【Upcoming Japanese Art Auction】 MEGURU vol.4: The Marketplace for Japanese Art

TOKYO, Japan - June 9, 2020 - PRLog -- MEGURU is an open Japanese art platform that was designed to eliminate the hurdles of the Japanese art market. With 30 years of dealing with antiques, Kashima Arts has acquired a deep understanding of art. Aiming to service both parties, we serve as the ultimate median that provides for, both, the seller & the buyer.

All lots can also be viewed & bid for on our website→ https://meguru-auction.jp/en

The MEGURU vol. 4 catalog will feature details and images of roughly 600 lots.
Please contact us for a free catalog.

Why choose MEGURU？
To buyers
1. Each lot is screened and selected by us
In addition to our events, we have collaborated with many artistic institutions and experts to support the promotion of Japanese art. With the expertise of 30+ years of antique dealing, do rest assured that we have selected each work for its quality and merit.
2. A chance to buy art at a surprisingly affordable price.
3. An extensive line-up of lots & the lowest minimum bid of 30,000 yen.
4. Participate anytime, anywhere! See works any way you desire and bid online!

To sellers
1. Price transparency & the chance to sell at an unexpectedly high value
As there are no additional mediators, all works are sold directly to the buyer. Plus, since the highest bid determines the selling price, all sales are transparent.
2. Expert assessment and valuation
3.  Showcase your work to 20,000+ art lovers
4. We do all the work! No more pesky sales procedures and formalities!

MEGURU vol.4 Highlights
● Bijin-ga
An ancient Japanese art motif, Bijin-ga (paintings of beautiful women) is a major subject within Japanese art. Works of great Japanese tradition, this MEGURU will feature works by the great masters of Bijin-ga: Takehisa Yumeji, Ito Shinsui, Kaburaki Kiyokata and Ito Shoha.

● Kataoka Tamako
This MEGURU will feature the most iconic of Kataoka Tamako's works, her paintings of Mt. Fuji.

●Mingei
Subverting traditional notions of beauty, Mingei celebrates the simple beauty of ordinary utilitarian objects.

(Feature Works)
Ito Jakuchu, "Lobster"
Starting Bid: ¥2,000,000

Umehara Ryuzaburo "Landscape in Venice"
Starting Bid: ¥2,300,000

Hakuin Ekaku "Jurojin (God of Longevity)"
Starting Bid: ¥800,000

Emile Galle, "Vase with Enamel Dahlia"
Starting Bid: ¥1,000,000

※Depending on COVID-19, business times are subject to change. Please check updates on our Facebook (@kashima.arts), Instagram & Twitter (@kashima_arts).