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With a Stellar Panel of Collectors, Curators, Gallerists and Auction House Experts, Asia Week New York Zooms-in on Collecting Contemporary Asian Art, Thursday December 2 at 5:00 p.m.
New York: Continuing their series of lively and thought-provoking webinars, Asia Week New York is pleased to present Ahead of the Curve: Collecting Contemporary Asian Art, a webinar on Thursday, December 2 at 5:00 p.m. EST. To register click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4ZviiQjzQruACvCh40kdNA As contemporary Asian artists find more inventive forms, styles…
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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…
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Asia Week New York Zooms in on The Luxurious Garden and the Gratification of Retreat Thursday, October 28, 5:00 p.m. EST
New York: For centuries people have looked to nature and gardens to provide emotional support, a place to gather to mark important events in their lives, or as an escape from the finite walls of their homes. In The Luxurious Garden and the Gratification of Retreat, a distinguished panel of…
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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…
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Reflecting on its 12-year History, Asia Week New York Presents: Reflections: Autumn 2021
Autumn 2021 New York: When Asia Week New York opens its doors–both virtually and IRL–viewers on Friday, September 17th, not only will they cast their collective eye on a cornucopia of Asian treasures presented by twenty-three galleries and six auction houses, they will also be treated to the fascinating story…
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Asia Week New York Heads Into the Autumn Season With Gallery Exhibitions and Auctions, September 17 through October 1
New York: Whether it’s a contemporary ceramic vessel created by a National Treasure from Japan, an ink drawing by a young emerging artist from China or an ancient tribal mask from Borneo, Asia Week New York never disappoints with its amazing bounty of Eastern treasures. Starting September 17th through October…
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Christie's to Feature Woodblock Print by Katsushika Hokusai
Katsushika Hokusai started painting when he was only six years old. At the age of 14, Hokusai apprenticed under renowned painter Katsukawa Shunsho. In the 1830s, at the height of Hokusai’s artistic career, he started working on a series of woodblock prints that captured Mount Fuji. This series took several…
![Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Sanka Hakuu (Storm Below The Summit) [Black Fuji]](https://auctiondaily-prod.s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/08/19002446/Katsushika-Hokusai-1760-1849-300x217.jpg)
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Dessa Goddard Appointed New Chairman of Asia Week New York
NEW YORK: Dessa Goddard has been appointed the new Chairman of Asia Week New York, the collaboration of prominent international Asian art galleries, major auction houses, and numerous museums and Asian cultural institutions. Dessa Goddard “I am deeply honored and excited to assume the chairmanship of Asia Week New York,…
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Artist to Know: Huang Binhong
DuMouchelles Offers Ink Painting by Chinese Literati Painter Who Advanced Modernism Huang Binhong spent the early days of his career lost in histories of the past. Huang was an early 20th-century Chinese painter, connoisseur, and art historian who unexpectedly found himself at the threshold of radical change later in life.…
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Ukiyo-e: History, Evolution, Process, & Stylistic Characteristics
Ukiyo-e, meaning ‘pictures of the floating world,’ is a well-known Japanese painting and woodblock print style. The Buddhist term ‘ukiyo’ originally described the sadness and transience of human life. Later, the phrase came to describe the fashion, lifestyle, and urban culture of Japan. The unique aesthetic and process of ukiyo-e…
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A Civil War Document Signed By Lincoln And A 1775 Revolutionary War Muster Roll Will Be In Rafael Osona’s Online Auction, Aug. 7-8
The Day 1 session on Saturday, August 7th, is titled Americana, Fine Art, Pacific Trade & Décor. Day 2, on Sunday, August 8th, is titled The Marine Auction. In total, over 700 lots will be sold. NANTUCKET, Mass. – A Civil War document signed by then-President Abraham Lincoln and a…
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Bonhams Presents Painting by Xu Beihong and Other Chinese Works of Art
Xu Beihong was one of the most influential Chinese artists and educators of the 20th century. Born in 1895, Xu learned traditional Chinese painting from his father, who was a local portrait painter. Between 1919 and 1927, the artist traveled to France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Switzerland to study oil…
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Christie’s Presents the Masters of Contemporary Chinese Ink Painting
The upcoming Fine Chinese Modern and Contemporary Ink Paintings auction, hosted by Christie’s, features several influential modern and contemporary Chinese artists. Held on May 27th, 2021 beginning at 10:00 PM EDT, the sale will include works from Fu Baoshi, Zhang Daqian, Wu Guanzhong, and Li Keran, among others. FU BAOSHI…
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Rivertown presents estate-sourced Asian art in May 29 no-reserve auction featuring rarities from ancient dynasties through 20th century
Selections include fine porcelain, ceramics, jade, Buddhist bronzes and paintings with provenance from old and distinguished private collections Famille Rose moon flask, Qianlong mark and period, 11½ x 9¼ x 4¼ in. Exhibited at 1967 China House Gallery New York exhibition of Chinese art from private and museum collections. Offered…
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Masters on the Market: Yoshitomo Nara
Yoshitomo Nara. Image from The Japan Times. Yoshitomo Nara never thought of being a painter until he was 18 years old. Even while studying art in Germany, he was unsure about choosing painting as a career. It was not until 1993 that Nara started pursuing painting seriously. Soon, he got…
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Converse Auctions’ Online-only Armchair Adventurer Auction On April 24th Features Wild & Wonderful Items From Around The World
There’s something for just about everybody in the 470-lot auction, starting at 12 noon EDT. PAOLI, Pa. – Converse Auctions is inviting everyone to chill out, pull up a seat and bid on something wild and wonderful in its upcoming Armchair Adventurer Auction scheduled for Saturday, April 24th, beginning promptly…
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Sterling Associates gathers estate art, Chinese accessories, fine jewelry and luxury watches for April 21 auction
Featured: 1870 Steinway grand piano, vintage Tiffany 18K gold earrings, Cartier and Rolex watches, paintings from estate of artist Luis Cuevas, Chinese boulders and seals Circa-1870 Steinway rosewood grand piano, Serial No. 22700, professionally restored by Steinway approximately 20 years ago. Estimate $10,000-$15,000 NORWOOD, N.J. – Sterling Associates, Bergen County,…
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Asia Week: A Magnificent Chinese Imperial Dragon Vase at Freemans
With the Asia Week events just wrapping up in the USA, there are still a few more important Asian art themed auctions coming up on the block. Freeman’s in Philadelphia will be offering their important Asian Arts sale on April 8th. Historically, the Freeman’s Asian art auctions features hundreds of…
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Never-Before-Seen Yayoi Kusama Artworks from Dr. Hirose’s Private Collection Come to Auction
Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama’s artworks convey the story of her lifelong struggles and her heartfelt emotions. “With just one polka dot, nothing can be achieved. In the universe, there is the sun, the moon, the earth, and hundreds of millions of stars,” says Kusama about her repetitive, bright-colored polka…
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Artist to Know: Toko Shinoda
Modern Lithograph Available in Contemporary Japanese Art Sale Throughout the 20th century, Japanese artist Toko Shinoda built her own Modernist tradition. Her career lasted over seven decades, taking her from the shores of Japan to the burgeoning artist communities of New York. Shinoda was closely associated with Abstract Expressionism. However,…
