PRESS - 2025.01.17
Report
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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
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
Full Report (PDF)
