Stories & Videos

Chinese Works of Art

This Porcelain Shouldn’t Exist - the Carnegie Falangcai Bowl

7 May 2025 | Hong Kong

Vision: The Extraordinary Collection of Theodore and Ruth Baum

From Rothko to Andy Warhol & Joan Mitchell: Inside Ted and Ruth Baum's Collection
Books & Manuscripts

One of the Last Practitioners of Ancient Hebrew Manuscript Illumination Reviews Medieval Masterpieces
Lenore and Bernard Greenberg: A Gathering of Works

What Happens When You Look Closer at Agnes Martin? Inside the Greenberg Collection

Deep purple and ruby red never appeared on Chinese porcelain until a alchemy breakthrough changed its course in Chinese history. Explore Kangxi Emperor’s obsession — this falangcai bowl crafted with gold nanoparticles and fired to perfection under his watch. Join Sotheby’s Hong Kong at Chater House to unlock the glittering secret behind a 300-year-old masterpiece.

View 2 of Auction: Chinese Art

View 2 of Auction: Chinese Art

7 May 2025 | 10:45 AM HKT | Hong Kong

Playlist

Related
Most Recent

On Now

This Porcelain Shouldn’t Exist - the Carnegie Falangcai Bowl
On Now

Why Tara Is One of Buddhism's Most Powerful Figures
On Now

The Extraordinary Treasures of a Singular Parisian Residence
On Now

Not a Human. Not a Horse. What is This 1,000-Year-Old Figure?
On Now

Unfold the World’s Rarest Chair: Ming Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Jiaoyi

On Now

From Rothko to Andy Warhol & Joan Mitchell: Inside Ted and Ruth Baum's Collection
On Now

One of the Last Practitioners of Ancient Hebrew Manuscript Illumination Reviews Medieval Masterpieces
On Now

What Happens When You Look Closer at Agnes Martin? Inside the Greenberg Collection
On Now

Hospices de Beaune 2026: Tasting the Vintage Ahead of the 166th Wine Auction
On Now

What Makes Impressionist Paintings the Ultimate Art Investment?
On Now

How to Look at Ed Ruscha's Dimple
On Now

Step Into the World of the Lion Collection
On Now

Nikola Jokić Was BALLING vs Kings | December 11, 2025
On Now

KD's Best Rockets Game Yet vs Twolves - 39 PTS & 7 AST | January 16, 2026
On Now

A Hidden Museum that Reveals the Birth of Modernity: The Blaquier-Arrieta Collection

More from Sotheby's

Asian Art | London

Why This Ancient Chinese Bronze Ding from the Shang Dynasty Is Truly Priceless

Chinese Works of Art

A Magnificent & Extremely Rare Yongzheng Vase | Sotheby's

Chinese Works of Art

Unboxing 7,000 Years of Chinese Ceramics History

Chinese Works of Art

Blue Goats vs. White Lotus: Hidden Symbolism in the Emperor's Favorite Painting

Asian Art | March 2025 New York

How Ming Dynasty Huanghuali Shaped Midcentury Modern Design

Chinese Works of Art

The Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha

Chinese Works of Art

Wrathful Deities: Masterworks from the Bodhimanda Foundation

A Meeting of Worlds Pressed in Ink: The Historic Encounter of Mao Zedong and Lady Cripps

Stillness in Clouds: Exceptionally Rare Meditation Chair

Stillness in Clouds: a Manifestation of Chan Aesthetics and Daoist Philosophy

Chinese Works of Art

A First Look at an Exceptionally Rare and Magnificent Pair of Wucai 'Fish' Jars and Covers

Chinese Works of Art

Of Reverence and Excellence: The Story of the Poon Family Collection

Stay informed with Sotheby’s top stories, videos, events & news.

Receive the best from Sotheby’s delivered to your inbox.

Email Address

Title

First Name

Last Name

By subscribing you are agreeing to Sotheby’s Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe from Sotheby’s emails at any time by clicking the “Manage your Subscriptions” link in any of your emails.