Christie's is delighted to offer dedicated sales of classical Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian Works of Art in New York, Paris, Hong Kong, and London throughout the year. Our sales feature fine Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Islamic painting, sculpture, ritual implements and decorative objects, from the second millennium BCE through the early 20th century.
Our success with single-owner sales of Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Art is unparalleled in our industry, and include the collections of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth (among the top ten most expensive collections sold at Christie’s in any category realizing a combined total of USD$134,091,188), Edita and Andrew Sporer, James and Marilynn Alsdorf, Thomas Solley, Doris Duke, Florence and Herbert Irving, and The Pratapaditya Pal Family. Additionally, Christie’s has established numerous world record prices in various categories in the field including the 12th century Indian Pala period black stone Lokanatha Avalokiteshvara sold for USD$24,633,500, a 13th century Nepalese gilt copper alloy Buddha Shakyamuni sold for HKD$80,200,000, and the 3rd century Gandharan gray schist relief panel of Buddha Shakyamuni with bodhisattvas sold for USD$6,630,000.
Christie’s is a regional and global leader in the field due to the experience and expertise of our specialist team focused on serving our clients with an informed global perspective that leverages Christie’s unrivalled sales platforms of auctions and private sales. We are confident that the expertise and passion of our international team of specialists, together with our unparalleled track record, will result in the highest possible financial return. We welcome your inquiry for a gratis, confidential valuation, or to discuss buying and selling with Christie’s.