AUCTION - 2024.04.23

Time to Feel Early Summer with Versatility Artists’ Artworks!　Here Are Market’s Most-Wanted Works in Daikanyama　人氣藝術家作品點綴初夏　東京代官山匯聚名家之作

SBI Art Auction is pleased to announce the "65th SBI Art Auction | MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART" will be held on Friday, 24th and Saturday, 25th of May 2024, at Daikanyama Hillside Forum.
This sale will be our fourth sales in this year, and we feature a selection of internationally popular artists’ works which will deliver you delightful feeling for early summer. Starting with the work which recorded over 200 million yen at our March sale, KUSAMA Yayoi accelerated her records with our sale. With the latest online streaming sale, her work Pumpkins far surpassed our high estimate. Including her two canvas works, Lemon Squash and Pumpkins, the total of 27 works will be on sale. On the other hand, Andy WARHOL’s large silk screen work, which is painted an iconic Paramount motif, the first ever sale in Japan for Keith HARING’s aluminum work, BANKSY’s renowned work “Girl with Balloon”, and a massive canvas work with a motif of a loved-character Snoopy by KAWS are also listed. Not only paintings, but there is also Cindy SHERMAN’s self-portrait photograph. She became famous for photographing herself with costumes and is also called a socialistic artist.
The auction will be held on 24th (Fri) and 25th (Sat) of May and its preview will be open on 22nd of May (Wed). Some works are available to be seen at the auction venue on the sale dates as well. We are sincerely looking forward to seeing you at the sale. 

■The 65th SBI Art Auction｜MODERN AND CONREMPORARY ART
Number of Lots: 298 (Estimated)
Total low estimate: ¥546,850,000 (Estimated)

【Auction Date】
Friday, May 24, 2024, 1:00 PM (JST)- Lot. 001-136
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 1:00 PM (JST)- Lot. 137-301

【Place】
HILLSIDE FORUM (〒150-0033 / F-building 1st floor, 18-8, Sarugakucho, Shibuya city, Tokyo, Japan)

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■Upcoming auction (TBC)
The 66th SBI Art Auction｜MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
Auction Date: Saturday, July 6 – Sunday, July 7, 2024
Deadline for consignments: Thursday, May 16, 2024

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SBI藝術拍賣很榮幸為您帶來第65輯SBI藝術拍賣「MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART」，拍賣將於2024年5月24日(星期五)及25日(星期六) 在東京代官山舉行。
本場拍賣為今年度第四場拍賣，在這繽紛的初夏展示一系列國內外都具極高人氣的藝術家的作品。延續3月拍賣單一作品超2億日元落錘、４月線上拍賣的好成績，本場以草間彌生的作品作始，包括「檸檬蘇打水」和「南瓜」畫布等27件作品、到安迪沃荷令人驚嘆的派拉蒙影業標誌網版印刷作品、首次在日本拍賣出現的Keith Haring電鍍鋁作品、BANKSY的「氣球女孩」版畫、以及KAWS的可愛SNOOPY畫布作品。除此以外，還有以概念藝術肖像聞名的行為藝術家Cindy Sherman的攝影作品。
2024年5月24日(星期五)及25日(星期六)均為拍賣日，而預展則在5月22日(星期三)在同一場地舉行。拍賣當天也能觀賞到一部分的拍品。期待您的光臨！ 

■拍賣詳情
第65輯SBI藝術拍賣｜MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
拍品數: 298件拍品（暫定）
總估價下限：5億4,755萬日圓（暫定）

【拍賣日】
2024年5月24日（星期五）日本時間13:00- Lot. 001-136
2024年5月25日（星期六）日本時間13:00- Lot. 137-301

【拍賣會場】東京代官山HILLSIDE FORUM 

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第66輯SBI藝術拍賣「現當代藝術專場」
拍賣日: 2024年7月6日至7日 (星期六至星期日)
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AUCTION - 2024.04.15

【Results & Invitation to Consign】The 64th SBI Art Auction | LIVE STREAM AUCTION

Thank you for partaking in our "The 64th SBI Art Auction | LIVE STREAM AUCTION" sale held on April 12 and 13.
Auction result is now available on our website.

Total Sales: 406,818,250 JPY
Lots sold: 94.8%
The first Live Stream Auction of the year is completed successfully with the very iconic pumpkins sculpture by Yayoi Kusama fetched 189.75 million JPY far surpassing the high estimate.

>> Auction Result [Online Catalogue]
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◆Results Highlight
Price realized (JPY) includes buyer's Premium



Lot. 330
KUSAMA Yayoi
Pumpkins
60,000,000 - 120,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 189,750,000 JPY

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The 65th SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art
Date: Friday, May 24 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
Preview: Wednesday, May 22 - Thursday, May 23, 2024
Deadline for consignment: Closed

The 66th SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art
Date: Saturday, July 6 - Sunday, July 7, 2024
Deadline for consignment: Mid-May, 2024

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AUCTION - 2024.03.11

【Results & Invitation to Consign】The 63rd SBI Art Auction | Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined

Thank you for partaking in our "The 63rd SBI Art Auction | Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined" sale held on March 9.
Auction result is now available on our website.

Total Sales: 954,799,000 JPY
Lots sold: 91.4%
The third edition of our special sale “Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined” is completed successfully with the top lot of the acrylic on canvas work depicting Yayoi Kusama’s iconic five signature pumpkins fetched 241.5million JPY surpassing the high estimate.

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


Lot. 069
KUSAMA Yayoi
Pumpkins
130,000,000 - 180,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 241,500,000 JPY


Lot. 073
LEE U-fan
With Winds
15,000,000 - 25,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 41,400,000 JPY


Lot. 046
Gerhard RICHTER
Strip (3232) (Butin 148)
7,000,000 - 13,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 12,650,000 JPY


Lot. 042
Jean-Michel BASQUIAT (After)
1. Riddle Me This／2. A Panel of Experts／3. Piano Lesson／4. Flash In Naples
20,000,000 - 30,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 39,100,000 JPY


Lot. 013
IMAZU Kei
THE RED LIST
2,000,000 - 3,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 15,525,000 JPY


Lot. 045
Andy WARHOL
Marilyn Monroe (F. & S. Ⅱ.28)
15,000,000 - 25,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 24,150,000 JPY

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The 64th SBI Art Auction | LIVE STREAM AUCTION
Date: Friday, April 12 - Saturday, April 13, 2024
Deadline for consignment: Closed

The 65th SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art
Date: Friday, May 24 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
Deadline for consignment: Mid-March, 2024

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AUCTION - 2024.02.09

[Highlight] KOJIMA Nobuaki | Untitled | MARCH 2024 Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined

Highlight from the "63rd SBI Art Auction｜Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined" sales on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Born in Ōno City, Fukui Prefecture, Nobuaki Kojima began exhibiting works that incorporated elements of "Happening" in 1958, predominantly at the Yomiuri Indépendant Exhibition. He engaged with "Anti-art" artists, including Ushio Shinohara. Kojima garnered particular attention for his FRP resin standing sculptures, influenced by "Pop Art." He later moved to the US to advance his artistic career. Having returned to Japan, he continues to be an active figure in the art scene.

This work, Untitled features a standing figure styled as a businessman, shrouded in a red-and-white striped fabric with his face obscured. Crafted from FRP resin, the statue has a rough texture and is coated lacquer. The vivid red, white, and blue hues are striking, yet the concealed face of the man creates a sense of frustration for the observer, as it obscures any insight into his emotions or thoughts. This haunting life-sized sculpture conveys an ineffable sense of loss, serving as a direct commentary on the dehumanization in Japanese society during the Japanese economic miracle. The fabric covering the face bears the Stars and Stripes, symbolizing the States, adding a layer of international political context to the work. Kojima also showcased a red and white curtain at the 14th Yomiuri Indépendant Exhibition in 1962, where he performed a "happening" by standing inside a drum in front of the curtain throughout the day. However, by 1964, the Yomiuri Indépendant, which had been a significant platform for Kojima's work, was discontinued, primarily due to escalating conflicts with the "Anti-art" movement. In the wake of tumultuous artistic upheavals, Kojima's standing sculptures emerge as silent witnesses to the fading echoes of the "Anti-art" era. They are poignant symbols, subtly mirroring Japanese society's stark, unspoken narratives while draping in American pop culture's vibrant yet ironic hues.

* See ASPECTS OF FUKUI CONTEMPORARY ART. Vol. 1: July 20~Augst 12, 1990 Nobuaki Kojima Catalog, ed. Hisanori Gogota, Fukui Fine Arts Museum, 1990, 4-7.



Lot.075 KOJIMA Nobuaki
Untitled
Lacquer on FRP
171.5 × 80.0 × 45.0 cm (67½ × 31½ × 17¾ in.)
Provenance: Private Collection, USA
Exhibited: October 30 - December 14, 2019 "Japan Is America: 1952-1985", Fergus McCaffrey, New York
JPY 5,000,000 - 8,000,000
USD 35,200 - 56,300

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Bid Submission Deadline:
[Lots. 001-083] FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM (JST)

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AUCTION - 2024.02.09

[Highlight] Gerhard RICHTER | Strip (3232) (Butin 148) | MARCH 2024 Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined

Highlight from the "63rd SBI Art Auction｜Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined" sales on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Born in 1932 in Germany, Gerhard Richter is a prominent contemporary artist known for his diverse and innovative artworks. Richter has continually pushed the conceptual and visual boundaries of contemporary painting over the course of six decades, encompassing oil painting, photography, glass panel and digital printing. He has challenged artistic conventions, seamlessly moving between abstraction and representation. Richter's iconic photo paintings, expression using of a squeegee technique, and exploration of digital media reflect his profound impact on the art world.  
This artwork belongs to Richter's Strip series, initiated in 2011 when Richter was 79. It is a digital inkjet print in 11 colors, derived from a detail of the 1990 hand-painted work Abstraktes Bild [CR: 724-4], which was fragmented and mirrored multiple times. There are 72 different stripe patterns are made in the Stripe series and each of the 72 pieces is a unique piece. The digital prints are laminated onto aluminum behind a thin layer of perspex. Richter employs a method of digitally manipulating and rearranging scanned images, resulting in compositions with vibrant and varied color palettes. By vertically dividing the scanned work, mirroring and copying strips, and then horizontally stretching them, he has created several captivating, colorful striped pieces. In the evolution from manual to digital techniques, Richter has brilliantly fused painting with technology, introducing a captivating alliance.

Richter meticulously documents these patterns in his 2011 publication, "Patterns" The book presents a curated selection from the over 4,000 patterns generated by his software-driven process, with some included in his paintings. This showcases Richter's meticulous focus on detail, color, and print quality.

Richter's work has been exhibited globally, earning recognition for its conceptual depth and technical mastery. Richter's enduring influence has solidified his status as one of the most important contemporary artists.

Lot.046 Gerhard RICHTER
2011
Strip (3232) (Butin 148)
Digital fine art print on paper, mounted on Alu-Dibond
S. 32.0 × 91.0 cm (12⅝ × 35⅞ in.)
Frame size: 53.0 × 105.0 × 3.5 cm (20⅞ × 41⅜ × 1⅜ in.)
Provenance: WAKO WORKS OF ART, Tokyo
Exhibited: November 11 - 30, 2011 "Gallery Show Part I" WAKO WORKS OF ART, Tokyo
JPY 7,000,000 - 13,000,000
USD 49,300 - 91,500

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[Lots. 001-083] FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM (JST)

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AUCTION - 2024.01.30

【Results & Invitation to Consign】The 62nd SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art

Thank you for partaking in our "The 62nd SBI Art Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art" sale held on January 27 and 28.
Auction result is now available on our website.

Total Sales: 1,015,047,500 JPY
Lots sold: 92.0%

In the first sale of 2024, an acrylic and colored pencil work on paper by Nara Yoshitomo, featured on catalogue cover, was sold for a staggering 132.25 million JPY, exceeding the high estimate.

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



Lot. 090
NARA Yoshitomo
Fuck You (No. YNF2107)
60,000,000 - 90,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 132,250,000 JPY



Lot. 007
Andy WARHOL
Mick Jagger (F. & S. Ⅱ.147)
5,000,000 - 8,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 18,400,000 JPY



Lot. 086
KUSAMA Yayoi
NO.B.
3,000,000 - 5,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 21,850,000 JPY



Lot. 118
ROKKAKU Ayako
Untitled
15,000,000 - 25,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 28,750,000 JPY



Lot. 145
TOMOZAWA Kotao
slime XXXVII
2,000,000 - 3,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 12,075,000 JPY



Lot. 059
Bernard BUFFET
Nature morte aux poires
5,000,000 - 8,000,000 JPY
Price Realized 13,225,000 JPY

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The 63rd SBI Art Auction | Tokyo Contemporary: Redefined
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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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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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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.

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◆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

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