120 works by Toshio Bando from a private collection

 

 

Toshio Bando
Autoportrait aux pinceaux, 25 avril 1925, 
Huile sur toile
Estimation : 20 000 — 30 000 €

In Paris, he quickly formed a close friendship with Léonard Foujita, who had already been living there for a decade. Through him, Bando was introduced to key figures of the artistic scene, including Kiki de Montparnasse and Man Ray. Before long, he was exhibiting at the Salon d’Automne, the Salon des Tuileries, and the Salon des Indépendants. His work caught the eye of Georges Chéron—the renowned dealer who represented Soutine and Modigliani—who invited him to take part in the exhibition Foujita et la jeune peinture japonaise at his gallery on 56 rue de la Boétie. With its refined intimacy, delicate lines, and subtle palette, Bando’s art quickly won over the critics.

Toshio Bando
Nu à l'éventail fond or, 9 juin 1925
Huile et feuille d'or sur toile.
Estimation : 10 000 — 15 000 €

In November 1924, Bando left Paris and settled at 19 rue Lafontaine in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine. His new home allowed him to surround himself with animals—several dogs and cats, birds, and even a small monkey. This lively menagerie became a constant source of inspiration, reflected in the many animal-themed paintings featured in the sale.

 

Toshio Bando
Le Chat blanc fond or, 26 octobre 1925
Huile et feuille d'or sur toile.
Estimation : 3 000 — 5 000 €

Today, Toshio Bando’s works can be found in public collections across France, including the Musée Saint-Germain in Auxerre, the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire Paul Éluard in Saint-Denis, and the Calvet Museum in Avignon, as well as in Japan at the Choueke Family Residence in Kobe and the Tokushima Modern Art Museum.