HONG KONG.- Sungari Hong Kong’s 2025 Autumn Auctions of Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art (7 and 8 October) concluded with impressive results, totalling over HK$160 million. A rare and magnificent blue and white hexagonal vase, Qianlong six-character mark and period (1736-1795) realized a strong price of HK$8,940,000. The antique Chinese jades and classical Chinese furniture sections performed particularly well. A spectacular group of Ming and Qing furniture from the private collection of renowned furniture collector Dr S Y Yip achieved a white glove result with a 100% sell-through rate.

Mr Xue Shiqing, General Manager at Sungari Hong Kong commented: “We are very pleased with the results of our two-day sale. We saw an active saleroom with bidders competing in person, on the phone and online bidding. The strong results are testament to the success of our curatorial strategy of offering a focused sale of works of top quality, rarity and excellent provenance. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our discerning clients for their great support. We look forward to Part Two of our 2005 Autumn Auctions of Fine Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy to be held on 30 October.”

A rare and magnificent blue and white hexagonal vase, Qianlong six-character mark and period (1736-1795) realized HK$8,940,000. It is painted in vibrant tones of cobalt blue and decorated on its six facetted sides with fruiting and floral sprays. The body is adorned with sprays of peaches, pomegranate and finger citron, symbolizing the ‘Three Abundances’ (Sanduo) of longevity, fertility and prosperity. This masterpiece previously graced the imperial halls of the Qing court, rendering it a treasure of profound historical and artistic significance.

A blue and white ‘floral scroll’ bowl from the Xuande six- character mark and period (1426-1435) sold for HK$6,120,000 after spirited bidding. This exquisite bowl is painted in rich and delicate underglaze-blue tones, capturing the vibrancy of seasonal blooms in full splendour.

Other notable lots in the ceramics section included a pair of ‘Jun’ purple-splashed blue-glazed bowls and a Junyao tripod censer, both from the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) and both fetched HK$4,560,000, well above the pre-sale estimates.

There was enthusiastic bidding for a magnificent bronze sword inscribed With Yuewang Zhujiyushi, belonging to the King of Yue during the Warring States period (472-221 AD). After a prolonged fierce battle of over 50 bids between a telephone bidder and a collector in the saleroom, it finally sold for HK$5,520,000, more than double its estimate. This rare sword had been in the collection of the Ito family in the Kansai region, Japan for more than a century and is arguably the finest sword of the King of Yue in excellent conditions in any private collections. Measuring 58 cm in length, its hilt is distinguished by a disc-shaped pommel and a cylindrical grip with two raised collars intricately decorated with beast-mask patterns.

The rare antique Chinese jades offered in the sale were highly sought after and achieved spectacular prices, far exceeding pre-sale expectations. An exceptional celedon jade ‘humanface’ Cong, from Liangzhu Culture, Neolithic Period (circa 3300-2300 BC) realized HK$5,040,000, five times its pre-sale estimate. A rare green and russet ‘human face’ jade Cong also from the same period sold for HK$3,480,000, more than three times its pre-sale estimate.


Lot 311: A Huanghuali Single-Plank Table, Qiaotouan, Late Ming Dynasty to Early Qing Dynasty.

Of particular interest was a superb group of seven pieces of Ming and Qing furniture from the distinguished private collection of Dr S Y Yip which achieved a white glove result with 100% sold. A huanghuali single-plank table, Qiaotouan, Late Ming Dynasty to Early Qing Dynasty, achieved HK$3,900,000. This magnificent table is crafted from a single, thick plank, left unadorned to showcase the natural beauty of the highly prized huanghuali wood. Paired with unembellished legs, the design is a perfect balance of simplicity and elegance, defining the meticulous craftsmanship and sophisticated aesthetic of Ming furniture.

Another highlight in the furniture section was a fine and rare huanghuali six-poster canopy bed from the Ming Dynasty selling for HK$3,480,000.

Part Two: Fine Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy (30 October)

Part Two of Sungari Hong Kong’s Autumn Auctions will feature Fine Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy to be held on 30 October featuring over 100 lots of exquisite classical and modern paintings and calligraphy. Important works by Yuan dynasty masters Chushi Fanqi and Wang Meng are among the highlights.