Zhang Daqian

Lot 187. A rare large gilt-bronze figure of Shancai Songzi, Ming dynasty; 48.5cm high. Estimate: €30,000 – €50,000. Sold for €127,400. Photo: Bonhams. PARIS.- Bonhams Cornette Saint Cyr announces the auction of Chinese Art from a German Family Collection in Paris on 26 October 2023.Formed over many decades, this formidable collection estimated at more than €2.5 million covers a wide range of works of art from the early dynastic periods to the 20th century. The collection has a strong focus on Buddhist... [Lire la suite]

NEW YORK, NY.- Asia Week New York announced that Autumn 2023, will run from September 14th to 22nd with online and in-person exhibitions–including works from nineteen international Asian art galleries and six auction houses–Bonhams, Christie’s, Doyle, Heritage, iGavel, and Sotheby’s. Ten of the galleries are simultaneously opening their doors to the public in New York, and the sales at the auction houses will be live and online.To mark the opening of Asia Week New York, a special webinar titled The Celestial City: Newport... [Lire la suite]

Lot 685. A rare and important embroidered silk icon of Ichiji Kinrin, Kamakura (1185-1333) or Muromachi period (1333–1573), 14th-15th century, the border 15th century. Overall: 105.4 × 40.3cm; image only without borders 82.9 × 35.9cm. Estimate US$500,000 - US$700,000 (€450,000 - €630,000). Photo: Bonhams. NEW YORK, NY.- Bonhams is now presenting a strong series of sales in celebration of Asia Week New York this September highlighted by a rare and important embroidered silk of the Buddhist... [Lire la suite]

Vimalakirti Sutra from Tang Dynasty. Ink on paper, hand scroll, 25.5 × 704 cm. Estimate: HKD 1,400,000 – 1,800,000. © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited HONG KONG.- Setting sail again to continue its 10th Anniversary success, Poly Auction Hong Kong is pleased to announce the Spring Auctions will take place at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong from 1 to 6 April. Led by A Blue and White ‘Ladies’ Bowl, Chenghua Period, 1465-1487, the Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Department meticulously selected a collection of... [Lire la suite]

 Affiche de l'exposition L'Encre en mouvement au Musée Cernuschi © DR PARIS - Après l’exposition Peindre hors du monde qui invitait à se plonger dans le passé impérial de la Chine sur les traces des peintres lettrés, le musée Cernuschi convie ses visiteurs à poursuivre ce voyage dans le temps en abordant la peinture chinoise du XXe siècle. Le musée, qui possède l’une des plus importantes collections européennes de peintures chinoises modernes et contemporaines, présente pour la première fois une exposition exclusivement... [Lire la suite]

HONG KONG.- To celebrate Poly Auction Hong Kong’s 10th Anniversary, delicate works of Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, as well as Fine Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy with outstanding provenance and exceptional rarity, will be offered for sale at the upcoming 10th Anniversary Auctions. The masterpieces were acquired by Poly Auction Hong Kong’s specialists after discerning selection. This series of exquisite treasures are perfect examples of distinguished Chinese artistry which passed down from generations and of... [Lire la suite]

A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Tara, Nepal, Early Malla Period, 13th century; 9 in. (23 cm) high. Estimate US$500,000-700,000. Photo: Bonhams. NEW YORK, NY.- This March, Bonhams New York will present a plethora of fine and rare works from a range of art historical periods throughout Asia’s past and present. The sales include: Chinese Works of Art Including the Richard Milhender Export Furniture Collection on 21 March, Reverend Richard Fabian Collection of Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy IV on 21 March, Indian,... [Lire la suite]

HONG KONG.- Sotheby’s today unveiled the full offering of its 2021 Hong Kong Spring Sale Series to be held from 16 to 23 April, presenting categories ranging from fine art, including Chinese works of art and paintings, modern and contemporary art, through to the luxury market with jewellery, watches, wines and spirits. The week-long sale series encompasses outstanding works from times both ancient and modern, unified by the pursuit of the highest levels of creativity and craftsmanship by artists and brands alike. Featuring... [Lire la suite]

Lot 97. Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), Pivoines. Encre et couleur sur robe en soie. Signé par l'artiste avec deux cachets, daté du troisième mois de l'année Renchen (1952). Hauteur: 110 cm ; largeur: 49 cm. (43 3/8 x 19 3/8 in.). Estimate EUR 10,000 - EUR 15,000. Price realised EUR 125,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020. Provenance: Previously in a South-American private collection. Note: Hand-painted robes by Zhang Daqian are extremely rare. See a silk lady's mandarin... [Lire la suite]

HONG KONG.- Sotheby’s announced the launch of In Confidence: Selected Masterpieces, an innovative hybrid sale format that combines the advantages of a private sale with those of an auction. Under this novel sale approach, bids are placed exclusively by submitting written absentee bids. Bidders will be notified if they have been outbid and will have a final chance to submit a best and final offer by the pre-set deadline, at which point the winning bidder will be established. All bidding information and results will remain... [Lire la suite]