Christie’s 40th Anniversary in Asia
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Event location Hong Kong
Marking Christie’s 40th Anniversary in Asia, Hong Kong Fall 2026 Asian Art Week features a distinguished programme of sales spanning Chinese Paintings, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, and Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Art.
Two curated auctions for Christie’s Chinese Paintings, Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy and Fine Chinese Modern and Contemporary Ink Paintings, will feature exceptional works from significant private collections around the world and celebrated artists across centuries.
Among the highlights of Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, The Ai Lian Tang Collection – Gems of the Imperial Capital showcases an exquisite selection of 30 treasures across four major collecting categories, encompassing imperial porcelain, jade, lacquer and masterworks of Chinese craftsmanship. The Au Bak Ling Collection Volume III presents 40 exceptional masterpieces dating from the Song to Qing dynasties. Defined by their rarity, provenance, historical significance, and remarkable state of preservation, these works embody the discerning eye, scholarly depth, and visionary collecting legacy of Au Bak Ling.
Bringing together a selection of rare and fresh-to-market masterpieces and important single-owner collections, the Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Art auction features works of remarkable quality and provenance, reflecting the growing appeal of the category among collectors across Asia and around the world.
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Visit our exhibition
The Royal Academy International Exhibition of Chinese Art 1935–36: A Commemorative Tribute
Celebrating the legacy of the landmark 1935–36 Royal Academy exhibition in collaboration with Daniel Eskenazi, through exceptional masterpieces and the launch of a major new scholarly publication.
Location
Christie’s Hong Kong
The Henderson, 2 Murray Road, Central
Contact
+852 2760 1766
infoasia@christies.com
* By appointment only
Masterpieces of Modern South Asian Art: Highlights from the Dabriwala Collection
The exhibition brings together over twenty works by leading modern artists from South Asia, offering a rare opportunity to explore the major movements and developments that have shaped the category over the 20th century through one of its most significant private collections.
Location
Christie’s Hong Kong
6/F, The Henderson, 2 Murray Road, Central
Contact
infoasia@christies.com
+852 2760 1766
Panel discussion
South Asia in the Global Pantheon: The Dabriwala Collection
The discussion will offer insights into collecting, connoisseurship, and the cultural significance of South Asian Art
Location
Christie’s Hong Kong
6/F, The Henderson, 2 Murray Road, Central
Date and time
29 NOV, 3:00–4:00pm
Panelists
Surbhit Dabriwala: Collector
Damian Vesey: Christie’s London Senior Director and Specialist
Rishika Assomull: Moderator, Senior Director at Villepin Art
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© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York.
© Gerhard Richter 2026
© 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris