Presenting three exquisite blue-and-white porcelains with impeccable provenance and masterful craftmanship. © Christie's Images Ltd 2025.

Hong Kong – Christie’s is delighted to present Ravishing Blue: Imperial Porcelains from an Important Private Collection, a dedicated, single-owner collection auction on 2 May 2025 during Hong Kong Asian Art Week at Christie’s Asia Pacific headquarters at The Henderson. The live auction will feature three of the finest examples of blue-and-white porcelain from three remarkable eras for the category: Yongle (1403-1425), Yongzheng (1723-1735), and Qianlong (1736-1795), with a total low estimate of over HK$100M. These masterpieces have been preserved within the same collection for over two decades and are now making their appearance together on Christie’s auction stage this spring. Demonstrating the development of blue-and-white porcelain close to four centuries of technical mastery, artistic innovation, and imperial patronage, this standalone sale offers global collectors and connoisseurs a rare opportunity to acquire works of unparalleled beauty and historical significance.

A fine and very rare blue and white 'bamboo, rock and plantain' vase, meiping, Yongle period (1403-1425); 35 cm high. Estimate HKD 50,000,000-80,000,000 (USD 6,500,000-10,000,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2025.

This Ming dynasty meiping is finely potted and exquisitely decorated with a garden landscape of bamboo, rocks, and plantain. This piece exemplifies early Yongle-era mastery of underglaze cobalt blue decoration, renowned for his rich 'heaping and piling' effect.

A fine and extremely rare large blue and white 'dragon' vase, tianqiuping, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue in a line and of the period (1723-1735); 51.5 high. Estimates Upon Request. © Christie's Images Ltd 2025.

The top lot of the sale, this magnificent Yongzheng tianqiuping, is painted with nine imperial dragons pursuing flaming pearls. This Qing masterpiece revives 15th century Ming styles, reflecting the emperor's affinity for historical emulation as well as his dedication to continuous technical perfection and innovation.

A fine and very rare blue and white 'peach' vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 25.3 cm high. Estimate HKD 3,000,000-5,000,000 (USD 390,000-650,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2025.

A Qianlong peach-and-bats vase: Combining auspicious motifs symbolising longevity and blessings, this intricately rendered work demonstrates the height of Qing craftsmanship and deliberate homage to early Ming decorative styles.

The auction not only celebrates the exceptional artistry and historic significance of these pieces but also showcases the great technical and stylistic development of blue and white porcelain over centuries. From naturalistic landscapes to imperial symbols of power, these porcelains narrate a story of cultural exchange, dynastic legacy, and enduring artistic excellence. 

This landmark auction continues Christie’s legacy of leading the market with exceptional Asian Art single-owner sales across categories, further reinforcing Christie’s position as the auction house of reference for prestigious collections globally. As the global platform and ultimate destination for Asian art, Christie’s is proud to offer these masterpieces, which represent the very best in Chinese imperial porcelain.