Hong Kong Sales & Exhibition 2024 | Art Auction & Sales | Sotheby's

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S otheby’s Asia saw a strong week of The Hong Kong Sales with live auctions that concluded on 9 April. Among notable highlights of the week, Sotheby’s achieved its first white glove live jewellery sale in Asia, with The PHILLIPS Family Collection from Japan, and a white glove sale for An Important European Collection of Chinese Ceramics - Acquired from Edward T. Chow.

In May and June, we are thrilled to present several online sales including Modern Discoveries (2 – 9 May), Inkspiration: Chinese Paintings Online (3 – 10 May) and Finest and Rarest Wines (29 May – 11 June).

The momentum continues in Singapore this June with a curated exhibition and auction of Modern and Contemporary Art, which will be presented alongside Fine & Rare Whisky, bringing some of the most sought-after spirits under the hammer in the Lion City.

Stay tuned as further sales highlights and events will be announced shortly.

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The Hong Kong Sales

The Hong Kong Sales Achieves Two White Glove Single-Owner Auctions

The Hong Kong Sales

Arghavan Khorsravi Shatters Auction Record in Hong Kong

Online Sales

View 2 of Auction: Modern Discoveries

View 2 of Auction: Modern Discoveries

Upcoming Auction

Modern Discoveries

2–9 May 2024 | 11:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

View 2 of Auction: Inkspiration: Chinese Paintings Online

View 2 of Auction: Inkspiration: Chinese Paintings Online

Upcoming Auction

Inkspiration: Chinese Paintings Online

3–10 May 2024 | 11:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

View 2 of Auction: Finest and Rarest Wines

View 2 of Auction: Finest and Rarest Wines

Upcoming Auction

Finest and Rarest Wines

29 May–11 June 2024 | 11:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

Singapore Auctions

View 2 of Auction: Fine & Rare Whisky

View 2 of Auction: Fine & Rare Whisky

Upcoming Auction

Fine & Rare Whisky

9 June 2024 | Singapore

View 2 of Auction: Modern & Contemporary Art

View 2 of Auction: Modern & Contemporary Art

Upcoming Auction

Modern & Contemporary Art

9 June 2024 | 3:00 PM SGT | Singapore

Sotheby’s Fee Structure

Stories

Chinese Works of Art

Tracing the Origins of Chinese Archaic Jades

Chinese Works of Art

Ancient Chinese Bronzes in Ritual and Society: A Brief Introduction

Chinese Works of Art

Reverence for the Past: Five Treasures from The Leshantang Collection

From Van Cleef & Arpels to Buccellati and Bulgari: A Story of Family Jewels

Chinese Works of Art

Chinese Monochromes: An Ode to Colour

The Hong Kong Sales

An Insider’s Guide to Hong Kong Arts Month

5 Statement Watches You Should Add to Your Collection

Chinese Works of Art

Ancient Chinese Bronzes in Ritual and Society: A Brief Introduction

The Legend of J.B. Champion and Patek Philippe’s First Self-Winding Watch

Handbags and Accessories

4 Hermès Bag Designs That Exemplify its Craftmanship

Specialist Picks: 10 Notable Timepieces From The Hong Kong Sales

Modern Art | Asia

How Zao Wou-Ki’s Abstract Painting Made Olympic Games History

A Collector’s Guide to Burgundy and its Crus

Contemporary Art

Dash Snow’s Confrontational Collages Grace Celine

Whisky & Spirits

What Makes Moutai the Leading Baijiu of China?

Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds: The Gemstones That Made History

Contemporary Art

The Rebel Artist: Inside Yoshitomo Nara’s World of Rock

Gem set and diamond bracelet, monture Boucheron, circa 1950. Estimate CHF 15,000-20,000.

Gem set and diamond bracelet, monture Boucheron, circa 1950. Estimate CHF 15,000-20,000.

Icons of Design: Boucheron

Chinese Works of Art

Reverence for the Past: Five Treasures from The Leshantang Collection

Impressionist & Modern Art

Impressionism and the Inventions of Colour

The Hong Kong Sales

An Insider’s Guide to Hong Kong Arts Month

Contemporary Art

Zeng Fanzhi: The Artist Behind the Mask

Contemporary Art

Heartbreak Hotel: 7 Contemporary Artworks to Soothe the Woes of Love

Auctions and Exhibitions

Nine Buzz-Worthy Artworks to Put on Your Radar This Month

The Luxury Sales

Crafting Hermès: The Madison 706 Kelly 25 and the Birkin 20

The Luxury Sales

Mother Nature: Art And Jewellery’s Original Muse

Meet the Collector: Jenssen Yu on the Ethos of His Watch Collection

The Luxury Sales

A Collector’s Guide to the Science Behind Floral Aromas in Wine

The Luxury Sales

Nine Exceptional Watches Handpicked for Your Collection

The Luxury Sales

The Eternal Allure of Yellow Gold: A Short History

Contemporary Art

A Nara in Your Stocking: 12 Contemporary Discoveries Artworks for Your Christmas Wishlist

Chinese Paintings – Modern

Behind the Pinnacle Masterpiece of Chang Dai-chien’s California Decade

Whisky & Spirits

Pierre Chen’s Burgundy and Champagne Lead Record-Setting Week for Wine and Spirits

Chinese Works of Art

Jade Can Humanise: An Afternoon with Frank Chan

Sotheby’s Wine Retail Supercharges Into 2024

Chinese Paintings – Modern

The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien

Chinese Works of Art

Finding Harmony: Chinese Polychrome Porcelain and Feng Shui

Chinese Works of Art

The Rare and the Revered: Edward T. Chow’s Global Legacy of Chinese Ceramics

Chinese Works of Art

Sculpted Allegories: Jade Animals and Their Enduring Symbolism

Chinese Paintings – Modern

Of Color and Ink: An Intimate Look at Chang Dai-chien After 1949

The Epicurean's Atlas

Pierre Chen: An Epicurean Odyssey

Whisky & Spirits

How the Yamazaki 50 Year Old Offers a Rare Snapshot into Japanese Whisky History

The Encyclopaedic Cellar: Five Impeccable Wines To Collect

Chinese Works of Art

You Can Wear It Too: The Contemporary Relevance of Chinese Jade

Contemporary Art

Specialist’s Pick: Ten Contemporary Artists to Watch

Contemporary Art

In the Studio: Kour Pour on the Convergence of Multiple Histories and Identities

Contemporary Art

Tracing the Line: Banksy and Keith Haring

Modern Art | Asia

Liu Guofu on His Mission to Convey the Noble Soul Through Art

The Personal Effects of Hiroshi Fujiwara

Modern Art | Asia

Mộng: The Shared Dreams of a Remarkable Era

A Wine Treasure Trove – The Provenance Collection: Building A Legacy Through Sharing

The Luxury Sales

The Most Complicated Watches on the Market

The Luxury Sales

The Specialist Edit: From Bulgari's Ancient Roman Monete Jewels to Hiroshi Fujiwara's Levi's Jacket

How Cartier and Bulgari Transformed an Apex Predator and a Formidable Serpent into Timeless Icons

Whisky & Spirits

What Makes Karuizawa the Ultimate Trophy Japanese Whisky

Auction Results

Women Artists Lead Singapore Modern & Contemporary Art Auction

Modern Art | Asia

Head to Marina Bay Sands for Singapore's Most Remarkable Art and Cultural Experiences

Modern Art | Asia

The Lion Roars: Highlights from Singapore’s Modern and Contemporary Art Auction

Modern Art | Asia

Georgette Chen’s Still Lifes and the Poetry of Everyday Life

Chinese Works of Art

In the Hands of the Potter: Understanding Chinese Neolithic Pottery Today

Chinese Works of Art

Living with Chinese Works of Art: Lessons from Interior Design

Chinese Works of Art

Four Ways Chinese Jade Became the Quintessential Symbol of Social Values

Sotheby’s Magazine

How Baijiu Became the Toast of the Town

Highly Sought-After Whiskies from the Karuizawa Distillery

Contemporary Art

Anywhere and Nowhere: Je Yeoran’s Journey to Utopia

Contemporary Art

The Celine Art Project: At the Nexus of Art and Fashion

Status Symbol: The Importance of Social Media on Watch Market Trends

Contemporary Art

Long Ears and Longevity: Following the Rabbit

Modern Art | Asia

Specialists Picks: Modern Art Favourites to Discover

Whisky & Spirits

The Secondary Market for Asian Spirits Shows No Sign of Slowing Down

Chinese Works of Art

Gold Coins and Immortality: The Legend of Liu Hai and Toad

Handbags and Accessories

The Largest Single-Owner Handbag Sale in Asia Pays Homage to Fashion History

The Luxury Edit

“It’s Important to Have Fun”: A Next Generation Wine Connoisseur on the Thrill of Collecting

Chinese Works of Art

Carved in Jade: Eight Auspicious Animals in Chinese Art Deciphered

Bulgari Serpenti

Bulgari Serpenti

The History of Bulgari Serpenti Collection

Dazzled by Pattern: How Geometric Design Captured the Imaginations of Jewellery Designers

Handbags and Accessories

Accessorise for Chinese New Year with These Hot Picks

Contemporary Art

Singapore Art Week: Three Exhibitions to Pencil in Your Calendar

The Holiday Edit: Styling Jewels for the Festive Season

Contemporary Art

6 Remarkable Highlights of Hong Kong’s Modern and Contemporary Art Auction

Handbags and Accessories

Why We Love It: Your Ultimate Guide to the Collectible Handbag

Sotheby’s En Route Exhibition Celebrates Buy Now Expansion to Asia

Contemporary Art

A Deep Dive into the Soft Sculptures of Yayoi Kusama

Contemporary Art

Yayoi Kusama’s Self-Portraits: A Window Into The Artist

Modern Art | Asia

Beyond Canvas: The Mediums Every Collection Should Have

Chinese Works of Art

Sparking Joy: When Chinese Neolithic Pottery Meets the Modern Designer

Navigating Shanghai Art Week 2022

The Rise of Museums in Shanghai: A Look Back on a Decade of Transformation

Contemporary Art

Art Week Tokyo: Three Museum Exhibitions To Look Out For

Contemporary Art

A Matter of Style: Exploring the Diversity of Artist Techniques

Chinese Works of Art

A Charismatic Late Ming Dynasty Chair Sets New World Auction Record

Contemporary Art

When Sophia Hotung Meets Sophia the Robot: A New Artistic Collaboration

Contemporary Art

The Future of Digital Art Is Now: From NFTs by a Meta-Human to a Human and AI Collaboration

Chinese Works of Art

How the Four Seasons Shaped Japanese Aesthetics

Chinese Works of Art

Chadō: The Art of the Japanese Tea Ceremony Explained

Hong Kong Autumn Auctions

Colour Me Inspired: How Artists and Curators Are Moving Beyond the White Cube

Chinese Paintings – Classical

Seclusion in a Mountain Forest: Xiao Yuncong’s Refuge Among the Green Mountains

Chinese Paintings – Classical

The Passion of a Poet: Introducing the Yee-Ming Kuo Collection

Spotlight on the Contemporary Designers Taking the Jewellery World by Storm

Chinese Works of Art

How a Qing Dynasty Cabinet Captured the Marvel of an Emperor

Contemporary Art

Alex Branczik on Why It’s an Exciting Time for Modern & Contemporary Art in Asia

Timeless Trendsetters: Statement Jewellery Hand-Picked According To Pantone’s New York Spring/Summer 2023 Colours

Horological Vocab: Important Terms Every Collector Should Know

The Jewellery Watches That Are Quintessential to Your Collection

Contemporary Art

How Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Emblem is a Testament of His Artistic Ingenuity

From Practical to Prestigious: The Story of the Tourbillon

Contemporary Art

Abstract Art Since 1950: 7 Artworks You Should Know

Modern Art | Asia

Zao Wou-Ki: An Artist in Search of New Worlds

Contemporary Art

Looking Beyond the Surface of Peter Doig’s Painting of Toronto’s Rainbow Tunnel

Contemporary Art

Paint it Black: Calligraphy and Contemporary Art in China

Modern Art | Asia

Pioneering Modern Vietnamese Art: Le Pho’s Journey From the Early Years to 1937

Contemporary Art

From Shiraga to Superflat: Discover Japan’s Contemporary Masters

Jadeite: Carving the Shape of Water

Chinese Paintings – Modern

Zhang Daqian: 20 Facts About the Most Popular Chinese Painting Master

Contemporary Art

6 Figurative Artworks Defining Contemporary Culture

Life in Pink: History’s Famous Multimillion-Dollar Diamonds

Chinese Paintings – Modern

Making a Splash: Discover Zhang Daqian’s Ink Masterpieces

Contemporary Art

From Performance to Pop: Discover the Art that Defined Contemporary China

Chinese Paintings – Modern

Wu Guanzhong: 15 Facts About the Modern Painting Master

Chinese Paintings – Modern

Lin Fengmian: Original Chinese Modernist, Unconventional Master of Ink and Colour

Origin and History of Mining Precious Gemstones

Contemporary Art

The Korean Wave: Six Works to Discover at Sotheby’s This Autumn

Chinese Paintings – Modern

Xu Beihong: 15 Facts About the Chinese Painting Master

Contemporary Art

Big Eyes: The Visual Language of Manga in Contemporary Art

Chinese Works of Art

The Dance of Beauty and Divinity in Ancient Gold Jewellery

Modern Art | Asia

Success of Sotheby's First Singapore Auction in 15 Years Signals Strength

Chinese Works of Art

Sir Joseph Hotung: A Magnificent Legacy

Modern Art | Asia

The Global Emergence of Singapore’s Art Market

Modern Art | Asia

Hybrid Modern Styles of Chinese Artists in Singapore and Paris

Modern Art | Asia

Georgette Chen's Singapore: A True Paradise for the Artist

Contemporary Art

Symphony of the Future

Summer Escapes, Artist Dreams and Fantastic Jewels

Contemporary Art

From Runway to Gallery: Sotheby's Co-Curates an Edit of Contemporary Art with Net-A-Porter

The Timeless Elegance of Tiaras

Modern Art | Asia

Why Vietnamese Art Is Having a Moment: Sotheby's Experts Weigh In

Hong Kong Spring Auctions

At 3.9 Billion, Hong Kong Spring Auctions Close in Near Record High

Hong Kong Spring Auctions

Hong Kong Spring Auctions: A Recap of the Week's Biggest Moments

Chinese Paintings – Modern

Apophrades of Genius: The Ascent of Zhang Daqian’s Landscape after Wang Ximeng

Chinese Works of Art

Form Follows Function: The Story of Chinese Neolithic Pottery

Contemporary Art

The Art of the Wild: Fascinating Facts About the Tiger

Chinese Paintings – Modern

Zhang Daqian’s Reinvention of Wang Ximeng’s Singular Masterpiece

Chinese Paintings – Modern

The Return of Zhong Kui, Demon Slayer and Vanquisher of Evil

Modern Art | Asia

In the Wild: Voices on the WWF Tiger Trail

Chinese Works of Art

The Soul of Ink, Paper, and Stone

Modern Art | Asia

Connecting with Modern Art: Specialists' Highlights

Contemporary Art

Minimalism from East to West

Modern Art | Asia

In Memoriam: Srihadi Sudarsono, Epoch-Defining Modernist of Indonesian Art

Romancing the Stones: Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds

Chinese Works of Art

Listening to Snowfall, A View of a Lost Paradise

Chinese Works of Art

Gardens of Pleasure: Eroticism and Sexual Aesthetics in Ancient China

Chinese Works of Art

The Marchant Legacy: An Eye for Qing Imperial Refinement

Luxury Jewels: Where Should New Collectors Start?

Contemporary Art

Ed Ruscha: Moving Frames of a Cinematic Landscape

Contemporary Art

Arachnophilia: Spiders in Art and Folklore

Contemporary Art

Behind the Scenes at a Surreal NFT, Crypto Art Exhibition Deep into the North Sea

De Beers Expert Shares Insights on Collecting Coloured Diamonds

Contemporary Art

The Absurdity of War: Banksy’s 'Love is in the Air'

Twice as Nice: The History, Appeal, and Demand of Double-Signed Watches

The Nevadian Collector: Vintage Patek Philippe from the ‘Golden Years’ of Horology

Contemporary Art

Kusama’s Eternal Soul: A Push Toward the Unknown

Jewellery Box Essentials to Love Now and Keep Forever

Contemporary Art

Water-Worshipper: Basquiat's Masterpiece of Race and Spirituality

Chinese Paintings – Classical

Leng Mei: A Pioneer of Portraiture in Chinese Painting

Watch Specialists Select Their Favourites from Sotheby's Spring Auctions

Rhapsody in Blue

Contemporary Art

Zeng Fanzhi: The Artist Behind the Mask

Hermès Mini Kelly 20 II Palladium Hardware

Hermès Mini Kelly 20 II Palladium Hardware

Handbags & Accessories

Top 5 Things to Consider When Valuing an Birkin Bag or Hermès Kelly Bag

Modern Art | Asia

Modern Muses, Enduring Icons of Beauty

Contemporary Art

Whispers of Immortality in Damien Hirst’s Visions of Death

Chinese Paintings – Classical

1746: A Turning Point of the Qianlong Imperial Reign

Digital Watch: How Gérald Genta Lives On In The Metaverse

Contemporary Art

Emerging Artists Who Will Shape the Contemporary Art World

Contemporary Art

The World Is Made of Many Pleasures: Loie Hollowell’s Wisdom

Videos

Chinese Works of Art

The Leshantang Collection: Finest Treasures of Chinese Art

The Luxury Sales

Patek Philippe's first self-winding wristwatch

Chinese Works of Art

Legacy Unveiled: An Odyssey of Edward T. Chow's Timeless Treasures

The Luxury Sales

Wondrous Realm Of Coveted Gemstones

The Luxury Sales

Supreme Complications

The Luxury Sales

Timeless Legends

Chinese Works of Art

The Dragon Emperor

The Luxury Sales: Hong Kong | Sotheby's Presents

The Luxury Sales: Hong Kong | Sotheby's Presents

The Luxury Sales

The Luxury Sales: Hong Kong | Sotheby's Presents

The Epicurean's Atlas

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Modern Art | Asia

Liu Guofu: Requiem

Contemporary Art

Planting a Seed in the Heart: The Value of Art with Guest Curator Chen Bolin

The Luxury Sales

The Luxury Edit: Important Jewels in Hong Kong

Royal Jewels: Symbols of Power

Modern Art | Asia

Sotheby’s Spotlight: Rishika Assomull and Michelle Yaw on Female Artists

Sotheby’s Showcase: Important Jewels

The Luxury Sales

Sotheby’s Presents: The Luxury Edit Hong Kong

Sotheby’s Buy Now: We Connect People to Beautiful Objects

Hong Kong Autumn Auctions

Sotheby’s Hong Kong Autumn Sales: A Treasure Trove of Fine Art and Luxury

Chinese Works of Art

Qianlong Yangcai Reticulated Vase: The Story of an Emperor's Approval and Tang Ying's Redemption

Calculated Chaos: Gerhard Richter’s Abstraktes Bild

Yayoi Kusama: Archetypes from a Spectacular Career

Yayoi Kusama: Archetypes from a Spectacular Career

Contemporary Art

Yayoi Kusama: Archetypes from a Spectacular Career

Chinese Paintings – Modern

The Tales amidst Five Mountains: Mesmerizing Modern Landscape Paintings

Chromatic Sensation: Bridget Riley’s Magnificent Delos

Modern Art | Asia

Structured Abstraction: A 1950s Pierre Soulages Masterpiece

Reflections on Sir Joseph Hotung’s Chinese Masterworks

Reflections on Sir Joseph Hotung’s Chinese Masterworks

HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung

Reflections on Sir Joseph Hotung’s Chinese Masterworks

Explosion of Creative Powers | Zao Wou-Ki’s Large-Canvas “Hurricane” Work

Explosion of Creative Powers | Zao Wou-Ki’s Large-Canvas “Hurricane” Work

Modern Art | Asia

Explosion of Creative Powers | Zao Wou-Ki’s Large-Canvas “Hurricane” Work

The Luxury Sports Icon

A Blooming Spring in the Twilight of Life: Sanyu’s Autobiographical Masterpiece

A Blooming Spring in the Twilight of Life: Sanyu’s Autobiographical Masterpiece

Modern Art | Asia

A Blooming Spring in the Twilight of Life: Sanyu’s Autobiographical Masterpiece

The Independents

Coloured Legacy: Precious Jewels that Connect the Generations

Patek Philippe Grand Complications

Patek Philippe Grand Complications

Patek Philippe Grand Complications

The Personal Collection of Sir Joseph Hotung

Discover the ‘Williamson Pink Star’ – A Dazzling Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond

Meguru Yamaguchi in His Element

Meguru Yamaguchi in His Element

Contemporary Art

Meguru Yamaguchi in His Element

Anatomy of an Artwork

Anatomy of an Artwork: Walter Spies' Magical Fable in Bali

André Brasilier: Grande Fantasia

Modern Art | Asia

Sotheby’s to Stage its First Auction of Modern and Contemporary Art in Singapore

Contemporary Art

When Art Meets Fashion | Contemporary Curated: Hong Kong

Summer Escape | A Rare Selection of Important Jewels

Timeless Masterpieces by Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, F.P. Journe

Hong Kong Spring Auctions

Triumphant Hong Kong Spring Sales Reaffirm Sotheby’s Market Leadership in Asia

A Life Less Ordinary

A Life Less Ordinary: Tomokazu Matsuyama’s Harmless Charm

Chinese Works of Art

The Art of Simplicity: Chinese Neolithic Pottery

Rarely Seen: Zhang Daqian's Intoxicating Golden Blue-green Landscape

Igniting the World of Fine Art and Luxury | Sotheby's Spring Sales

Sculpted by Love and Trauma | Louise Bourgeois’ Iconic Spider IV

The Seal that Connects All of China's Masterpieces

Wu Guanzhong's Blossoming Fireworks of Life

Richter's "Highly Planned Kind of Spontaneity"

Richter's "Highly Planned Kind of Spontaneity"

Richter's "Highly Planned Kind of Spontaneity"

Chu Teh-Chun's Splendid Diptych: Facing the Wind

Rare Classical Chinese Paintings That Transcend a Thousand Years

Love in a Time of War: Picasso’s Masterpiece Dora Maar

Banksy's Powerful Call for Peace

Celebrating 20 Legendary Years | A Retrospective of Rare Nike SB Dunks

Celebrating 20 Legendary Years | A Retrospective of Rare Nike SB Dunks

Sneakers, Sports Memorabilia & Modern Collectibles

Celebrating 20 Legendary Years | A Retrospective of Rare Nike SB Dunks

Healing with Art: Yoshitomo Nara's Pivotal Shift into the Emotional Landscape

Brilliant Moonlight | Artistic Epitome of the Qianlong Emperor's Reign

Jean-Michel Basquiat's Water-Worshipper: Powerful Juxtaposition of Cultural Sampling

Music at the Banquet: A Chen Yifei Masterwork from the Shaw Collection

Gems of Imperial Porcelain | Private Collection of Joseph Lau

Auctions and Exhibitions

One of the Most Valuable Blue Diamonds Ever to be Offered at Auction

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