Extraordinary treasures from China’s Bronze Age

Monumental Bronzes from the Ancient Past

China’s Beloved Peach Tree

Property from the Minkenhof Collection

Property from the Minkenhof Collection  | 敏肯霍夫精研雅藏

Sold to Benefit George Watson’s College, Edinburgh

Scholar and Collector: Sir James Haldane Stewart Lockhart (1858 - 1937)

Property from the Collection of Robin Renton

Property from the Collection of Robin Renton | 蘿蘋・仁惇雅鑒藏珍

Discover imperial masterpieces preserved behind closed doors

Magnificent Treasures from Private Collections

London

Highlights of Sotheby’s flagship Chinese Art sale include an important large archaic bronze ritual ding vessel from the early Western Zhou dynasty; a group of superb Yongle period blue and white porcelain including a rare inscribed ‘peach’ meiping and large floral dishes; a private Hong Kong collection of Qing porcelain and Imperial works of art; exceptional early jade and ceramics from the collection of Robin Renton; and fine Song and Ming ceramics from the collection of S. H. Minkenhof (1879-1956).<br><br>Other British private collections include a group of Song ceramics with highlights formerly in the collection of Dikran Khan Kélékian (1868-1951); an illustrious collection of Yongzheng Imperial Yellow porcelain; and the widely published and exhibited collection of Chinese paintings and Imperial works of art from the illustrious collection of Sir James Haldane Stewart Lockhart (1858-1937), sold by George Watson’s College, Edinburgh, with all proceeds raised to support bursary places.

Senior Vice President | International Specialist and Head of Department, Chinese Works of Art

Julian King

Associate Specialist & Researcher | Chinese Works of Art

Samson Kunin

Sale Coordinator 

Tiffany Po

Meet our Specialists

The highlight of the Asian Art / 5000 Years sale is a selection of sixteen bronze and stone sculptures from the collection of Nitta Muneichi (1912-2006), arguably the greatest collection of Buddhist bronzes formed in the modern era. The sale also includes rare Tibetan thangkas and a group of Gandharan stone sculpture originally acquired from Isao Kurita. The highlights of the Chinese section are a selection of bronze scholars’ objects from the collection of Ulrich Hausmann and a group of rare Qingbai figures from the Williams collection.

Sotheby’s Hong Kong is delighted to present "Imperial Connoisseurship: Treasures of Chinese Art from a Prestigious Collection," an exceptional group of works that offers a rare glimpse into the highest achievements of Chinese imperial craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility. Carefully assembled with a discerning eye for quality and historical significance, this curated selection spans the most illustrious periods of Chinese art, from the Yuan and Ming dynasties through to the technical brilliance of the Qing. Each piece has been carefully chosen not only for its rarity and beauty, but also for its ability to represent the artistic and cultural ideals of its era.<br>

Sotheby’s is honoured to present Masterpieces of Asian Art from the Okada Museum of Art, an extraordinary private collection showcasing the breadth of East Asian art, with world class masterpieces from across China, Japan and Korea’s art history. Featuring altogether 125 lots, this sale includes over 70 pieces of Chinese ceramics and works of art spanning late Shang ritual bronzes to Qing imperial porcelain, alongside more than 50 Japanese screens, paintings, and Korean ceramics. The exceptional curation of the collection was carefully guided by Kochukyo Co., Ltd, the century-old legendary Tokyo-based dealership.

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Led by a series of private collections fresh to the market and a number of unique treasures from the Neolithic to Republican period, Sotheby’s flagship Chinese Art sale on 5th November celebrates the full range of China’s diverse artistic traditions.