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4 décembre 2016

Tokyo Chuo Hong Kong's 3rd anniversary sales achieve spectacular results

 HONG KONG.- Tokyo Chuo Hong Kong’s 3rd Anniversary Sales held on 27 & 28 November 2016 at the Four Seasons Hong Kong achieved fantastic results, realizing a total of over HK$305 million/ US$39.61 million, establishing a record high sales total for Tokyo Chuo Hong Kong. On offer were 508 lots of rare Chinese works of art, paintings and tea wares, including collections from two esteemed private museums in Japan, the Bansui Museum in Kansai and the Chinese Ceramics Museum in Kyushu. Strong prices were achieved across all categories with many lots soaring above their pre-sale high estimates. Of note was the 100%-sold ‘white glove’ sale featuring 24 lots from the Chinese Ceramics Museum in Kyushu, offered without reserve. 

In the Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art sale, a hexagonal yellow-ground blue and white ‘lotus’ vase, Yongzheng six-character mark and period (1723-1735) achieved a strong price of HK$8,970,000/ US$1,164,935. Formerly in the collection of John Sparks Ltd, London, the vase features nine bands of clearly distinguished patterns that decorate the exterior, including lotus scrolls and waves. The hearts of the lotus flowers are replaced by longevity motifs, signifying endless blessings and lasting prosperity.  

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Lot 905. A hexagonal yellow-ground blue and white ‘lotus’ vase, Yongzheng six-character mark and period (1723-1735). Estimate HKD 5,800,000 ~ 6,800,000. Lot sold HK$8,970,000/ US$1,164,935Photo Tokyo Chuo Auction (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd

A further highlight was an Imperial white jade ‘lotus’ tripod censer with ring handles and cover, Qianlong six-character mark and period (1736-1795), which sold for HK$6,440,000/ US$836,364, far exceeding its pre-sale high estimate.  

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Lot 921. An Imperial white jade ‘lotus’ tripod censer with ring handles and cover, Qianlong six-character mark and period (1736-1795). Estimate HKD 1,100,000 ~ 1,500,000. Lot sold HK$6,440,000/ US$836,364Photo Tokyo Chuo Auction (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd

There was highly competitive bidding throughout the sale of “Majestic Treasures — Imperial Works of Art from the Bansui Museum Collection”, demonstrating that rare works with impeccable provenance and which are fresh to the market are in great market demand. The top lot was a blue and white vase with lotus scrolls and auspicious designs, Qianlong six-character mark and period (1736-1795), that sold for HK$6,900,000/ US$896,104. This exceptional vase is believed to have been specially produced to celebrate Emperor Qianlong’s birthday by the prestigious Imperial kilns of Jingdezhen.  

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Lot 807. A blue and white vase with lotus scrolls and auspicious designs, Qianlong six-character mark and period (1736-1795). Estimate HKD 6,000,000 ~ 8,000,000. Sold for HK$6,900,000/ US$896,104Photo Tokyo Chuo Auction (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd

A yellow-ground famille-rose stupa with lotus scroll design, Qianlong period (1736-1795) fetched HK$5,175,000/ US$672,078. The unusual design of this elegant stupa in Tibetan style is unique to the Qianlong period and marks the epitome of porcelain wares during the Emperor’s reign. 

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Lot 808. A yellow-ground famille-rose stupa with lotus scroll design, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Estimate HKD 4,500,000 ~ 5,500,000. Sold for HK$5,175,000/ US$672,078. Photo Tokyo Chuo Auction (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.

Of great interest was a set of four Imperial jade ‘Puning Temple Stele’ plaques, Qianlong period (1736-1795) which sold for HK$4,657,500/ US$604,870 after active bidding, well ahead of pre-sale expectations.  

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Lot 803. A set of four Imperial jade ‘Puning Temple Stele’ plaques, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Estimate HKD 450,000 ~ 550,000. Sold for HK$4,657,500/ US$604,870. Photo Tokyo Chuo Auction (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.

The 24 works from Chinese Ceramics Museum Collection in Kyushu attracted keen bidding, driving the prices of many lots far above their pre-sale estimates. The highlight was a blue and red ‘peaches and bats’ vase Yongzheng period (1723-1735), that sold for HK$1,265,000/ US$164,286. 

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Lot 724. A blue and red ‘peaches and bats’ vase Yongzheng period (1723-1735). Estimate: HKD 240,000 ~  400,000. Sold for HK$1,265,000/ US$164,286. Photo Tokyo Chuo Auction (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.

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