Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn Auctions

Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn Auctions 2018 totalled HK$2.75 billion with three lots sold over HK$100m across art and luxury.

Wood and Rock by Su Shi, achieved HK$436.6 million in our curated Asian Art evening sale, Beyond Compare: A Thousand Years of the Literati Aesthetic, making the 1,000-year-old masterpiece the most expensive object ever sold by Christie’s in Asia. The auction also established a new auction record for a Longquan celadon ceramic with the mallet-shaped ‘kinuta’ vase at HK$42.8 million.

The demand for Asian Art continued with 22.07.64 by Zao Wou-Ki, which fetched HK$115.9 million in the Asian 20th Century & Contemporary Art (Evening Sale) while Chinese Paintings realised over HK$1 billion across five auctions, with half of all lots sold across Classical, Modern and Contemporary periods exceeding their high estimate.

The Peacock Necklace, which set a world auction record for a Kashmir sapphire necklace at HK$116.5 million, led the luxury categories.

We are now inviting consignments to our Spring sales. Please contact us to arrange an appointment for a complimentary and confidential evaluation.

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Wood and Rock by Su Shi

The most important Chinese painting ever to come to auction

Christie’s is proud to present one of the world’s rarest Chinese paintings, Wood and Rock by Su Shi (1037-1101) – the pre-eminent scholar of the Song Dynasty and one of the most important figures in Chinese history. The ink-on-paper scroll will lead Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn Sale 2018.

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Auction highlights

  • Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti 2012

    1 bottle
    Estimate
    HK $95,000-140,000
    Lot offered
    Fine & Rare Wines Featuring an Incredible Collection of Century Old Madeira, Hong Kong, 24 November 2018

  • Le Pin 2005

    6 bottles
    Estimate
    HK $130,000-190,000
    Lot offered
    Fine & Rare Wines Featuring an Incredible Collection of Century Old Madeira, Hong Kong, 24 November 2018

  • Chu Teh-Chun (Zhu Dequn, France/China, 1920-2014)

    N˚313

    oil on canvas (diptych)
    260 x 195 cm. (102 3/8 x 76 3/4 in.)
    Painted in 1969
    Estimate
    Estimate on Request
    Lot offered
    Asian 20th Century & Contemporary Art (Evening Sale), Hong Kong, 24 November, 2018

  • Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji, France/China, 1920-2013)

    22.07.64

    oil on canvas
    161.5 x 199.5 cm. (63 1/2 x78 1/2 in.)
    Painted in 1964
    Estimate
    Estimate on request
    Lot offered
    Asian 20th Century & Contemporary Art (Evening Sale), Hong Kong, 24 November, 2018

  • Zeng Fanzhi (China, B. 1964)

    I/We

    oil on canvas
    215 x 330 cm. (84 5/8 x 129 7/8 in.)
    Painted in 2004
    Estimate
    HK $24,000,000-32,000,000
    Lot offered
    Asian 20th Century & Contemporary Art (Evening Sale), Hong Kong, 24 November, 2018

  • Raden Saleh Sjarif Boestaman (Indonesia, 1807-1880)

    Mail Station at the Bottom of Mount Megamendung

    oil on canvas
    72 x 106.5 cm. (28 3/8 x 41 7/8 in.)
    Painted in 1871
    Estimate
    HK $14,000,000-20,000,000
    Lot offered
    Asian 20th Century & Contemporary Art (Evening Sale), Hong Kong, 24 November, 2018

  • An important Saxon gold and hardstone bonbonnière

    Maker & Date: by Johann-Christian Neuber (1736-1808), signed on the flange 'NEUBER À DRESDE.', Dresden, circa 1780
    Estimate
    HK $3,200,000-5,200,000
    Lot offered
    Gold Boxes Sale, Hong Kong, 25 November, 2018

  • XU LEI (B. 1963)

    The Labyrinth City

    scroll, mounted and framed
    ink and colour on paper
    61.5 x 117.5 cm. (24 1/4 x 46 1/4 in.)
    Executed in 1999
    Estimate
    HK $1,600,000–2,600,000
    Lot offered
    Chinese Contemporary Ink, Hong Kong, 26 November, 2018

  • SU SHI (1037–1101)

    Wood and Rock

    handscroll, ink on paper, Image: 26.3 x 50 cm. (10 3/8 x 19 3/4 in.), colophons by Liu Liangzuo (11th century), Mi Fu (1051–1107), Yu Xilu (1278–1368) and Guo Chang (1563–1622)
    Estimate
    Estimate on Request
    Lot offered
    Beyond Compare: A Thousand Years of the Literati Aesthetic (Evening Sale) , Hong Kong, 26 November, 2018

  • THE BARON MASUDA DONNŌ KINUTA VASE

    An important and very rare longquan celadon mallet-shaped ‘Kinuta’ vase
    Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

    23.4 cm. (9 1/8 in.) high.
    Estimate
    Estimate on Request
    Lot offered
    Beyond Compare: A Thousand Years of the Literati Aesthetic (Evening Sale) , Hong Kong, 26 November, 2018

  • An important and extremely rare Ru ‘sky-blue’ tea bowl

    Northern Song dynasty, late 11th-early 12th century
    10.2 cm. (4 in.) diameter
    Estimate
    Estimate on Request
    Lot offered
    Beyond Compare: A Thousand Years of the Literati Aesthetic (Evening Sale), Hong Kong, 26 November, 2018

  • Patek Philippe

    A platinum minute repeating automatic wristwatch with enamel dial, made to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe, ref. 3979, circa 1994
    Estimate
    HK $2,400,000 - 4,000,000
    Lot offered
    Important Watches, Hong Kong, 26 November, 2018

  • Richard Mille

    A titanium limited edition tonneau-shaped automatic skeletonised flyback chronograph wristwatch with annual calendar
    Felipe Massa Grand Prix Brazil model, no. 00/10, Ref. RM011, circa 2014
    Estimate
    HK $1,650,000 - 2,300,000
    Lot offered
    Important Watches, Hong Kong, 26 November, 2018

  • Wu Guanzhong (1919–2010)

    Yellow River Under Moonlight

    scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper
    68.5 x 136.8 cm. (27 x 53 7/8in.)
    Dated 1989
    Estimate
    HK $10,000,000–12,000,000
    Lot offered
    Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Hong Kong, 26 & 27 November, 2018

  • Anonymous (12th century)

    Fan Leaves of the Song Dynasty

    album of eighteen leaves, ink/ink and colour on silk
    each leaf measures approx. 22 x 23 cm. (8 5/8 x 9 in.)
    Estimate
    HK $60,000,000–100,000,000
    Lot offered
    Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy, Hong Kong, 27 November, 2018

  • An iron articulated sculpture of a mythical beast (shachi)

    Edo period (18th-19th century)
    52.1 cm. (20 1/2 in.) long
    Estimate
    HK $2,800,000-4,000,000
    Lot offered
    The Meiji Aesthetics: Selected Masterpieces from a Private Asian Collection , Hong Kong, 27 November, 2018

  • "THE PEACOCK NECKLACE"

    Superb Kashmir royal blue sapphire and diamond necklace
    Estimate
    HK $95,000,000 - 120,000,000
    Lot offered
    Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels, Hong Kong, 27 November, 2018

  • Superb 10.04 carats Burmese pigeon’s blood ruby and diamond ring

    Estimate
    HK $54,000,000 - 68,000,000
    Lot offered
    Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels, Hong Kong, 27 November, 2018

  • “THE MOON OF BARODA”

    24.04 carats Fancy Yellow VS2 diamond necklace
    Estimate
    HK $4,000,000 – 6,000,000
    Lot offered
    Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels, Hong Kong, 27 November, 2018

  • A very important set of three celadon jade openwork ‘dragon and phoenix’ pendants warring states period-western han dynasty (475 BC-AD 8)

    The largest: 11 cm. (4 3/8 in.) long
    Estimate
    HK $3,500,000-4,500,000
    Lot offered
    Chinese Archaic Jades from the Yangdetang Collection Part II , Hong Kong, 28 November, 2018

  • Hermès

    A Limited Edition shiny Bleu Saphir, Bleu Jean & Bleu Marine porosus crocodile Sellier Kelly 28 with gold hardware, 1999
    Estimate
    HK $260,000–320,000
    Lot offered
    Handbags & Accessories, Hong Kong, 28 November, 2018

  • Hermès

    A Custom Rose Azalée & Black Epsom leather Birkin 30 with gold hardware, 2017
    Estimate
    HK $100,000–150,000
    Lot offered
    Handbags & Accessories, Hong Kong, 28 November, 2018

  • An extremely rare imperial early ming carved cinnabar lacquer ‘dragon’ bowl stand xuande incised and gilt six-character mark in a vertical line and of the period (1426-1435)

    13.1 cm. (5 1/8 in.) diameter, box
    Estimate
    HK $4,000,000-6,000,000
    Lot offered
    Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 28 November, 2018

The Loaded Brush: A Curated Exhibition of
Masterpieces from Private Collections

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
23-26 November

This November, our exhibition The Loaded Brush returns to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Seminal paintings by Impressionist and modern European icons will be on view alongside highlights from our upcoming international sales, as well as works to be offered in Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn Auctions. This is an unmissable opportunity to get up close with museum-quality masterpieces.

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Vincent van Gogh: Eye of a Genius

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
23-26 November

Christie’s is honoured to present Vincent van Gogh: Eye of a Genius, an exhibition that spans the life of this great artist. Beginning from his very first days as an artist in Holland, to the final months of his life spent in Auvers-sur-Oise in the north of France, these works present a visual journey through the artist’s short yet legendary career. From his astonishing virtuosity as a draughtsman to his revolutionary skill as a colourist, Van Gogh forged a new means of artistic expression that still continues to influence artists today.


International auction highlights exhibition

Magnificent Jewels



  • Viewing

    Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
    23-26 November

  • Auction

    20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York
    5 December 2018

  • Contact

    Daphne Lingon
    dlingon@christies.com
    +1 212 636 2300


    Jacki DiSante
    jdisante@christies.com
    +1 212 636 2300

Old Masters Evening Sale



  • Viewing

    Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
    23-26 November

    Auction

    London, King Street
    6 December 2018

  • Contact

    CC Wang
    xwang@christies.com
    +852 2978 5345

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Topographical Pictures with Australian Art


  • Viewing

    Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
    23-27 November

  • Auction

    London, King Street
    14 December 2018

  • Contact

    Nicholas Lambourn
    nlambourn@christies.com
    +44 207 389 2040

Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale


  • Viewing

    Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
    23-26 November

  • Auction

    London, King Street
    27 February 2019

  • Contact

    Keith Gill
    kgill@christies.com
    +44 207 389 2175

Books and Manuscripts International Private Sales

Christie’s Lates: Rock

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
22 November

Join us at the inaugural edition of Christie’s Lates in Hong Kong as we celebrate the Autumn Auction season. The curated evening brings the Song dynasty to life through an array of performances, exhibitions, talks and tours anchored by the idea of ‘Rock’.

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Christie’s Art Forum

Christie's Art Forum presents special events and seminars throughout the year to enrich our visitors' experience of art. As the leading international auction house, Christie's is dedicated to providing collectors and art enthusiasts with the opportunity and knowledge to enjoy art, navigate the market and share in the passion of building magnificent collections.

Seats are limited, please register in advance.

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Christie’s Education Short Course

Chinese Art in Hong Kong: A Brief History of Collecting and the Art Market | Works of Art

This two-day course in three parts will respectively introduce iconic works of art, ceramics and paintings throughout Chinese history and offer a concise guide to key networks and institutions which enabled Hong Kong to become an international hub for Chinese art.

Date
21-22 November 2018 | English
24-25 November 2018 | Mandarin

Time
10:00am-5:00pm

Location
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and various locations

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Auction schedule

Fine and Rare Wines
Featuring an Incredible Collection of Century Old Madeira

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    24 November

Asian 20th Century & Contemporary Art (Evening Sale)

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    24 November

Asian Contemporary Art (Day Sale)

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    25 November

Asian 20th Century Art (Day Sale)
Including a Selection of Japanese Woodblock Prints from Private Collections

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    25 November

Gold Boxes

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    25 November

Chinese Contemporary Ink

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    26 November

Important Watches

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    26 November

Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Part I

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    26 November

Beyond Compare: A Thousand Years of the Literati Aesthetic (Evening Sale)

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    26 November

The Meiji Aesthetic: Selected Masterpieces from a Private Asian Collection

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    27 November

Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    27 November

Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    27 November

Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Part II

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    27 November

Chinese Archaic Jades From The Yangdetang Collection Part II

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    28 November

Handbags & Accessories

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    28 November

Multifarious Colours - Three Enamelled Qianlong Masterpieces

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    28 November

Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art

  • Auction

    Hong Kong

    28 November

  • Chu Teh-chun © 2018 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris