HONG KONG.- Sotheby’s Hong Kong Autumn Sales 2016 will take place from 1 to 5 October at Hall 3, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Exceptional objects encompassing Chinese Works of Art, Fine Chinese Paintings, Classical Chinese Paintings, Contemporary Ink Art, Modern Asian Art, Contemporary Asian Art, Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Art, Jewellery, Watches and Wines will be offered over the course of five action-packed days.
Selected highlights will be showcased in travelling exhibitions in Jakarta (26 – 28 August), Singapore (10 – 11 September), Seoul (21 – 22 September) and Taipei (24 – 25 September), followed by a public exhibition of all properties on offer at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 30 September to 4 October.
AUCTION CALENDAR AND HIGHLIGHTS^ (in chronological order)
WINE｜1 & 2 OCTOBER
The Classic Cellar II Featuring Château Pétrus (1 October)
This important single-owner sale will take place on the first day of Sotheby’s autumn auction season with 430 lots, estimated at HK$19 – 26 million / US$2.4 – 3.3 million*. Highlight is a magnificent collection of Château Pétrus – 99 lots from 11 vintages between 1998 and 2012. The wines in this collection have impeccable provenance, having been bought En Primeur and stored under ideal conditions.
A Unique Crystal Magnum Decanter of Special Louis XIII Cognac – Asia Edition (1 October)
LOUIS XIII has collaborated with French luxury houses Hermès, Puiforcat and Saint-Louis to create a masterpiece they are calling L’ODYSSÉE D’UN ROI (JOURNEY OF A KING), which will be offered in a special one-lot sale in Hong Kong. At the heart of this unique auction is an exclusive blend of LOUIS XIII Cognac, specially crafted by Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau. The blend comes in a custom Saint-Louis decanter etched with 19th-century maps of Asia, and is beautifully displayed in a bespoke coffret by Hermès.
The Connoisseur’s Cellar (1 & 2 October)
This single-owner auction will be offered on 1 and 2 October, featuring a spectacular selection of the most sought after wineries from all over the world. Highlights include a rare collection of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Henri Jayer.
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ASIAN ART EVENING SALE｜2 OCTOBER
Modern Asian Art
Wang Huaiqing (b. 1944) Six Tables 1993 Oil on canvas, 130 x 145 cm Est. HK$5 – 7 million / US$645,000 – 905,000
Ju Ming (b. 1938) Taichi Boxing 1991 Wood, 57.2 x 47.5 x 58.3 cm (L); 45.4 x 40.3 x 64.5 cm (R) Est. HK$3.5 – 4.5 million / US$452,000 – 585,000
Shiy De Jinn (1923 – 1981) Young Girl 1960 Oil on canvas, 91 x 65 cm Est. HK$1.2 – 2 million / US$155,000 – 258,000
Contemporary Asian Art
Lee Ufan (b. 1936) From Line No.780224 1978 Mineral pigment and glue on canvas 91.1 x 116.8 cm Est. HK$3.5 – 5.5 million / US$449,000 – 705,000
Zeng Fanzhi (b. 1964) Society No. 3 2001 Oil on canvas 218.5 x 144.5 cm Est. HK$12 – 18 million / US$1.54 – 2.31 million
Shiraga Kazuo (1924 – 2008) Reibu 1989 Oil on canvas 130.8 x 97.3 cm Est. HK$3.8 – 4.8 million / US$487,200 – 615,400
Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Art
Affandi (1907 – 1990) Reclining Nude 1966 Oil on canvas, 97 x 130 cm Est. HK$3 – 5 million / US$387,000 – 644,000
Le Pho (1907 – 2001) Maternity 1990 Ink and gouache on silk, fixed on paper, laid on cardboard, 61 x 46.5 cm Est. HK$1.2 – 1.8 million / US$155,000 – 232,000
I Nyoman Masriadi (b. 1973) Proud 2012 Acrylic on canvas, 300 x 200 cm Est. HK$2 – 3 million / US$258,000 – 387,000
MODERN ASIAN ART DAY SALE｜3 OCTOBER
Sanyu (1901–1966) Nu Watercolour on paper 22 x 29.5 cm Est. HK$160,000 – 220,000 / US$20,600 – 28,460
CONTEMPORARY ASIAN ART DAY SALE｜3 OCTOBER
Ding Yi (b. 1962) Appearance of Crosses 95-20 1995 Oil on canvas, 139.5 x 159.7 cm Est. HK$1.5 – 2.5 million / US$192,000 – 321,000
Kim Whanki (1913 – 1974) Untitled Circa 1960s Oil on canvas, 56.1 x 38 cm Est. HK$700,000 – 900,000 / US$90,000 – 115,000
Yoshihara Jiro (1905 – 1972) Work 1970 Oil on canvas, 33 x 46 cm Est. HK$300,000 – 500,000 / US$38,500 – 64,100
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART DAY SALE | 3 OCTOBER
Theo Meier (1908 – 1982) Portrait of the Artist's Wife Madèh Pergi with Mount Gunung Agung 1954 Oil on canvas, 78.5 x 75 cm Est. HK$220,000 – 350,000 / US$28,000 – 45,000
Ay Tjoe Christine (b. 1973) When I See It Is The Only Home #1 2012 Oil on canvas, 150 x 125 cm Est. HK$300,000 – 500,000 / US$39,000 – 64,000
Srihadi Sudarsono (b. 1931) Alam Meditasi 2000 Oil on canvas, 115 x 115 cm Est. HK$350,000 – 550,000 / US$45,000 – 71,000
#TTTOP｜3 OCTOBER
The evening sale entitled #TTTOP makes reference to the artist’s over-five-million-follower Instagram handle. Curated for young collectors of his generation, this is not only T.O.P’s curatorial debut for an auction, but also the first auction where Sotheby’s Hong Kong partners with a young collector as the curator. A portion of its proceeds will benefit Asian Cultural Council to support emerging Asian artists.
CLASSICAL CHINESE PAINTINGS｜3 OCTOBER
Zhu Yunming (1460 – 1526) Poem in Cursive Script Ink on paper, hanging scroll, 203.5 x 64 cm Est. HK$1.5 – 2.5 million / US$192,300 – 320,500
Attributed to Miqi (active 1265 – 1269) Li Yuan and Yuanze, dated 1269 Ink on silk, hanging scroll, 44 x 83.3 cm Est. HK$4 – 5.5 million / US$512,800 – 705,100
FINE CHINESE PAINTINGS｜4 OCTOBER
Li Keran (1907 – 1989) Buffaloes Under Autumn Tree Ink and colour on paper, framed 63.7 x 44.2 cm Est. HK$2.5 – 4 million / US$320,500 – 512,800
Wu Guanzhong (1919 – 2010) Goddess of Mercy 1990 Ink and colour on paper, framed 86.2 x 67.9 cm Est. HK$1.8 – 2.5 million / US$230,700 – 320,500
Zhang Daqian (1899 – 1983) Sage by the Pine 1982 Splashed ink and colour on paper, framed 135 x 69 cm Est. HK$12 – 15 million / US$1,538,000 – 1,923,000
CONTEMPORARY INK ART: JOURNEY｜4 OCTOBER
Liu Dan (b. 1953) Sunflower 2002 Ink on paper, framed, 42.8 x 37.6 cm Est. HK$800,000 – 1.2 million / US$102,500 – 153,800
Liu Kuo-Sung (Liu Guosong) (b. 1932) Blue Moon Landscape 1969 & 1990 Ink, colour, and collage on paper, framed 151.3 x 224.5 cm Est. HK$4 – 5 million / US$512,800 –641,000
Chen Qikuan (Chen Chi-Kwan) (b. 1921) Nymph 1987 Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll 61.5 x 61 cm Est. HK$180,000 – 280,000 / US$23,000 – 35,900
MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND JADEITE｜4 OCTOBER
Spectacular Harry Winston Diamond Necklace Est. HK$42 – 48 million / US$5.4 – 6.2 million
A Highly Important Jadeite Bangle Est. HK$50 – 70 million / US$6.5 – 9 million
Rare Natural Pearl, Black Spinel and Diamond Necklace Est. HK$14 – 17 million / US$1.8 – 2.2 million
IMPORTANT WATCHES｜5 OCTOBER
Patek Phillipe A Fine And Rare White Gold Rectangular Tourbillon Wristwatch With 10-Day Power Reserve Indication Ref 5101g-001 Circa 2011
Est. HK$800,000 – 1.2 million / US$103,000 – 155,000
Franck Muller A Very Fine And Rare White Gold, Ruby And Diamond-Set Automatic Bracelet Watch Master Double Mystery Circa 2010
Est. HK$420,000 – 600,000 / US$54,000 – 77,000
CHINESE WORKS OF ART｜5 OCTOBER
Important Chinese Art: The Collection of a Parisian Connoisseur, Part III
Assembled by a discerning connoisseur in France since the 1970s, the focus of the collection is on Ming and Qing Imperial porcelain and works of art of the highest quality. Following the spectacular success of the first two parts of the collection, sold in April 2007 and October 2010, the third installment consists of 17 lots, including an extremely fine and rare wucai ‘cricket’ jar and cover enamelled with a brilliant design of mythical beasts.
An Extremely Fine and Rare Wucai ‘Mythical Beast’ Jar and Cover Mark and period of Wanli Est. HK$8 – 12 million / US$1 – 1.5 million
Chinese Art through the Eye of Sakamoto Gorō Early Buddhist Bronzes
The 22 bronze votive figures in this outstanding collection, assembled over the past 60 years by the legendary Japanese dealer Sakamoto Gorō, are not only of sublime beauty, but also of great importance in documenting the transmission of Buddhism into China from the 4th century onwards. Revered and treasured in Japan, this carefully preserved group includes several with documentary inscriptions, including the famous large gilt-bronze figure of Padmapani from the Northern Wei Dynasty, dated to 470, extensively exhibited and published in Japan since 1960.
An Important Gilt-Bronze Votive Figure of Padmapani Northern Wei dynasty, dated 470 Est. HK$3 – 4 million / US$380,000 – 510,000
Roger Keverne – 50 Years in the Trade
The fruits of 50 years of collecting, each of the 95 lots in the sale is endowed with its own unique story, encapsulating the eclectic taste, expertise and indefatigability of this distinguished London-based art dealer. With a broad focus on works of art in particular, he is internationally recognised for his deep knowledge of jade.
A Superb White Jade ‘Mandarin Ducks and Rockwork’ Group Qing dynasty, Qianlong period Est. HK$1 – 1.5 million / US$130,000 – 190,000
Dragon Emperor
This special sale includes a select number of outstanding and unique Imperial works of art and porcelain, embodying the power and authority of the Emperor. Highlights of the sale include an exceptional zitan cabinet, and a highly important Imperial Khotan-green jade ‘Taishang Huangdi ZhiBao’ seal.
An Exceptional and Massive Cabinet with Zitan Carved ‘Dragon’ Panels (pictured left) Qing dynasty, Qianlong period Est. HK$30 – 40 million / US$3.9 – 5.2 million
A Highly Important Imperial Khotan-Green Jade ‘Taishang Huangdi Zhibao’ Seal Qing dynasty, Qianlong period Est. HK$80 – 120 million / US$10 – 15 million
Important Chinese Art
This auction is a tightly curated assemblage of fine and rare porcelain and works of art with a particular focus on the Ming and Qing dynasties. Highlights of the sale include an extremely rare large blue and white ‘Eight Immortals’ vase and a collection of exceptional Ming and Qing porcelain and works of art from a private European collector. Several of these emanate from the collection of Alfred Morrison, including a magnificent cloisonné enamel and gilt-bronze vase from the Qianlong period.
A Magnificent Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt-Bronze Vase Mark and period of Qianlong Est. HK$7 – 9 million / US$900,000 – 1.15 million
An Extremely Fine and Rare Large Blue and White ‘Eight Immortals’ Vase and Cover Seal mark and period of Qianlong Est. HK$28 – 35 million / US$3.6 – 4.5 million
Ming Furniture – Portable Treasures
This fine assemblage of 22 furniture items and table-top pieces encapsulates the elegance and refinement of scholarly interiors in the late Ming/Qing dynasties. The highlight of the collection is a rare huanghuali square corner cabinet preserved in very good condition.
