Naoki Urasawa Original Art Auction at Ozaki Theodora House Announced

Naoki Urasawa Original Art Auction

The Ozaki Theodora House is excited to announce an exquisite auction featuring original works by renowned manga artist Naoki Urasawa, taking place on the Monobank auction platform. This event coincides with the opening of the exhibition "Asa Doru! Exhibition at Theodora House," promising a unique experience for art lovers and fans of Urasawa's work.

Event Details

The auction will officially kick off on July 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM and will run until September 2, 2025, at 9:00 PM. A total of six original artworks will be auctioned, each accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Ozaki Theodora House. The artworks will also be on display at the historic venue, allowing visitors to admire them in person.

Continuing from the success of the previous charity auction, this event underlines the collaborative efforts between the Ozaki Theodora House and Monobank, which is dedicated to fostering cultural initiatives through art.

Featured Artwork

Here’s a glimpse of the remarkable pieces up for auction:
1. "Asa Doru!" - Self-cover of Volume 3. Features the character Asa Asada.
2. "20th Century Boys" - Depicting the returning Ice Queen, with the character reading Urasawa's "RETURN."
3. "20th Century Boys" - Self-cover of Volume 20, featuring the character Tomodachi.
4. "YAWARA!" - Self-cover of Volume 22.
5. "Happy!" - A scene where Yuki Umino is preparing for a serve during a match against Sabrina Nikolich.
6. "MONSTER" - The final scene filled with joy featuring Nina Fortner.

Artwork Specifications

- Original Artwork Size: W272 x H381 mm
- Framed Size: W326 x H431 mm

Auction Overview

- Auction Name: Naoki Urasawa Original Art Auction
- Host: Ozaki Theodora House Preservation Project
- Bidding Start Price: 1,000,000 JPY (excluding tax)
- Bidding Increments: 10,000 JPY (excluding tax) (Automatic bids may proceed in increments of 1,000 JPY due to system specifications)
- Extension Rule: Bidding within the last 5 minutes will extend the auction by an additional 5 minutes.
- Eligibility: Open to residents of Japan aged 18 and above.

About Ozaki Theodora House Preservation Project

Established in 2020 to protect a historical Meiji-era building in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, the Ozaki Theodora House Preservation Project was formed by manga artists Kazumi Yamashita and Nami Sasa and driven by a passionate community. After extensive restoration efforts and successful crowdfunding campaigns, the venue opened in March 2024, featuring an exhibition gallery, merchandise shop, and a tea room to enjoy afternoon tea.

About Monobank

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