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Follow on Google News | ![]() Kashima Arts Presents the Japanese Art Auction MEGURU Vol.10 & the Launch of MEGURU OnlineBy: Kashima Arts Co., Ltd. An opportunity for, both, experienced and novice buyers to gain a feel for the arts, MEGURU is a Japanese art specialist, auction designed for easy and universal participation. This auction features the highly coveted animal and bird-and-flower paintings of Maruyama Okyo, as well as the landscape and still-life paintings of Kazuki Yasuo, a Showa period Western-style painter famous for his Siberian Series. Additional highlights include Bijin-ga paintings, as well as calligraphy by Tokugawa Yoshinobu and Shibusawa Eiichi, who recently attracted attention in historical dramas. Announcing the Launch of MEGURU Online In 2021, MEGURU launched its internet-based auction, "MEGURU Online", which, from late May 2022, will be available in English. In addition, during the same month, the Japanese Art Auction MEGURU's bid range will be modified and part of its lots will be allotted to MEGURU Online. Highlights
Maruyama Okyo is a Japanese painting pioneer who propelled the launch of the Maruyama school. This MEGURU offers the coveted animal and bird-and-flower paintings of Maruyama Okyo. ・ Bijin-ga This MEGURU offers works by the masters of Bijin-ga, such as Kaburaki Kiyokata, Uemura Shoen, Ito Shinsui and Ito Shoha. Further highlights include sculptures and works by contemporary artists such as Yachida Kei. ・Kazuki Yasuo This MEGURU offers an exclusive offering of the Siberian prisoner and painter, Kazuki Yasuo's landscape and still-life paintings. ・Tokugawa Yoshinobu and Shibusawa Eiichi Tokugawa Yoshinobu confronted a period of change as the last shogun of the Edo shogunate, while Shibusawa Eiichi laid the foundation for the Japanese economy. This MEGURU offers a rare chance to see calligraphy depicting the strong relationship of trust between the two men. ■ Featured Lots Ito Jakuchu, Rooster Starting Bid ¥2,000,000 Uragami Gyokudo, Hazy Landscape Starting Bid ¥ 6,000,000 Watanabe Seitei. Iris and Carp Starting Bid ¥280,000 Nakajima Chinami, Iris Starting Bid ¥1,000,000 Munakata Shiko, Konin Starting Bid ¥ 3,800,000 Kinutani Koji, Cherry Blossoms, Rising Sun and Mt. Fuji Starting Bid ¥ 2,800,000 Miwa Kyusetsu XI, Hagi Square Flower Vase Starting Bid ¥150,000 Kawai Kanjiro, Black-and-Iron Glazed Pot Starting Bid ¥400,000 Kamoda Shoji, Tea Cup Starting Bid ¥680,000 Kitaoji Rosanjin, Blue and White Large Pot with Plum Blossoms and Rabbit Starting Bid ¥500,000 MEGURU Vol.10 Details Lots: Approx. 330 Venue: Kashima Arts Co., Ltd Website: https://www.meguru- Preview: May 14 to 22, 2022 Bidding Deadline: May 22, 2022, 6pm JST Results: May 24, 2022, 3pm JST *Please check the Kashima Arts website & social media profiles periodically for updates. End
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