Mallet Japan March Auction

Mallet Japan will hold the Mallet Japan Art Auction on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

The auction includes the M-Live Auction, a live-streamed online auction, as well as the regular venue sale. A total of 259 lots of artworks will be offered.

Sale Highlights 

The catalogue cover lot of this sale features Salome by Frederic Leighton, a prominent representative of 19th-century British academic painting. Leighton is widely recognized for his works depicting mythological, historical, and allegorical subjects, distinguished by exceptional technical precision and a strong classical sensibility. In his later years, he became the only British artist to be granted a peerage, further solidifying his standing in British art history.

The subject of Salome, a tragic female figure from the New Testament, is rendered with composure and elegance, diverging from more conventional interpretations that emphasize dramatic or sensual elements.

Although Frederic Leighton’s works are highly regarded internationally, they have seldom appeared at auction in Japan. This sale presents a rare opportunity for collectors in Japan to acquire a significant work by the artist.

Lots 25 through 58 comprise 34 works from a single private collection assembled over many years. The group includes works by Yokoyama Taikan, Kobayashi Kokei, Ono Chikkyo, among others.

Lot 127 features Circus, an illustrated book by Marc Chagall. The work contains 38 lithographs accompanied by texts by the artist and is considered one of Chagall’s most important lithographic projects. The imagery reflects themes drawn from the artist’s childhood memories and recurring motifs throughout his career.

M-Live Auction

M-LIVE Auction 

The M-Live Auction, an online-only sale, will be held on the same day. The auction will include works by internationally recognized artists such as Takashi Murakami and Keith Haring, along with a broad selection of modern and contemporary artworks.

The online catalog is available via the Mallet Japan website and ISSUU:

ISSUU: https://issuu.com/mallet_japan

Prospective bidders are advised to review condition reports and attend the preview prior to participation.

Online Live Bidding

Mallet Japan provides ONLINE LIVE BIDDING, enabling participation via PC and smartphone. Registration as an online member and advance application for each sale are required. Applications are accepted until 6:00 p.m. on the day preceding the auction.

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Auction Details

Date: March 5, 2026 (Thursday)

Time: M-Live Auction 12:00 p.m.

　　　Sale #260305  15:00 p.m.

Preview: 

February 27, 2026 (Fri) 10:00-18:00

March 2, 2026 (Mon) 10:00-18:00

March 3, 2026 (Tue) 10:00-18:00

March 4, 2026 (Wed) 10:00 - 14:00

*Please note that the closing time is different on the last day of the preview. 

Venue: Mallet Japan Auction House

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

Website: https://mallet.co.jp

Contact: info@mallet.co.jp

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 been a pioneer in expanding Japan’s connection to the global art market, building strong ties not only within Japan but also across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Guided by the principles of fairness and integrity, Mallet Japan remains committed to offering trusted and high-quality art auctions to collectors worldwide.