Today the Japanese auction market is on the cusp of a
new era. Mallet Japan Inc. was established in May 2005
as a new player in the field for valuable art objects with
the mission of expanding and developing the auction market
by discovering and cultivating new collectors.
Mallet Japan intends to carve out an unassailable position
for itself both here at home in Japan, where the auction
market is currently dominated by a handful of players,
and on the international market. To that end we aim to
establish an ongoing record of success as an auction house
specializing in high-priced pieces by Japanese artists,
as well as by internationally marketable artists from overseas.
We are also committed to opening up new frontiers in Japan
by actively showcasing works by the upcoming generation
of artists, regardless of genre.
Mallet Japan intends moreover to bring a breath of fresh
air to the domestic Japanese art market, which has until
now been largely closed. We will work to achieve recognition
as Japan's first auction house that can truly claim to
be fair and upfront - one offering an auction system that
is open, straightforward, and easily accessible to all.
In that way we intend to fulfill our responsibility to
society as an art dealer by laying solid foundations for
a healthy, efficient, stable trade in art objects based
on the auction principle. By winning public trust as a
fair, dependable company, we want to create a higher profile
for the art auction business in Japan as a new industry;
with that goal in mind, we also plan to stake out an international
position for ourselves working openly with art markets
overseas. Expect to see Mallet Japan making waves soon.
We greatly look forward to serving your needs.
| Trade
name |
Mallet
Japan Inc. |
| Also
known as |
Mallet
Auction |
| Location
of main office |
3-22-6 Toyo Koto-ku Tokyo, Japan |
| Purpose
of business |
Planning
and implementation of auctions
Buying and selling, consignment sales, and import/export
of antiques
Valuation and appraisal of art objects |
| Date
founded |
May
2005 |
| Capitalization |
55
million yen |
| License |
Fine
Arts Dealer License,
Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety
Commission
Registration No. 301040506604 |
| Executives |
Tomoaki
Takahashi,
President |
| Bank |
Mizuho
Bank, Ltd.
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation |
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