[July 18 (Sat)] A Diverse Array of Domestic and International Art Gathered - Auction Held in Daikanyama

The 856th Main Sale Auction

Mainichi Auctions, Inc. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Toshihide Okazawa) will hold its Main Sale Auction on July 18, 2026 (Sat) at Hillside Forum in Daikanyama. Approximately 200 exquisite masterpieces from a wide range of genres, including Ukiyo-e, Japanese paintings, Western paintings, and contemporary art, will be gathered in one place.

The 856th Main Sale Auction

This auction will feature a curated selection of artworks spanning different eras and regions, from Edo period Ukiyo-e to modern Japanese art, post-war art, and even 20th-century European art. The lineup, where historical value intersects with contemporary sensibility, offers even first-time participants the joy of discovering "their own piece" and provides an opportunity to take a step from appreciation to ownership.

Kyuko Kataoka

One of the notable works is Kyuko Kataoka's "Crimson Fuji Soaring Among Clouds." With its powerful brushstrokes and unrestrained colors, this piece elevates Mt. Fuji into a unique form, a contemporary style that remains highly acclaimed even today, long after the artist's passing.

Another timeless masterpiece to be exhibited is Katsushika Hokusai's unique work "Kinoe no Ko Shinzu." This piece, renowned even among Hokusai's works, transcends the genre of Shunga and is globally recognized as a crystallization of the genius painter's exceptional imagination and expressive power.

In modern Western painting, Rei Kamoi's "Vanjou Playing" strongly reflects the artist's spirituality, which continuously observed human loneliness. Furthermore, unique works such as Kaoru Yamaguchi's "Horses in Harness," which pursued a poetic world of expression, and "Bredablick Tower (Skansen Open-Air Museum)," a European landscape by the wandering artist Kiyoshi Yamashita, will be displayed, allowing you to experience the diversity of Japanese art.

International works will also include masterpieces that convey the richness of Parisian culture, such as Maurice Utrillo's "Maison de Mimi Pinson, Montmartre" and Marie Laurencin's "Mlle. Marie-Laure de Noailles, as a Princess of the Theatre." Among these, the highlight is Bernard Buffet's "Blanche," a rare work where the artist's warm gaze watching over his niece resides within the tension of sharp lines.

Rei Kamoi, Kaoru Yamaguchi, Kiyoshi Yamashita

Maurice Utrillo, Marie Laurencin, Bernard Buffet

The venue is Hillside Forum in Daikanyama. This auction, held in a space symbolizing Daikanyama, a sophisticated cultural hub where art and life naturally blend, will be an open venue not only for art enthusiasts but for everyone who wishes to engage with art in the future. Please look forward to a new collecting experience starting from Daikanyama.

Other Featured Works

Hiroshi Senju "Waterfall"

Kuniyoshi Utagawa "An Old Man Who Looks Like a Young Man"

Marc Chagall "Daphnis and Chloe (Set of 42)"

Andy Warhol "From BEETHOVEN"

Hiroshi Senju, Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Marc Chagall, Andy Warhol

Numerous notable domestic and international works are scheduled to be exhibited.

Furthermore, all exhibited works will be on display during the preview period. Anyone can view them freely without prior registration.

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Auction Information

Hillside Forum

Date:

July 18, 2026 (Sat) 13:00 (Reception starts at 12:30)

Preview:

July 16-17, 2026 (Thu-Fri) 10:00-18:00

July 18, 2026 (Sat) 10:00-12:00

Venue:

Hillside Forum

1F, Building F, Hillside Terrace, 18-8 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033

https://hillsideterrace.com/

Participation Methods:

In-person attendance, absentee bidding (written/web), telephone bidding, online bidding

About Mainichi Auctions

Mainichi Auctions

Mainichi Auctions

With the purpose of "Becoming a bridge that connects all people and the world through art, and contributing to the realization of a culturally rich society," Mainichi Auctions contributes to the provision of a secondary market that guarantees fair transactions and the inheritance of culture through its art auction business.

Founded in 1973. In 1989, we launched our public auction business specializing in fine art, handling a wide range of genres including artworks, Western decorative arts, Japanese ceramics, ancient art, jewelry, watches, and alcoholic beverages.

We hold over 30 auctions annually, with 30,000 lots exhibited per year, boasting one of the largest handling volumes in Japan.

Furthermore, with a market share of 44.59% among major auction companies in Japan (*), Mainichi Auctions continues to connect the diverse aspirations and values of our customers to the future as a leading company in the Japanese art industry.

*Reference: "Market Share of Total Winning Bids for 10 Art Auction Companies in 2025" from "Gekkan Bijutsu" (Monthly Art Magazine), March 2026.