The Art of China: Summer Edition

China’s long artistic and decorative legacy is featured in the upcoming auction offered by Christie’s. A wide variety of available lots spans centuries of craftsmanship, from second millennium B.C. blade fragments to modern work from Wang Jiyuan and Wu Changshuo. The Art of China: Summer Edition is a timed auction that allows several days for open bidding. With estimates ranging from $200 to $8,000, this auction provides an opportunity for starting collectors to acquire enviable pieces and discover their interests. Paintings and calligraphy works are highlighted alongside bowls, sculptures, and glazed vases. Novice collectors will find a diverse selection of objects to explore, including jade sword slides with intricate carvings. Several pieces in this auction particularly stand out for those with established collections. A blue and white Kangxi ‘phoenix-tail’ vase, two wooden guardian figures from the Ming dynasty, and a copper-red glazed vase are all noteworthy pieces. View the complete catalog and register to bid online on the Christie’s website.