[Shinwa Auction] 19 Raoul Dufy Collection Works, Formerly Owned by Kamakura Otani Memorial Museum and Collected by Yoneichi Otani, Former Chairman of Hotel New Otani, to be Auctioned
Shinwa Auction Co., Ltd. will hold a Modern Art / Contemporary Art / Modern Art Part II Auction on May 23, 2026, featuring 19 works by Raoul Dufy from the collection of Yoneichi Otani, former chairman of Hotel New Otani and formerly held by the Kamakura Otani Memorial Museum. A preview will be held from May 19 to 21.
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Shinwa Auction Co., Ltd. (Head office: Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku; Representative Director: Kenji Takahashi), a key subsidiary of Shinwa Wise Holdings Co., Ltd. (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market; Head office: Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku; Representative Director: Gaku Yoneda), will hold a Modern Art / Contemporary Art / Modern Art Part II Auction, including a "Raoul Dufy Feature," on Thursday, May 23, 2026. Prior to this, a preview exhibition showcasing all the consigned works will be held from Tuesday, May 19 to Thursday, May 21.
Click here for the list of exhibited works
Click here to bid online
Auction Overview
Name
Modern Art / Contemporary Art / Modern Art Part II Auction (Total 202 lots)
*The "Raoul Dufy Feature" includes lots 158-176
Auction Date and Time
Thursday, May 23, 2026, from 2:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM)
Preview Dates and Times
Tuesday, May 19 to Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue
Yusen Building 1F, 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Access)
*The auction and preview will be held at the same venue. No reservation or admission fee is required for either.
Main Exhibited Works
LOT.170
Raoul Dufy "Paddock"
86.1×126.3cm (113.8×154.0cm)
Oil on canvas, framed
Circa 1925-26
Signed lower right
With certificate of authenticity from David Guillon-Laffaille / Fanny Guillon-Laffaille
Estimate: 15 million yen to 25 million yen
LOT.175
Raoul Dufy "Yellow Console"
94.0×80.3cm (118.5×105.0cm)
Oil on canvas, framed
Circa 1949
Signed lower right
Otani Collection
With certificate of authenticity from David Guillon-Laffaille / Fanny Guillon-Laffaille
Estimate: 15 million yen to 25 million yen
LOT.176
Raoul Dufy "Paris Landscape"
130.3×178.5cm (153.5×201.7cm)
Oil on canvas, framed
1926
Signed and dated lower right
Otani Collection
With certificate of authenticity from David Guillon-Laffaille / Fanny Guillon-Laffaille
Estimate: 20 million yen to 30 million yen
How to Participate in the Auction
Anyone, individual or corporate, can participate in this auction (first-time participants only require prior customer registration). Registration is accepted via web, at the preview/auction venue, or by mail. For specific registration procedures, required documents, and details on each bidding method, please refer to the bidding guide below.
Bidding Guide
[Reference] Available Bidding Methods
Shinwa Auction offers the following bidding methods to suit your convenience:
Advance Written Bid
Advance bidding using our designated written form.
(You can also view the works and confirm their condition at the preview venue, then fill out the form and bid on the spot)
Online Bid (Advance bid via web application)
Advance bids are accepted online from two weeks before the auction date until 3:00 PM on the day before.
Venue Bid
This method involves attending the auction directly on the day and bidding by raising a paddle in the live atmosphere.
Live Bidding
This method allows you to bid in real-time while watching a live stream on your computer or smartphone.
Company Profile
[Shinwa Wise Holdings Co., Ltd.]
Trade Name: Shinwa Wise Holdings Co., Ltd.
Location: Yusen Building 2F, 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Capital: 220 million yen
Officers: Representative Director Gaku Yoneda
Purpose (Business Activities): A holding company that owns a corporate group involved in the distribution of art and high-value goods, and cultural related businesses.
Inquiries: info@shinwa-wise.com
URL: https://www.shinwa-wise.com
[Shinwa Auction Co., Ltd.]
Trade Name: Shinwa Auction Co., Ltd.
*Shinwa Auction Co., Ltd. is a group company of Shinwa Wise Holdings Co., Ltd. (2437: TSE STD)
Location: Yusen Building 2F, 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Capital: 50 million yen
Inquiries:
TEL.03-5224-8620
FAX.03-
Click here for the list of exhibited works
Click here to bid online
Auction Overview
Name
Modern Art / Contemporary Art / Modern Art Part II Auction (Total 202 lots)
*The "Raoul Dufy Feature" includes lots 158-176
Auction Date and Time
Thursday, May 23, 2026, from 2:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM)
Preview Dates and Times
Tuesday, May 19 to Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue
Yusen Building 1F, 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Access)
*The auction and preview will be held at the same venue. No reservation or admission fee is required for either.
Main Exhibited Works
LOT.170
Raoul Dufy "Paddock"
86.1×126.3cm (113.8×154.0cm)
Oil on canvas, framed
Circa 1925-26
Signed lower right
With certificate of authenticity from David Guillon-Laffaille / Fanny Guillon-Laffaille
Estimate: 15 million yen to 25 million yen
LOT.175
Raoul Dufy "Yellow Console"
94.0×80.3cm (118.5×105.0cm)
Oil on canvas, framed
Circa 1949
Signed lower right
Otani Collection
With certificate of authenticity from David Guillon-Laffaille / Fanny Guillon-Laffaille
Estimate: 15 million yen to 25 million yen
LOT.176
Raoul Dufy "Paris Landscape"
130.3×178.5cm (153.5×201.7cm)
Oil on canvas, framed
1926
Signed and dated lower right
Otani Collection
With certificate of authenticity from David Guillon-Laffaille / Fanny Guillon-Laffaille
Estimate: 20 million yen to 30 million yen
How to Participate in the Auction
Anyone, individual or corporate, can participate in this auction (first-time participants only require prior customer registration). Registration is accepted via web, at the preview/auction venue, or by mail. For specific registration procedures, required documents, and details on each bidding method, please refer to the bidding guide below.
Bidding Guide
[Reference] Available Bidding Methods
Shinwa Auction offers the following bidding methods to suit your convenience:
Advance Written Bid
Advance bidding using our designated written form.
(You can also view the works and confirm their condition at the preview venue, then fill out the form and bid on the spot)
Online Bid (Advance bid via web application)
Advance bids are accepted online from two weeks before the auction date until 3:00 PM on the day before.
Venue Bid
This method involves attending the auction directly on the day and bidding by raising a paddle in the live atmosphere.
Live Bidding
This method allows you to bid in real-time while watching a live stream on your computer or smartphone.
Company Profile
[Shinwa Wise Holdings Co., Ltd.]
Trade Name: Shinwa Wise Holdings Co., Ltd.
Location: Yusen Building 2F, 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Capital: 220 million yen
Officers: Representative Director Gaku Yoneda
Purpose (Business Activities): A holding company that owns a corporate group involved in the distribution of art and high-value goods, and cultural related businesses.
Inquiries: info@shinwa-wise.com
URL: https://www.shinwa-wise.com
[Shinwa Auction Co., Ltd.]
Trade Name: Shinwa Auction Co., Ltd.
*Shinwa Auction Co., Ltd. is a group company of Shinwa Wise Holdings Co., Ltd. (2437: TSE STD)
Location: Yusen Building 2F, 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Capital: 50 million yen
Inquiries:
TEL.03-5224-8620
FAX.03-