及地區*,海外得標者所佔的總落錘金額約達50%,這使得SBI藝術拍賣成為日本最具國際化的拍賣平台。除了推廣日本藝術界的代表性藝術家之外,我們還致力為日本的藝術愛好者帶來在本國鮮少見到的全球名家名品,進一步擴大和豐富日本的藝術市場。 (*數據截至 2025 年 1月) 

20세기 이후의 컨템포러리 아트를 중심으로, 모던 아트와 사진, 디자인, 공예 등 다양한 분야의 양질의 작품들을 소개하며, 고객의 라이프스타일을 풍요롭게 하는 공개형 경매입니다. 현재 등록 고객의 국적은 63개국에 이르며, 2025년 1월 기준으로 낙찰 총액의 약 50%가 해외 고객에 의해 이루어지는 등, 점차 국제적인 관심도 높아지고 있습니다. 일본 미술 시장을 대표하는 작가들의 작품은 물론, 국내 경매에서는 좀처럼 접하기 어려운 해외 작가들의 작품도 적극적으로 소개하며, 미술 시장의 다양성과 저변 확대에 조금이나마 기여하고자 노력하고 있습니다.

■How to participate in our auction
The auction is held by bidding for the sale price.
Customers who participate for the first time are requested to register in advance.
For more information on how to buy works at auction, please see the following page.
Details on how to participate and buy

■如何參加拍賣
參加SBI藝術拍賣,須先完成會員註冊。拍賣採用英式競拍方式進行。
詳細參加指南,請訪問

■경매 참가에 대해
경매는 작품의 판매 금액을 경쟁 입찰 방식으로 결정하는 방식으로 진행됩니다.
처음 참여하시는 고객께는 사전 등록을 부탁드리고 있습니다.
작품을 경매에서 구매하시는 방법에 대한 자세한 내용은 아래 페이지에서 확인하실 수 있습니다
참가 방법

■Upcoming auction (TBC)
・The 77th  SBI Art Auction | Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Masters
 Auction Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

・The 78th  SBI Art Auction | Bloom Now
 Auction Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026

・The 79th  SBI Art Auction | Live Stream Auction
 Auction Date: Saturday, May 23 – Sunday, May 24, 2026

■拍賣預告(暫定)
・第77輯SBI Art Auction|Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Masters」
 拍賣日:2026年3月14日(星期六)

・第78輯SBI Art Auction|Bloom Now
 拍賣日:2026年3月15日(星期日)

・第79輯SBI Art Auction|Live Stream Auction
 拍賣日:2026年4月10日(星期五)、11日(星期六)

■앞으로의 경매 스케줄(예정)
・제77회SBI아트옥션|Modern Legacy: An Important Japanese Collection of 20th & 21st Century Masters
 개최일:2026년3월14일(토)

・제78회SBI아트옥션|Bloom Now
 개최일:2026년3월15일(일)

・제79회SBI아트옥션|Live Stream Auction
 개최일:2026년4월10일(금)、11일(토)

■About us
SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd. provides a wide variety of services corresponding to our clients' needs, including auctioning, brokering private sales, financing, and consulting. Our aim is to ensure that more people come to appreciate the pleasure, importance, and fun of owning artworks, while at the same time helping them to keep their artworks in good condition over the long term and pass them along to the next generation.

Company name: SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: FUJIYAMA Tomohiro
Address: TFT Building East Wing, 3-6-11 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0063 JAPAN
Established: April 1, 2011

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■公司簡介
SBI藝術拍賣株式會社自2011年於東京成立以來,持續致力於提供多元化的藝術品相關服務,以滿足客戶的不同需求。服務範疇涵蓋公開拍賣、私人洽購、藝術金融及收藏規劃諮詢等。公司宗旨在於推廣藝術的價值與樂趣,並協助客戶典藏藝術精品,確保其在良好狀態下得以世代傳承。

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■SBI아트옥션 주식회사
미술품 경매를 비롯해 매매, 중개, 금융, 자문 등 고객의 다양한 니즈에 맞춰, 국내외 폭넓은 네트워크를 활용한 다각적인 사업을 전개하고 있습니다. 서비스를 통해 보다 많은 분들께 미술품을 소유하는 기쁨과 그 소중함, 그리고 예술을 접하는 즐거움을 전하고자 하며, 동시에 미술품을 오래도록 아끼고 다음 세대로 이어갈 수 있도록 돕고 있습니다.

회사명: SBI 아트옥션 주식회사
대표자: 대표이사 후지야마 토모히로
소재지: 일본 도쿄도 고토구 아리아케 3-6-11 TFT빌딩 동관
설립일: 2011년 4월 1일

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