An exceedingly rare Cloisonné Enamel Box and Cover, Ming Dynasty, Jingtai Period (1450-1456). Estimate on request. © Christie's Images Ltd 2021
HONG KONG - Christie’s Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Autumn Auctions in Hong Kong will take place on 3 December 2021. This season features two themed auctions: Song Ceramics from The Songde Tang Collection, as well as the highly anticipated Archaic Jades from the Chang Wei-Hwa Collection Part III, and Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, which will showcase an array of important treasures from private collections.
Marco Almeida, Head of Department, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, comments: “We are delighted to yet again bring to the market a series of sales comprised of rare works of art that are fresh to the market. This season, we are offering two private collections in respective dedicated sales with their own catalogues, in addition to our Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art sale.”
From The Songde Tang Collection. A Fine And Rare Qingbai ‘Lotus’ Conical Bowl, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127); 7 in. (17.9 cm.) diam. Estimate: HK$240,000 – 300,000 / US$31,000 – 39,000. A Fine And Very Rare Qingbai ‘Dragon’ Vase, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279); 8 ¼ in. (20.8 cm.) high. Estimate: HK$180,000 – 250,000 / US$24,000 – 32,000. A Rare Qingbai Censer, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127); 4 ¾ in. (12.1 cm.) diam. Estimate: HK$240,000 – 300,000 / US$31,000 – 39,000. A Qingbai Zhadou, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127); 7 ⅜ in. (18.9 cm.) diam. Estimate: HK$120,000 – 180,000 / US$16,000 – 23,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2021
The first is an exciting collection of Song ceramics, lovingly assembled by a renowned Hong Kong-based collector. The Songde Tang Collection is comprised of 40 exquisite ceramic pieces from the most distinguished kiln sites during the Song Dynasty. The collection has never been brought to the market before and is sure to be received with huge excitement by collectors. The highlight of the collection is A Fine And Large Incised ‘Peony’ Lobed Bowl, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127).
A Fine And Large Incised ‘Peony’ Lobed Bowl, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127); 9 ¾ in. (25 cm.) diam. Estimate: HK$1,200,000 – 1,800,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2021
The second dedicated sale this season with its own designated catalogue is the long-awaited Chang Wei-Hwa Collection of Archaic Jades Part III : The Spring & Autumn and Warring States Periods. The jade carvings from this collection represent the zenith of the production of such objects in China. Part III is comprised of 77 lots of the rarest examples of archaic jades in private hands, and will be led by A Very Rare And Finely Carved GreyishWhite Jade Reticulated ‘Dragon And Phoenix’ Pendant.
From The Chang Wei-Hwa Collection of Archaic Jades. A Very Rare And Finely Carved Greyish-White Jade Reticulated ‘Dragon And Phoenix’ Pendant, From Late Warring States Period To Early Western Han Dynasty, Circa 300-141 B.C.; 3 ⅞ in. (10 cm.) long. Estimate: HK$3,800,000 – 5,000,000 / US$390,000 – 650,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2021
From The Chang Wei-Hwa Collection of Archaic Jades. A Very Rare And Important Carved Jade Dragon-Form Pendant From Late Warring States Period, Circa 300-221 BC; 3 ⅝ in. (9.1 cm.) long. Estimate: HK$2,800,000 – 4,000,000 / US$370,000 – 520,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2021
The Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art sale will showcase a very diverse and exceptional selection of treasures, ranging from archaic bronzes, Imperial porcelain from the Ming & Qing dynasties, huanghuali and zitan wood furniture, jade carvings, and important scholar’s objects.
Highlights include an exceedingly rare Cloisonné Enamel Box and Cover (Estimate on request) dating to the very short Jingtai Period (1450-1456) during the Ming Dynasty, an important and very-well documented Archaic Bronze Food Vessel, Fangzuogui from the Early Western Zhou Period 11th-10th Century, BC., being offered to benefit the Robert Chang Art Education Charitable Foundation, and a Magnificent Blue and White Pearshaped Vase, Yuhuchunping from the Yongle Period (1403-1425), hailing from an Important Asian Collection. Furthermore, we are fortunate this season for the opportunity to offer the Hosokawa Collection – an important collection of scholarly objects belonging to a very influential political family and keen disseminators of Chinese culture in Japan.
An exceedingly rare Cloisonné Enamel Box and Cover, Ming Dynasty, Jingtai Period (1450-1456). Estimate on request. © Christie's Images Ltd 2021
PROPERTY SOLD TO BENEFIT THE ROBERT CHANG ART EDUCATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. A Rare And Important Archaic Bronze Food Vessel, Fangzuogui, Early Western Zhou Period, 11TH-10TH Century BC; 9 in. (23 cm.) high. Estimate: HK$6,000,000 – 8,000,000 / US$780,000 – 1,000,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2021
PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED ASIAN COLLECTOR. An Important And Very Rare Early-Ming Blue And White Pear-Shaped Bottle Vase, Yuhuchunping, Yongle Period (1403-1425); 11 1/16 in. (28 cm.) high. Estimate: HK$20,000,000 – 30,000,000 / US$2,600,000 – 3,900,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2021
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY. An Extremely Rare Imperial White And Russet Jade ‘Dragon’ Brushwasher, Qianlong Period (1736-1795); 12 ¾ in. (32 cm.) long, stand. Estimate: HK$9,000,000 – 12,000,000 / US$1,200,000 – 1,500,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2021
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION. A Fine And Very Rare Pair Of Celadon-Glazed Ovoid Vases With Chilong Appliques, Qianlong Six-Character Seal Marks In Underglaze Blue And Of The Period (1736-1795); 10 ¼ in. (26.1 cm.) high. boxes. Estimate: HK$7,000,000 – 9,000,000 / US$910,000 – 1,200,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2021
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY. An Important Pair Of Western Style ‘Acanthus Leaves’ Imperial Zitan Armchairs, Qianlong Period (1736-1795); 44 in. (113 cm.) high, 27 in. (69.2 cm.) wide, 20 ¼ in. (51.5 com.) deep. Estimate: HK$10,000,000 – 15,000,000 / US$1,300,000 – 1,900,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2021
PROPERTY FROM THE HOSOKAWA FAMILY COLLECTION. (BACK) A Rare Large Cinnabar Lacquer ‘Shou Characters’ Circular Box And Cover, Qianlong Period (1763-1795). Estimate: HK$60,000 – 80,000 / US$7,800 – 10,000 (LEFT CENTRE) A Lingbi Scholar’s Rock, Qing Dynasty or Earlier. Estimate: HK$600,000 – 800,000 / US$78,000 – 100,000 (RIGHT CENTRE) A Pewter Gourd-Form Water Dropper, Signed Shen Cunzhou, Dated To Bingchen Year Corresponds To 1676. Estimate: HK$80,000 – 120,000 / US$11,000 – 15,000 (FRONT) A Tianhuang Seal, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Estimate: HK$200,000 – 300,000 / US$26,000 – 39,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2021