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Experience a Fusion of Art and Culture at Daikanyama Auction

On July 18, 2026, the Maiichi Auction Company will host its 856th Main Sale Auction at the prestigious Hillside Forum in Daikanyama, Tokyo. This auction promises to be a grand showcase of art, featuring approximately 200 stunning pieces across various genres including ukiyo-e, Japanese painting, Western art, and contemporary creations.

The event aims to introduce meticulously selected artworks that traverse time and geography, ranging from Edo period ukiyo-e to modern Japanese art and post-war pieces, as well as 20th-century European masterpieces. The diverse lineup is designed to provide an enjoyable experience for both seasoned art collectors and newcomers alike, offering them a chance to discover that one perfect piece to call their own.

One highlighted work is Kyuuko Kataoka's "Crimson Fuji Soaring into the Clouds." Renowned for its vigorous brushwork and vibrant colors, this piece transforms Mount Fuji into a unique artistic expression, earning it a timeless reputation even years after Kataoka's passing. Additionally, one cannot miss Hokusai's remarkable piece, "Kinoe-no-umiyuki. This artwork stands out in Hokusai's oeuvre, transcending the conventional boundaries of shunga to encapsulate the genius of the master artist's imagination and expression.

In the realm of modern Western art, Rei Kamoi's "Van Gogh's Night Sky" captures the profound isolation explored by the artist throughout their career. The emotional depth continues with Kaoru Yamaguchi's evocative representation, "The Horse of a Different Color" and Kiyoshi Yamashita's picturesque view of Europe, titled "Bredablick Tower (Skansen Open-Air Museum)," embodying the diversity of Japanese art through a vibrant palette.

International pieces are equally remarkable, such as Maurice Utrillo's "Mimi Panson's House, Montmartre," and Marie Laurencin's "Michele Manet, The Princess of the Theater." A standout among these will certainly be