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I Is for Iznik
Long thought to come from Damascus, Rhodes or Lindos, Iznik ceramics emerged from the shadows in the last century to reveal an Ottoman art influenced by calligraphy, illumination and the gardens of Paradise. Ottoman Empire, 16th century. Iznik ceramic dish with floral decoration consisting of a poppy flower motif in the…
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Four-Session Sale From Oakridge Auction Gallery Surveys the Finest Chinese Works of Art
Oakridge Auction Gallery’s upcoming four-session sale includes hundreds of Asian art lots. The first session shines a spotlight on Chinese paintings and calligraphy. Top lots include landscape paintings by Zhang Daqian and Huang Zhou. A master of forgery, Zhang Daqian got his start by crafting convincing reproductions of ancient masterpieces.…
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Basquiat’s Bold Masterpiece Leads Poly Auction Hong Kong’s Decennial Celebration
Warm Spring in the Mountain Village by Wu Guanzhong sold for HKD 28.2 million (USD 3.5 million). Image courtesy of Poly Auction Hong Kong. Hong Kong-based seller Poly Auction started its journey in 2012. Within ten years, it has secured a leading position in an industry reigned by centuries-old auction…
Exhibitions, Press Release
Asia Week New York, in Partnership with Joan B Mirviss LTD, Presents Listening to Clay: The Artists, Curators, and Collectors Who Listen on Tuesday, July 26 at 5 p.m. EST
New York: Asia Week New York–in partnership with Joan B Mirviss LTD–will celebrate the publication of Listening to Clay: Conversations with Contemporary Japanese Ceramic Artists, which coincides with the gallery’s exhibition on view from July 19th to August 26th. To register for the webinar, held on Tuesday, July 26 at…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Lark Mason Associates Announces Spring Asian, Ancient, and Ethnographic Works of Art Opens for Bidding on iGavelAuctions.com
New York: Having just wrapped up Asia Week New York with a successful round of exhibition previews in their New York salesroom, Lark Mason Associates is pleased to announce that their Spring sale of Asian, Ancient, Ethnographic Works of Art will open for bidding on April 7th through April 26th…
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Around the Auction World: March 2022
Images from around the auction world this March. Image credit from left to right: Akiba Antiques, Phillips, and Nation’s Attic, Inc. Collage by Heemin Moon (Auction Daily). This month welcomed the spring auction season during a period of global uncertainty and change. Auction Daily covered the top stories from around…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Artemis Gallery to host March 24 Exceptional Auction featuring museum-quality antiquities, Asian, ethnographic, fine and visual art
Featured: Ancient Egyptian boat model discovered near Luxor, Ancient Greek pottery, exquisite Imperial Roman marbles, rare Pre-Columbian art, Asian sculptures, fossils BOULDER, Colo. – Discerning collectors of cultural art always look forward to Artemis Gallery’s auctions produced under the “Exceptional Antiquities” banner. That particular series of sales represents the finest…
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China Trade Houqua Portrait and Imari Porcelain Featured in Timed Christie’s Event
Lam Qua was a Chinese painter famous for his Western-style artworks during the Qing dynasty. Lam Qua’s Canton region paintings often portrayed Chinese and Western merchants. The upcoming Christie’s auction features a portrait painting of wealthy Chinese merchant Houqua by Lam Qua. The available oil painting depicts the Hong merchant…
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Abo Gallery and Auctioneer to Offer Chinese Works of Art
Hand gestures, known as mudras in the Sanskrit language, are a significant element of Buddhist art. Symbolizing different spiritual meanings, hand positions serve as non-verbal forms of self-expression and communication in Buddhism. These are also used in meditation to evoke a specific state of mind. A Chinese gilt Buddha statue…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Asia Week New York Welcomes Back International Roster of Dealers for the 2022 Edition of Gallery Exhibitions, Auctions and Museum Shows
New York: After an 18-month hiatus, The Asia Week New York Association is pleased to announce that 26 international galleries and six auction houses —Bonhams, Christie’s, Doyle, Heritage Auctions, iGavel, and Sotheby’s–will participate, in person and online, in the 2022 edition of Asia Week New York, the week-long celebration of…
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Joseon Porcelain and Huang Junbi Ink Painting Available With Brunk Auctions
White Korean porcelain from the Joseon dynasty first emerged during the 15th century. These wares were particularly valued for their cobalt blue designs, which soon went out of production due to the rising costs of cobalt. The upcoming Brunk Auctions event presents a Korean underglaze blue porcelain vase from this…
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Treasures of Egypt and Turkey
Quality, rarity and provenance were certainly not lacking in this sarcophagus mask and Iznik jug. Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th-20th dynasty (1550-1069 B.C.E.), wooden sarcophagus mask, ebony and ivory inlays, visible technical parts, tenons, remains of lime and black pigments, 16.9 x 16 cm.Result: €233,280 Estimated to sell for between €20,000 and €30,000,…
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Inaugural Sotheby’s Tea Auction Traces the History of Chinese Pu’er Production
A new collecting category is steeping at Sotheby’s this month. The company recently announced two dedicated online auctions of rare teas and teaware from China’s rich and extensive tea culture. Based in Hong Kong, the auctions are available online from December 8 through December 16, 2021. Sotheby’s inaugural tea sale…
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Chinese Jade, Gilt Bronze Objects, and Buddhist Carvings Available With Jumbo Auction House
The Chinese Qing dynasty period was known for the glorious reign of Emperor Qianlong. Completely fascinated by jade, he both collected and commissioned a massive number of jade objects. Gilt bronze and jade flourished not only in the imperial court but also among commoners. A carved jade Buddha Shakyamuni statue…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Apollo Galleries to host November 21 Ancient Art & Antiquities Auction featuring medieval, Greek & Viking helmets; Chinese Shang Dynasty vessel, rare Egyptian ibis sculpture
Formerly trading as Pax Romana and now rebranded as Apollo Galleries, London’s premier antiquities firm has expanded its business space, roster of consultants, divisions & events LONDON – After 10 years as a recognized leader in the field of ancient art and antiquities, London’s Pax Romana has rebranded as Apollo…
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Imperial Chinese Decorative Art, Jade, and Rarities at Akiba Antiques
The Imperial Fortune sale, offered by Akiba Antiques, will present 720 lots of fine art, jewelry, sculpture, and collectibles. Imperial Chinese decorative art, jade items, porcelain, and other pieces particularly stand out in the auction catalog. Many of the top lots date back to the Qing dynasty or earlier. Check…
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Ahlers & Ogletree’s Upcoming Auction Spotlights Asian Decorative Art
During the Han dynasty, Chinese panel screens helped block chilly winds. However, with time, they became highly decorative as well as functional. Panel screens are today known as one of the most renowned Chinese decorative art forms. Ahlers & Ogletree’s upcoming Autumn Fine Estates & Collections sale of Asian decorative…
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Akiba Antiques to Offer Chinese Imperial Collection in Upcoming Sale
As part of the ancient tributary system of China’s foreign relations, envoys sent exotic gifts as a tribute to the Chinese emperor. The foreign envoy could only trade in China after completing this ritual. Among the exquisite gifts offered to the Chinese emperors, imperial gilt bronze boxes held a special…
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Historic Asian Art Will Cross Freeman’s Auction Block This October
A Nepalese gilt copper alloy figure of Vasudhara will lead the upcoming Asian Arts auction, hosted by Freeman’s. In the ritual text of Hindu culture, Vasudhara is known as the deity of wealth. The available figure wears a large crown and bodhisattva jewelry pieces. She is seated in a varadamudra…
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The Complete Results of 2021’s Fall Asia Week Auctions
Collectors eagerly raised their paddles during this year’s Fall Asia Week. The largest auction houses together offered nearly two dozen events. The sales celebrated antique, modern, and contemporary items from across the continent. This auction series follows the success of Asia Week New York’s spring edition, which marked its 12th…
