Mallet Japan July Auction

Mallet Japan will host its upcoming auction of Modern and Contemporary Art on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at its venue in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

The auction will consist of two sales held on the same day: the online-exclusive livestream M-Live Auction, and the in-person Modern & Contemporary Art Sale #250717.

●Auctioned Artworks

The July auction will feature approximately 208 artworks. Below are some of the highlights.

Cover Photo

The cover of the July auction catalogue features Lot 15, Turtle by Andy Warhol.

This refreshing blue-toned work was created for the British film Turtle Diary, released in 1985, which follows a story of sea turtles in the London Zoo and the people who set them free.

Two years prior, Warhol completed his Endangered Species series, focused on animals facing extinction. From that point forward, his interest in wildlife conservation became increasingly apparent.

The sea turtles in this work are painted in vibrant, unnatural tones—paradoxically symbolizing both the beauty and the liberation of nature.

preview of the exhibition

Next is Lot 101, La cascade, Mortain by Gustave Loiseau, one of the leading figures of French Post-Impressionism.

After studying at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Loiseau moved to Pont-Aven near the Atlantic coast, where he encountered Paul Gauguin, who had a strong influence on him.

Loiseau is known for painting landscapes and street scenes that capture the nuances of natural light and seasonal changes.

The Mortain Waterfalls, a famous site in Normandy, is a subject Loiseau returned to several times. In this work, the cascade and surrounding canyon are rendered with meticulous brushwork and dynamic composition.

M-Live Auction, an online-only auction

●M-Live Auction

In addition to the on-site sale, Mallet Japan will host its M-Live Auction, an online-exclusive livestream auction.

The sale will feature a wide selection of artworks—from prints to unique pieces—offered at accessible starting prices. 

The online catalogue is available on the Mallet Japan website and on ISSUU:

📎 https://issuu.com/mallet_japan 

Please review the condition reports and inspect the artworks during the preview period or on the website before placing your bids.

●ONLINE LIVE BIDDING

Mallet Japan has developed and introduced its own ONLINE LIVE BIDDING system.Participants can join the auction easily via computer or smartphone. To participate, you must register as an online member and apply to bid by 6:00 PM JST on the day before the auction.

• Phone bid applications must be submitted by 6:00 PM JST, Tuesday, July 15

• Written bids and online bidding registration must be submitted by 6:00 PM JST, Wednesday, July 16

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●Auction Details  

Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025

• M-Live Auction: Starts at 12:00 PM JST

• Mallet Auction Modern & Contemporary Art Sale #250717: Starts at 3:00 PM JST

Auction Preview:

• Friday, July 11: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Monday, July 14: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Tuesday, July 15: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Wednesday, July 16: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM *

※ Note: Different closing time on final day

Venue: Mallet Japan 

Address: 1F, Nissay Hanzomon Building, 1-3-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Website: https://mallet.co.jp

Contact: info@mallet.co.jp

Mallet Japan

●Mallet Japan Company Profile

Mallet Japan is one of Japan’s leading auction houses specializing in fine art. Focused primarily on modern and contemporary works, it holds 5 to 6 auctions annually at its Tokyo venue. Since its establishment in 2005, the company has built strong international ties and earned the trust of collectors around the world. Guided by the principles of fairness and integrity, Mallet Japan remains committed to offering quality, reliable art auctions to a global audience.