Autumn auctions just ended a few weeks ago in Hong Kong. Many of you may be still reeling from the shock of the world record made by the Ru-ware brush washer but it’s time to gear up for a new round of autumn auctions in November. In addition to Le Cong Tang Collection, Christie’s Hong Kong unveils 21 highlighted pieces of its coming autumn sales. Here is a preview for you all. (For more information about the premium lots from Le Cong Tang Collection, please click related articles below.)
Asian 20th Century & Contemporary Art (Evening Sale) ｜2017/11/25
Zao Wou-ki (1920-2013). “29.01.64”.
Created in: 1964
Size: 260 x 200cm
Estimate: HK$85,000,000 - 125,000,000
Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010). “A Village of Xishuangbanna”.
Created in: 1994
Size: 76 x 61cm
Estimate: HK$16,000,000 - 26,000,000
Yoshitomo Nara. “MIA”.
Created in: 2001
Size: 180 x 180 x 26cm
Estimate: HK$12,000,000 - 16,000,000
Cheong Soo Pieng (1917-1983). “Ploughing”.
Created in: 1977
Size: 102 x 81.5cm
Estimate: HK$1,500,000 - 2,500,000
Fine & Rare Wines Featuring A Superb Collection｜2017/11/25
Petrus 1989, 1 bottle
Estimate: HK$20,000 - 30,000
Dear Monsieur Monet｜2017/11/26
Claude Monet (1840-1926). “Trois arbres a Giverny (Peupliers)”.
Created in: 1887
Size: 73.1 x 92.4cm
Estimate: HK$2,000,000 - 3,000,000
Court, Studio, Atelier – Chinese Works of Art and Paintings from the Ming Dynasty Evening Sale｜2017/11/27
Late Ming Dynasty. A Magnificent and Massive Pair of Huanghuali Compound Cabinets and Hat Chests, Sijiangui
Size: 271.5 x 112.3 x 56.9cm
Estimate on Request
Chen Hongshou (1598-1652). Flowers.
Size: 26.8 x 1220cm
Estimate: HK$20,000,000 - 30,000,000
Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy｜2017/11/27
Anonymous (13th Century). “Grazing”.
Diameter: 24cm
Estimate: 600,000 - 800,000
Chinese Contemporary Ink｜2017/11/27
Xu Lei. “Horse‧Free Run”
Created in: 2014
Size: 88 x 148cm
Estimate: HK$2,400,000 - 3,200,000
Important Watches including an Evening of Vintage Wristwatches｜2017/11/27
Patek Philippe. A Platinum Minute Repeating Instantaneous Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Wristwatch with Leap Year Indication.
Ref：5207
Circa 2009
Estimate: HK$3,800,000 - 4,800,000
Richard Mille. An 18K Pink Gold and Titanium Limited Edition Tonneau-shaped Automatic Skeletonise Flyback Chronograph Wristwatch with Date and Month Indicator.
Ref: RM011 AJ RG/1801
Circa 2015
Marcus Limited Edition no.: 04/05
Estimate: HK$800,000 - 1,200,000
Fine Chinese Modern Paintings｜2017/11/28
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983). Spring Snow on Magnificent Hills.
Created in: 1969
Size: 68 x 138cm
Estimate: HK$35,000,000 - 45,000,000
Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels｜2017/11/28
A 11.22 Carats Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Estimate: HK$16,800,000 - 22,000,000
A 9.05 Carats Fancy Vivid Yellow VVS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Estimate: HK$9,800,000 - 15,000,000
A Pair of Natural Peal and Diamond Ear Pendants
Estimate: HK$5,000,000 - 8,000,000
Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art｜2017/11/29
An Exceptionally Fine and Rare Copper-red and Underglaze-Blue Amphora. Yongzheng Six-Character Mark in Underglaze Blue and of the Period (1723-1735)
Height: 18cm
Estimate: HK$15,000,000 - 18,000,000
An Exceedingly Fine and Rare Yellow-Enamelled Incised “Nine Dragon” Tea Cup. Yongzheng Six-Character Mark in Underglaze Blue within a Double Circle and of the Period.
Diameter: 8cm
Estimate: HK$6,000,000 - 8,000,000
Qing Dynasty, 18th Century. A Rare Pair of Huanghuali Hexagonal Armchairs
Size: 85 x 63 x 43.5cm
Estimate: HK$2,400,000 - 4,000,000
Handbags & Accessories｜2017/11/29
Hermès. A Custom Shiny Braise & Cactus Nitloticus Crocodile Sellier Kelly 25 with Brushed Gold Hardware, 2016
Estimate: HK$600,000 - 700,000
Hermès. A Shiny Gris Tourterelle and Emerald Niloticus Crocodile Sellier Kelly 28 with Gold Hardware, 2016
Estimate: HK$600,000 - 700,000