[2026 Spring Auction] Japanese artist On Kaga becomes a sensation! "The Moon Catcher" sells for HK$4.7 million at Christie's Hong Kong, setting a new personal record.
Breaking news: On March 28, 2026, Christie's "21st Century Day Sale" officially commenced. Kaga On's "The Moon Catcher," estimated at HKD 800,000-1,200,000, hammered at HKD 3,700,000, achieving a final price of HKD 4,699,000 including commission.Breaking personal auction record(Breaks the record set by Christie's Hong Kong on March 27, 2026, for HKD 4,572,000 for "Yes! (Mother's Handmade Bag)").
Provenance: Tokyo Maho Kubota Gallery; current owner acquired from the gallery.
It breaks the record held by Christie's Hong Kong on March 27, 2026, for "Yes! (Mother's Bag)" at HKD 4,572,000.
About the artist
Atsushi Kaga is an Irish artist who primarily works as a painter. After obtaining a fine arts degree from the National College of Art and Design, he began his artistic career in Dublin. He is renowned for his truly unique paintings that blend Western art history, philosophy, Celtic culture, and Japanese painting techniques.
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