14–31 March 2026 | New York

T his March, explore the rich legacy of Asian Art at Sotheby’s, where tradition and innovation join in a stunning showcase at the Breuer building. From ancient masterpieces to contemporary expressions, discover seven centuries of artistic excellence at our exhibition in our New York galleries from 14-25 March, culminating with a series of live and online auctions that begin on 24 March.

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Calendar & Exhibitions

Auctions & Exhibitions

Exhibition Information

  • Mar14 Mar24

    Chinese Art in America: Loans from Important Private Collections

  • Mar19 Mar23

    Indian & Himalayan Art, including Property from the Zimmerman Family Collection

  • Mar19 Mar24

    Huanghuali for the Scholar's Studio: An Important Private Collection of Classical Chinese Furniture

  • Mar19 Mar24

    Chinese Art

  • Mar19 Mar24

    Impressions of the Past: Han Dynasty Tomb Bricks from the Art Institute of Chicago

  • Mar19 Mar25

    Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art

  • Mar19 Mar25

    ZARINA

  • Hours

    Monday–Saturday | 10:00 AM–5:00 PMSunday | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

    Location

    945 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10021

Events

Asian Art Lecture Series

A day of lectures celebrating Asian Art

Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
945 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10021

1:00 pm | Into the Studio: Huanghuali Furniture in Focus
by Nicholas Grindley
A guided tour of the Huanghuali for the Scholar's Studio: An Important Private Collection of Classical Chinese Furniture. Please note this tour takes place in the 4th floor galleries and is limited by RSVP to 15 attendees.

2:00 pm | The Yuan Dynasty Stage-Granary: An Architectural and Historical Examination
by Nancy S. Steinhardt, Professor of East Asian Art at University of Philadelphia, Curator of Chinese Art, PENN Museum

3:00 pm | From Private Passion to Public Legacy: Women Who Built the Art Institute of Chicago’s Chinese Art Collection
by Seung Hee Oh, Assistant Curator of Chinese Art, Arts of Asia, Art Institute of Chicago

4:00 pm | Print Revolutions – China’s Gift to the World. Preview to an upcoming exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art
by Clarissa von Spee, James and Donna Reid Curator of Chinese Art, Interim Curator of Islamic Art, Chair of Asian Art, Cleveland Museum of Art


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Stories & Videos

Type: video
Category: Chinese Works of Art
Unfold the World’s Rarest Chair: Ming Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Jiaoyi
Type: featured
Category: Asian Art London
Sayed Haider Raza: A Life of Evolution
Type: video
Category: New York
The Akhoury Collection: Exploring the Richness of South Asian Art
Type: video
Category: Indian & South Asian Modern & Contemporary Art
The Story Behind M.F. Husain’s Second Act
Type: featured
Category: Chinese Works of Art
The Horse as an Emblem of Power in Art and Culture
Type: featured
Category: Chinese Works of Art
Inside a Stellar Year for Asian Art at Sotheby’s: 2025 in Review
Type: featured
Category: Chinese Paintings – Classical
Yongzheng Emperor’s Mandate of Heaven: The Story Behind Giuseppe Castiglione’s Gathering of Two Auspicious Signs
Type: video
Category: Asian Art London
Why This Ancient Chinese Bronze Ding from the Shang Dynasty Is Truly Priceless
Type: featured
Category: Chinese Works of Art
Shaping East Asian Art: Artistic Exchange Between China, Japan, and Korea
Type: featured
Category: Chinese Works of Art
Chinese Ceramics Explained – A Guide for Collectors

Contacts

Type: specialist
Category: Contact
Angela McAteer
Senior Vice President | International Head of Department | Chinese Works of Art, Americas & Europe
New York
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Type: specialist
Category: Contact
Julian King
International Specialist and Head of Department, Indian & Himalayan Art and Chinese Works of Art
London
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Type: specialist
Category: Contact
Manjari Sihare-Sutin
Senior Vice President | Worldwide Head | Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art
New York
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Type: specialist
Category: Contact
Hang Yin
Vice President | Specialist & Senior Researcher | Chinese Works of Art
New York
hang.yin@sothebys.com +1 212 606 7332
Type: specialist
Category: Chinese Works of Art
Tristan Bruck
Vice President | Specialist, Chinese Works of Art
New York
Tristan.Bruck@sothebys.com +1 212 606 7332
Type: specialist
Category: Chinese Works of Art
Cindy Qi
Associate Specialist
New York
Cindy.Qi@sothebys.com +1 212 606 7332
Type: specialist
Category: Chinese Works of Art
Serina Wei
Cataloguer
New York
Serina.Wei@sothebys.com +1 212 606 7332
Type: specialist
Category: Indian & South Asian Modern & Contemporary Art
Lily Zirlin
Associate Specialist, Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art
New York
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