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Overview of Mainichi Auction
Founded in 1973.
Mainichi Auction went to become the largest auction house in Japan of fine art, European decorative arts, Japanese works of art, jewelry, watches and a variety of speciality categories. Based in Tokyo with branch office in Osaka, Mainichi Auction offers approximately 30-35 sales anually, attracting a broad base of buyers and consignors from around the world.
1989 Mainichi Art Auction holds the first public auction.
1973 Mainichi Communications Inc. (renamed as Mynavi Corporation in 2011) is established as an affiliated company of The Mainichi Newspapers, one of the most prestigious newspaper companies in Japan, for the purpose of publishing business, painting and fine arts import and sales. Our forerunner, Art and Auction Department of Mainichi Communications Inc. starts fine art business as a dealer and an art exhibition planner to introduce contemporary European and American prints into Japanese society.
2001 Mainichi Auction becomes independent from Mainichi Communications Inc.
(renamed as Mynavi Corporation) The objective of this separation is to vitalize and strengthen our auction business. By concentrating our specialized and well-trained human resources in this field we became overwhelming NO.1 auction house here in Japan with regard to the amount sold, the number of sales and sold lots.
Corporate Profile
| Company Name | Mainichi Auction Inc. |
|---|---|
| Head Office | TOC Ariake West Tower 5F, Ariake 3-5-7, Koto Ward, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan |
| Representative | Representative Director,President and Executive Officer: Hiroaki Mochizuki |
| Date of Establishment | 2001 Mainichi Auction becomes independent from Mainichi Communications Inc. (renamed as Mynavi Corporation) The objective of this separation is to vitalize and strengthen our auction business. |
| Our Aims | Our goal is to achieve outstanding auction results and provide excellent service to both our buyers and consignors. To this end, Ritchies’ highly experienced and knowledgeable specialist staff are always accessible to provide expert advice and to make the process of buying or selling at auction as simple and rewarding as possible. |
| Stockholder | employee stock ownership |
| Board Members |
Representative Director,President and Executive Officer: Hiroaki Mochizuki Director and Managing Executive Officer: Toshiei Okazawa Director : Tatsuya Nishi Director : Hidetoshi Mochizuki Corporate Auditor : Takashi Mikami |
| Number of Employees (Board Members excluded) |
109 |
| Capital | 100,000,000JPY |
| Our Banks | Mitsubishi UFJ Bank SUMITOMO MITSUI　Bank Mizoho Bank |
| Affiliated Organizations | Japan Art Dealers' Association |
| Annual Total of Hammer Price (Includes handling of online auctions, etc.) |
9,134,000,000JPY (2023) 9,013,000,000JPY (2022) 8,621,000,000JPY (2021) |
