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mallet-i.com is an art auction service platform for overseas users under Mallet Japan, a long-established professional fine art auction house based in Japan. It is operated by Mallet International Inc., headquartered in Tokyo. Its core business covers modern and contemporary fine art auctions, consignment sales, direct purchases, appraisals and valuation, and features works ranging from renowned Japanese artists like Yayoi Kusama and Yoshitomo Nara to Western masters such as Picasso and Warhol.
The platform holds 4 to 5 auctions annually at its own Tokyo venue, alongside an online-only M-Live auction series. It supports four bidding methods: in-person at the venue, by written bid, over the phone, and online. The entire auction process is live-streamed on YouTube, allowing overseas users to participate remotely.
For pricing: buyers are charged a flat 16.5% buyer's premium on the hammer price, plus additional costs for shipping, insurance and storage. For sellers, the platform provides a complimentary pre-auction estimate, and offers private brokerage and direct purchase services in addition to auction consignment. Formal appraisals of fine art start from 10,000 JPY, suitable for needs such as asset reporting and inheritance procedures. Paid Prime members gain access to the full historical hammer price database.
Pros: With nearly 20 years of experience in the Japanese art auction industry, the platform has repeatedly sold works for prices in the tens of millions of yen range. It has established a mature authenticity guarantee: full refunds are offered for works confirmed to be forgeries, with transparent rules and strong public credibility. Its support for remote online participation makes it far more friendly to overseas buyers than many traditional Japanese auction houses.
Cons: There is no Chinese interface, creating a relatively high barrier to entry for users based in mainland China. It does not support credit card payment for hammer prices, and does not allow cancellations for any reason after a winning bid, resulting in extremely strict terms for first-time buyers.
The website is directly accessible to users in China, and its services for overseas collectors are fully open. It is a good fit for Chinese art collectors and professional art institutions looking to participate in bidding in the Japanese art market, as well as for sellers who own fine art and wish to consign it for sale to liquidate their assets.
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mallet-i.com is an Japan E-commerce provider. TG4G tracks its product information, an overall rating of 6.0/10, and a China-accessibility score of China direct-connect friendly. Click "Visit Official Site" to reach mallet-i.com directly.