Christie's autumn sales will be held in Hong Kong this November, presenting an exciting mix of Asian and Western Works. Last month, the auction house unveiled Su Shi's Wood and Rock, one of the world’s rarest Chinese paintings, which is going to lead the coming autumn sales with a whopping estimate of HK$400m (US$51m). In additional to Wood and Rock, Christie's will also offer other significant masterpieces. Here is the sale calendar for your reference. Let's take a look at some of the highlights from each sale.
Rebecca Wei, President Christie's Asia, introduced highlights of Christie's Hong Kong autumn sales during the media preview
Christie's unveiled the calendar for Hong Kong Autumn Sales 2018
Asian 20th Century & Contemporary Art
Date: 24-25 November 2018
Chu Teh-chun (1920-2014). No. 313. Estimate on request
Zao Wou-ki (1920-2013). 30.09.65. Estimate: HK$65m-85m (US$8.3m-10.9m)
Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929). Infinity-Nets. Estimate: HK$8m-12m (US$1.1m-1.5m)
Lee Ufan (b. 1936). From Winds. Estimate: HK$2m-3m (US$260,000-380,000)
Chinese Paintings
Date: 26-27 November 2018
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983). Red Lotus and Mandarin Ducks. Estimate: HK$30m-50m (US$3.8m-6.4m)
Fu Baoshi (1904-1965). Scenery of Sinaia. Estimate: HK$8m-12m (US$1m-1.5m)
Anonymous (12th century). Fan Leaves of the Song Dynasty. Estimate: HK$60m-100m (US$7.5m-12.5m)
Important Watches
Date: 26 November｜12pm
A. Lange & Söhne. A Platinum Limited Edition Split Seconds Chronograph Tourbillon Wristwatch, No. 19/51, circa 2008. Estimate: HK$2.4m-4m (US$300,000-500,000)
Richard Mille. A Titanium Limited Edition Tonneau-shaped Automatic Skeletonised Flyback Chronograph Wristwatch, No. 00/10, Ref. RM011, circa 2014. Estimate: HK$1.65m-2.3m (US$215,000-300,000)
Jaeger-LeCoultre. An 18K White Gold and Baguette-Cut Diamond-Set Limited Edition Semi-Skeletonised Wristwatch, Ref. 185.3.08.S, Circa 2004. Estimate: HK$1.5m-2.2m (US$200,000-280,000)
Magnificent Jewel
Date: 27 November｜1pm
"The Peacock Necklace" Superb Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Necklace. Estimate: HK$95m-120m (US$12m-15m)
"The Moon of Baroda" 24.04 Carats Fancy Yellow VS2 Diamond Necklace. Estimate: HK$4m-6m (US$500,000-750,000)
Autographed "Marilyn Monroe wearing the Moon of Baroda". Estimate: HK$80,000 - 120,000 (US$10,000-15,000)
Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art
Date: 28 November 2018｜11am
An Important and Extremely Rare Ru ‘Sky-Blue’ Tea Bowl. Northern Song Dynasty (late 11th-early 12th century). Estimate upon request
An Extremely Rare and Superbly Painted Imperially Inscribed Yangcai 'Landscape', Qianlong Six-Character Seal Mark in Underglaze Blue and of the Period (1736-1795). Estimate: HK$80m-120m (US$10m-16m)
An Exceptionally Rare and Large White Jade ‘Tiger’ Disc, Bi. Eastern Han Dynasty (AD25-220). Estimate: HK$2.6m-3.5m (US$330,000-450,000)
Handbags & Accessories
Date: 28 November 2018｜11am
Hermès 2015. A Rare, Matte White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Retourné Kelly 28 with Palladium Hardware. Estimate: HK$600,000-800,000 (US$75,000-100,000)
Hermès 2017. A Custom Shiny Vert Émeraude & Rose Sheherazade Porosus Crocodile Birkin 30 with Gold Hardware. Estimate: HK$400,000-500,000 (US$50,000-62,500)
Hermès 2018. A Custom Shiny Rose Sheherazade & Vert Émeraude Pororus Crocodile Sellier Kelly 28 with Brushed Gold Hardware. Estimate: HK$400,000-500,000 (US$50,000-62,500)
Hong Kong Preview
Venue:
Hart Hall, H Queens, 80 Queen's Road Central, Central &
Christie’s Hong Kong, 22/F Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road, Central
Date: 28 September - 3 October｜10:30am - 5:30pm
Hong Kong Autumn Sales
Date: 23 - 28 November 2018
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No.1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong