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AUCTION - 2023.12.27

[Highlight] Pierre-Auguste RENOIR | Tête de jeune fille épluchant un fruit | JANUARY 2024 Modern and Contemporary Art

Highlight from the "62nd SBI Art Auction|Modern and Contemporary Art" sales on Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Renowned as a leading figure in the Impressionism, Pierre-Auguste Renoir left an indelible mark on the art world, producing nearly 3,800 oil paintings throughout his prolific career - a staggering volume that outshines contemporaries like Oscar-Claude Monet and Paul Cézanne. Renoir's artistic journey grasps changes over time. Many of his early works were initially inspired by Impressionism's vibrant palette.
 
“About 1883 something like a break occurred in my work. I had reached the end of ‘impressionism,’ and I had come to realize that I did not know how to paint or draw. Simply put, I was in a deadlock.” As he says, Renoir felt the limitations of the Impressionist style, especially the method of dividing brush strokes, and thereafter moved on to explore his own unique expressions.

Bathed in his characteristic bright colors and gentle brushstrokes, this particular masterpiece of a girl portrait was created in 1895 after a decade of artistic exploration. With the splendid fusion of the sense of form acquired by pursuing the classical drawing method of drawing objects with clear lines and the color expression influenced by impressionism, the body remains standing out from the background and maintains shaped. The leisurely motion of the hand peeling fruit and the radiant, smooth skin of the young girl convey a profound sense of her warmth and innocence.
 
Best known for his depictions of joyous scenes, female sensuality, and landscapes, Renoir became synonymous with vibrant colors, fluid brushwork, and an unwavering focus on capturing the play of light. Today, his works are displayed in major museums and collections around the world, and he remains an important figure in the history of art. This year marks 150 years since the first Impressionist exhibition which Renoir, Monet and others participated in 1874. The magnitude of the influence that the Impressionist painters have had on the future of art history is immeasurable.





Lot.061 Pierre-Auguste RENOIR
1895
Tête de jeune fille épluchant un fruit
Oil on canvas
41.0 × 33.0 cm
This work will be included in the forthcoming Pierre-Auguste Renoir Digital Catalogue Raisonné, currently being prepared under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc.
Provenance:
Galerie Durand-Ruel, Paris, acquired from the artist (December 31, 1897)
Galerie Durand-Ruel, New York(1925)
Galerie Durand-Ruel, Paris
Maurice Coutot, Paris(December 10, 1937)
Private Collection, Paris, by descent from above
JPY 70,000,000 - 100,000,000
USD 473,000 - 675,700

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Bid Submission Deadline:
[Lots. 001-199] FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM (JST)
[Lots. 200-502] SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM (JST)
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AUCTION - 2023.12.27

[Highlight] Marc CHAGALL | Le Cirque (Mourlot 490-527) | JANUARY 2024 Modern and Contemporary Art

Highlight from the "62nd SBI Art Auction|Modern and Contemporary Art" sales on Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Marc Chagall, a Belorussian-born French artist, is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. As a trailblazer of the Modern art movement, he left behind extensive paintings, ceramics, print works, that are dreamlike masterpieces. His extensive works undoubtedly had a profound impact on the art world. This captivating lithograph set "Le Cirque" beautifully expresses his lifelong fascination with the circus.
 
Chagall's fascination with the circus dates back to his childhood. As a child in pre-revolutionary Vitebsk in modern-day Belarus, the spectacle of traveling acrobats, clowns, and equestrians trying to entertain the local villagers made a deep impression on him. The scene of a father and son attempting a clumsy yet intense juggling act on the street, only to be overlooked by the indifference of the villagers, was etched in his mind. This representative set of lithographs from 1967 artistically captures Chagall's childhood impressions of the circus as a vivid and dynamic spectacle.
 
This complete set consists of 23 color and 15 black-and-white lithographs, capturing a dream-like tableau depicting animals, acrobats, and clowns. Chagall skillfully brings to life his childhood fascination with the circus and vividly portraying memories of his vibrant youth. Within this set, his iconic motifs-- goats, hens, horses adorned with irregular colors, energetically animated circus organizers, lovers floating through the air, and jugglers leaping in the distant background—are seamlessly blended. Through these masterful compositions and colors, Chagall established his distinctive artistic style and earned an unshakeable reputation as one of the leaders of modern art.



Lot.060 Marc CHAGALL
1967
Le Cirq ue (Mourlot 490-527)
ED. 250
Lithograph, the complete set of 38 works (23 printed in colors), on Arches paper, title
page and text with original wove paper wrappers, cloth-covered boards and slipcase
S. 45.1 × 34. 6 cm (17¾ × 13⅝ in. ) (each)
Publisher:Tériade Editeur, Paris
JPY 6,000,000 - 9,000,000
USD 42,900 - 64,300

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Bid Submission Deadline:
[Lots. 001-199] FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM (JST)
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PRESS - 2023.12.26

Kick off the New Year with an art experience at Daikanyama on the weekend Featuring a focus on the dialogue between modern and contemporary art

SBI Art Auction is pleased to present the “62nd SBI Art Auction|MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART" on Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, January 28, at Daikanyama Hillside Forum. As our first attempt, we will simultaneously hold a preview and auction on the weekend.
In our first sale of 2024, we will introduce fine pieces of modern art to provide a high-quality art experience in the dialogue of creations in the past, present, and future. It includes works by Japanese artists active in the global contemporary art scene, such as KUSAMA Yayoi's mixed media 'VENUS' (2002), and a work on paper by NARA Yoshitomo (1998) featuring a girl with a provocative gaze, a signature motif of the artist. Moreover, the portrait of a girl peeling fruit by the representative Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste RENOIR (1895) demonstrates his exploration of painting expression through vivid colors and soft brushwork. Also featured is a still-life oil painting by Bernard BUFFET (1966), long appreciated in Japan for its rigid black lines and restrained colors that capture the post-World War II zeitgeist.
The auction will be held on January 27 and 28, on the weekend, and some works can be viewed at the same venue even during the auction. An auction catalogue featuring the NARA’s 1998 work on the cover will be distributed for free at the venue. We eagerly await your visit.

■The 62nd SBI Art Auction|MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
Number of Lots: 500
Total low estimate: JPY635,910,000

Auction Date:
Saturday, January 27 11:00 AM (JST)- Lot. 001-199
Sunday, January 28 11:00 AM (JST)- Lot. 200-502

Temporary Closure:
Monday, January 29, 2024

Preview:
Wednesday, January 24 – Thursday, January 25 11:00AM – 7:00 PM (JST)
Friday, January 26 11:00AM – 6:00 PM (JST)
Saturday, January 27 – Sunday, January 28 10:30AM – 5:00 PM (JST)
*Only selected works will be exhibited on the days of the auction.

Venue:
HILLSIDE FORUM (18-8 Sarugakucho Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0033, Japan)

* In addition to bidding at the venue, you can bid by phone, absentee, or online.
* You can also watch the progress of the auction on YouTube.
YouTube Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC32a7MUOI-xI1DY-CghG-KA

* Please check the website for details.
Website (to be published on Tuesday, January 9): https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/lp/2024_01_28/en/

■Highlights 
*Access to online catalogue (to be published on Tuesday, January 9): https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/en/auction/catalogue/121



■About our auction


SBI Art Auction holds public auctions arranged to present fine works of contemporary art created in and after the twentieth century, as well as modern art, photography, design, and crafts that can adorn and enrich the lives of a wide variety of clients.
The current auction participants include nationals of more than 60 countries*, and we are proud of being Japan's most international auction, since bids by overseas customers amount to about 30% of the title.
We are working to grow and expand the Japanese art market by actively introducing not only the works of artists who symbolize the Japanese art market, but also the works of overseas artists who are rarely exhibited in domestic auctions.
*As of June 2023
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbiartauction/

■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: https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/en/buy-sell/buy/

■Upcoming auction (TBC)
The 63rd SBI Art Auction|Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined
Auction Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024

■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, Koutou-ku, Tokyo, 135-0063 JAPAN
Established: April 1, 2011
HP: https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/en/

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AUCTION - 2023.10.28

【Results & Invitation to Consign】The 61st SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art

Thank you for partaking in our "The 61st SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art" sale held on October 27 and 28.
Auction result is now available on our website.

Total Sales: 1,066,665,250 JPY
Lots sold: 91.0%

The last sale of 2023 ended successfully with a turnover of 1,066,665,250 yen and a through rate of 91.0%.
Akira Kanayama's "Work" (1958) on the cover of the catalog sold for 48.3 million yen, 9.6 times the lower estimate.

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

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



Lot. 112
Andy WARHOL
Anniversary Donald Duck (F. & S. ⅡA.360)
6,000,000 - 9,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 17,825,000 JPY



Lot. 113
Andy WARHOL
Marilyn Monroe (F. & S. Ⅱ.30)
8,000,000 - 13,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 21,275,000 JPY



Lot. 114
Jean-Michel BASQUIAT (After)
Untitled (Per Capita)
8,000,000 - 14,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 15,525,000 JPY



Lot. 130
KANAYAMA Akira
Work
5,000,000 - 8,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 48,300,000 JPY



Lot. 149
KUSAMA Yayoi
Pumpkin
30,000,000 - 50,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 69,000,000 JPY



Lot. 150
KUSAMA Yayoi
Pumpkin
50,000,000 - 80,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 80,500,000 JPY



Lot. 154
MURAKAMI Takashi
Untitled
1,500,000 - 2,500,000 JPY
Price Realized 15,525,000 JPY



Lot. 162
NAWA Kohei
Untitled
4,500,000 - 7,500,000 JPY
Price Realized 11,500,000 JPY



Lot. 229
KAWS
UNTITLED (KIMPSONS 4) (PACKAGE SERIES)
7,000,000 - 10,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 19,550,000 JPY

◆Upcoming auctions and deadline for consignment
The 62nd SBI Art Auction
Date: Friday, January 26 - Saturday, January 27, 2024
Deadline for consignment: Mid-November, 2023

The 63rd SBI Art Auction
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
Deadline for consignment: Mid-December, 2023

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PRESS - 2023.09.26

Art Pieces by Esteemed Artists Up for Sale, Enjoy an Exclusive Auction Experience in Daikanyama

SBI Art Auction is pleased to present the "61st SBI Art Auction|MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART" on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Daikanyama Hillside Forum.
In our final sale of 2023, we are proud to introduce numerous outstanding pieces by esteemed international artists. Featured works include a set of two lithographs by David HOCKNEY, currently showcasing a major solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, original paintings by KAWS, and silkscreen prints by Jean-Michel BASQUIAT and Andy WARHOL. WARHOL's pieces, in particular, are a must-see, displaying iconic images that represent post-war American consumer society and popular culture, including Donald Duck and Marilyn Monroe.
For domestic artists, the sale will include KUSAMA Yayoi's 1993 canvas piece "Pumpkin" and the avant-garde work by KANAYAMA Akira that graces the cover of our sale catalogue, along with pieces from artists who are gaining significant attention in the market.
We invite you to immerse yourself in an exclusive auction experience during this vibrant season in Tokyo's art scene.

■The 61st SBI Art Auction|MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART

Number of lots: 301
Total low estimate: JPY536,760,000

Auction Date:
Friday, October 27, 2023 3:00 PM (JST)- Lot. 001-106
Saturday, October 28, 2023 1:00 PM (JST)- Lot. 107-302

Preview:
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 11:00AM – 7:00 PM (JST)
Thursday, October 26, 2023 11:00AM – 7:00 PM (JST)

Venue:
HILLSIDE FORUM (18-8 Sarugakucho Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0033, Japan)

* In addition to bidding at the venue, you can bid by phone, absentee, or online.
* You can also watch the progress of the auction on YouTube.
YouTube Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC32a7MUOI-xI1DY-CghG-KA

* Please check the website for details.
Website (to be published on Friday, October 6, 2023): https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/lp/2023_10_28/en/

■Highlights 
*Access to online catalogue (to be published on Friday, October 6, 2023): https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/en/auction/catalogue/118


■About our auction

SBI Art Auction holds public auctions arranged to present fine works of contemporary art created in and after the twentieth century, as well as modern art, photography, design, and crafts that can adorn and enrich the lives of a wide variety of clients.
The current auction participants include nationals of more than 60 countries*, and we are proud of being Japan's most international auction, since bids by overseas customers amount to about 30% of the title.
We are working to grow and expand the Japanese art market by actively introducing not only the works of artists who symbolize the Japanese art market, but also the works of overseas artists who are rarely exhibited in domestic auctions.
*As of June 2023
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbiartauction/

■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: https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/en/buy-sell/buy/

■Upcoming auction (TBC)
The 62nd SBI Art Auction
Auction Date: Friday, January 26 and Saturday, January 27, 2024
Deadline for consignment: mid-November, 2023

■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, Koutou-ku, Tokyo, 135-0063 JAPAN
Established: April 1, 2011
HP: https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/en/

For press inquiries
Kaku (Ms.), Okamura (Ms.)
SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd.
TFT Building East Wing, 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/

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AUCTION - 2023.09.16

【Results & Invitation to Consign】The 60th SBI Art Auction | LIVE STREAM AUCTION

Thank you for partaking in our "The 60th SBI Art Auction | LIVE STREAM AUCTION" sale held on SEPTEMBER 15 and 16.
Auction result is now available on our website.

Total Sales: 198,633,750 JPY
Lots sold: 85.7%

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

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



Lot. 256
KYNE
Untitled
6,000,000 - 9,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 13,225,000 JPY



Lot. 323
Andy DENZLER
Woman in Burnt Sienna
3,500,000 - 5,500,000 JPY
Price Realized 12,650,000 JPY



Lot. 401
YAMADA Masaaki
Work C. 175
900,000 - 1,400,000 JPY
Price Realized 2,300,000 JPY



Lot. 390
KUSAMA Yayoi
FLOWERS A (Kusama 349)
2,000,000 - 3,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 6,325,000 JPY



Lot.387
NARA Yoshitomo
Flashlight Girl (No. YNF3957)
800,000 - 1,400,000 JPY
Price Realized 2,012,500 JPY



Lot.365
Alex KATZ
Ada (Cantz 288)
400,000 - 700,000 JPY
Price Realized 954,500 JPY

◆Upcoming auctions and deadline for consignment
The 61st SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art
Date: Friday, October 27 - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Preview: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - Thursday, October 26, 2023
Deadline for consignment: Closed

The 62nd SBI Art Auction
Date: Friday, January 26 - Saturday, January 27, 2024
Deadline for consignment: Mid-November, 2023

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PRESS - 2023.08.22

Renowned Artists from Both Domestic and International Scenes Gather: Don't Miss the Early Autumn Live-Streamed Auction!

SBI Art Auction is pleased to present the "60th SBI Art Auction|LIVE STREAM AUCTION" on Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16, 2023.

In this sale, we bring together works by renowned artists from both domestic and international scenes, including "Woman in Burnt Sienna" by Swiss painter Andy DENZLER. DENZLER is known for his multi-layered depictions of figures that straddle the line between Abstract Expressionism and Photorealism. Rendered with expressive brushwork, his compositions are reminiscent of Baroque-era classical paintings translated into modern times. Additionally, works by leading figures in Japanese contemporary art, such as "Untitled" by KYNE and "Sound of the vanishing evil" by KOMATSU Miwa, will be on display. Other highlights include "Snip Girl 1" by SATOH Naritaka, an oil painting by EGAMI Etsu, and a beautifully grained sculpture of COMPANION, the iconic character by KAWS.

This sale is not only for those who are familiar with living alongside art but also for those who are looking to step into the world of art purchasing. We look forward to your participation.

■The 60th SBI Art Auction|LIVE STREAM AUCTION

Number of lots: 477
Total low estimate: JPY113,290,000

Auction Date:
Friday, September 15, 2023 13:00- Lot. 001-225
Saturday, September 16, 2023 13:00- Lot. 226-477

* This sale is a no-attendance live-streamed auction.
You can bid by phone, absentee, or online.
* You can also watch the progress of the auction on YouTube.
YouTube Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC32a7MUOI-xI1DY-CghG-KA
* Please check the website for details.
Website (to be published on Monday, August 28, 2023): https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/lp/2023_09_16/en/

■Highlights 
*Access to online catalogue (to be published on Monday, August 28, 2023): https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/en/auction/catalogue/116

■About our auction

SBI Art Auction holds public auctions arranged to present fine works of contemporary art created in and after the twentieth century, as well as modern art, photography, design, and crafts that can adorn and enrich the lives of a wide variety of clients.
The current auction participants include nationals of more than 60 countries*, and we are proud of being Japan's most international auction, since bids by overseas customers amount to about 30% of the title.
We are working to grow and expand the Japanese art market by actively introducing not only the works of artists who symbolize the Japanese art market, but also the works of overseas artists who are rarely exhibited in domestic auctions.
*As of June 2023
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbiartauction/

■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: https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/en/buy-sell/buy/

■Upcoming auction (TBC)
The 61st SBI Art Auction|MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
Auction Date: Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28, 2023

■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, Koutou-ku, Tokyo, 135-0063 JAPAN
Established: April 1, 2011
HP: https://www.sbiartauction.co.jp/en/

For press inquiries
Kaku (Ms.), Okamura (Ms.)
SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd.
TFT Building East Wing, 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/

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