Shinwa Auction Co., Ltd. is holding a sale titled "Modern Art / Contemporary Art / Modern Art Part II" on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Tokyo. The auction features 11 lots by artists including André Brasilier, Jean-Pierre Cassigneul, Bernard Buffet, Marie Laurencin, Maurice de Vlaminck, Maurice Utrillo, and Raoul Dufy, with estimates ranging from 800,000 to 15,000,000 JPY.
This auction matters as it reflects the ongoing market for modern and contemporary European art in Japan, with Shinwa Auction serving as a key regional player. The inclusion of multiple works by Cassigneul, Buffet, and Utrillo indicates sustained collector interest in these artists, while the wide estimate range suggests a market catering to both mid-range and high-end buyers in Tokyo.