https://www.sothebys.com/en/artists/arturo-pani 2023-03-07T15:28:57-05:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/sothebys-talks-tracey-emin-cbe-ra-and-simon-shaw-on-edvard-munchs-women 2024-04-15T11:03:08-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/c5/a8/c779c5b445a8870236b15ca01434/tracey-emin.jpg Sotheby's Talks: Tracey Emin CBE RA and Simon Shaw on Edvard Munch's Women This spring, Sotheby’s (Women) Artists will feature a dynamic program of free exhibitions and events celebrating long undervalued female creativity. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1MqFXvdYrJw?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/maqbool-fida-husains-bulls 2024-04-15T11:02:49-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/f1/f6/3b1cc02c4c25a74cb0d05b8ff095/husainbulls-thumbnail.png Maqbool Fida Husain’s Bulls Sixty years after its creation, Bulls’ return to auction this season represents another landmark moment for the market. Synonymous with Harry N. Abrams' eminent monograph, the painting and its historic importance form a story of the great genius and success of Husain, the modernizing mythology of Bulls, the pioneering publishing work of Abrams, the esteemed commentary of Bartholomew and Kapur, and the continued legacy of both painter and painting. https://www.youtube.com/embed/KDCxxmHK2M4?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-a-legacy-of-five-decades-and-a-vision-for-the-future 2024-04-15T10:55:07-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/7e/c2/aa3e0b2640f9a14db22ad51d81ac/50y-corporatemessage-thumbnail-website-01.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: A Legacy of Five Decades and a Vision for the Future For nearly three centuries, Sotheby’s has been uniting collectors with world-class works of art and luxury. In Asia, this began with great sales of Chinese art throughout the 1970s and 1980s which formed the bedrock of Sotheby’s reputation as the market leader in the region. As we celebrate 50 years of Sotheby’s in Asia, we celebrate that the Sotheby’s of today is much more than an auction house. Sotheby’s is a destination for cultural expertise and appreciation. It is a hub for the most discerning collectors and lovers of fine arts and luxury in Asia as well as a gateway for the rest of the world to discover the cultural heritage and creativity of Asia. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JAs0v4Fzqoc?start=73&feature=oembed&autoplay=1 50 Years New in Asia Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-in-conversation-with-cindy-chao 2024-04-15T10:54:47-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/5d/41/cbfaeecc4a6fa7ef62afedea4366/thumbnail2.png 50 Years New in Asia: In Conversation with Cindy Chao With the mind of an architect, and hands of a sculptor, the magic of Cindy Chao’s contemporary high jewellery creations often find inspiration in the butterfly, a beautiful and fragile creature of nature symbolising femininity and metamorphosis, echoing Chao’s own journey to becoming one of the world’s most iconic jewellery designers. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9PWZxMLMRcA?start=157&feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-from-inside-the-forbidden-city-an-imperial-dragon-vase 2024-04-15T10:42:14-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/f6/5c/ce37502d426b858f3aff6ec97565/puce-dragon-thumbnail-01.png 50 Years New in Asia: From Inside the Forbidden City, an Imperial ‘Dragon’ Vase A special commission by the Yongzheng Emperor, this exceedingly rare puce enamel ‘dragon’ vase is a masterpiece ranking among the most scarce and sought-after category of Qing imperial porcelain. Identified as falangcai by its square blue-enamelled reign mark, the vase was painted in the imperial enamelling workshops inside Beijing’s Forbidden City, while its shape, size and design evokes porcelains produced in the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen, in Jiangxi. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hwiEigcPsLo?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/sothebys-talks-the-art-market-beyond-1-million 2024-04-15T10:52:40-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/d1/01/97b88575481cbda03cc172463163/art-market-report.jpg Sothebys Talks: The Art Market Beyond $1 Million Sotheby’s is pleased to present ‘Sothebys Talks: The Art Market Beyond $1 Million’. Explore more award-winning features including videos, articles and slideshows about upcoming auctions, art and events. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hHEg27Y6N8E?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Sotheby's Talks Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-epic-racers 2024-04-15T10:54:24-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/35/62/0bf964fe4df19eecf3aa431fa5b7/bff5cd5b-9703-4ca9-9801-560b47c830b0.png 50 Years New in Asia: Epic Racers Among the echelons of vintage Rolex-collecting, the Paul Newman Daytona often ranks as one of the rarest and most sought-after – a holy grail for many collectors. After Hollywood actor Paul Newman – already a devotee of Rolex pieces – received a new Cosmograph Daytona, ref. 6239 from his wife to mark the beginning of his motor racing career in 1972, popularity of the model subsequently skyrocketed. Variations of the “Paul Newman” have become extremely prized as well, such as the ref. 6241, produced in only a very limited quantity of approximately less than 1000 pieces in yellow gold between 1966 and 1969, or the ref. 6238, known affectionately as the Pre-Daytona and was the last Rolex chronograph to feature a smooth bezel and graduated tachymeter scale printed directly on the dial. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TvsEK8oPEWE?start=1&feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-when-the-yellow-hits-my-eye-with-je-yeoran 2024-04-15T10:53:44-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/d5/68/3702d5314ab0922620275740fb68/sothebys-jeyeoran-thumbnail-1-without-button.png 50 Years New in Asia: When the Yellow Hits My Eye with Je Yeoran Sotheby’s Hong Kong is pleased to present Korean artist, Je Yeoran’s first exhibition in Hong Kong. Curated by Jang-Uk Lee, Chief Curator at Space K, Seoul, the solo exhibition titled When the yellow hits my eye will showcase over 20 abstract paintings produced between 1997 to 2023, ranging from Je’s signature Usquam Nusquam series, to rare examples of her earlier Becoming and Becoming series. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NPefdONR9_8?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Selling Exhibitions 50 Years New in Asia Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-the-pinnacle-of-imperial-patronage-a-yongle-five-clawed-dragon-ewer 2024-04-15T10:53:24-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/8b/af/b31c4b1d4afdad1c3daed7b18d6c/yongle-dragon-ewer-thumbnail01.png 50 Years New in Asia: The Pinnacle of Imperial Patronage, a Yongle Five-Clawed Dragon Ewer One of the most important pieces of Yongle blue-and-white porcelain in existence, this superb ewer decorated with a five-clawed dragon was produced for the personal use of the Yongle Emperor during the very pinnacle of the Ming dynasty. Although the five-clawed dragon motif became one of the key designs on Xuande imperial blue-and-white porcelain, it is extremely rare on Yongle porcelain. This ewer graced the cover of the T.Y. Chao auction in 1987, itself one of the most celebrated collections of Chinese art ever to have been presented at Sotheby’s, and has not been seen on the market for almost 40 years. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eyup-ypSgQ4?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-revolutionary-visions 2024-04-15T10:50:28-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/3d/1b/0340cc6a4701a3484495cc7df309/revolutionary-visions-thumbnail-01.png 50 Years New in Asia: Revolutionary Visions This season for the Hong Kong Spring Sales 2023, Important Watches I offers an array of noteworthy timepieces with charming and distinctive complications to love. Whether its the playful and candy-inspired design of Richard Mille’s Bonbon collection, or the “Black Cobra” Reference UR-CC1 from Urwerk, avant-garde and fashion-forward is the name of the game. Also equally collectible is the Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Incliné and Double Tourbillon Asymétrique, No. 1, the latter of which is an exquisitely rare number 1 of a 11-piece limited edition. https://www.youtube.com/embed/N4G8pa0-dhE?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/a-life-less-ordinary-guest-curator-lous-the-yakuza 2024-04-15T10:49:44-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/4b/09/9333852b48f7b0b3565111a8697e/lous.jpg A Life Less Ordinary: Guest Curator Lous and the Yakuza Captions available in English and French. https://www.youtube.com/embed/OFIIq91brjo?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 A Life Less Ordinary Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/tim-marlows-must-see-museum-shows-march-2023 2024-04-15T10:50:46-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/6b/eb/a210b691425da708b4530ba9ff18/screen-shot-2023-03-16-at-5.49.03%20PM.png Tim Marlow's Must-See Museum Shows: March 2023 Tim Marlow is back, and this month he’s taking us from London to Tokyo on a tour of some of the most exciting exhibitions to appear this decade. It’s the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death and The Musée National in Paris along with The Albertina Museum in Vienna are commemorating the occasion with two outstanding shows centered around the legendary artist’s work. The new landmark Vermeer exhibition in Amsterdam showcases 28 known works by the artist, providing a rare opportunity to see a significant collection of his masterpieces in one place. Learn about these thrilling shows and more in this video. https://www.youtube.com/embed/L7fWqEa-xpQ?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Tim Marlow's Must-See Museum Shows Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-the-making-of-a-joan-miro 2024-04-15T10:44:17-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/9c/35/098dfc6947bd92310d79b10f9425/hk1315-miro-thumbnail.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: The Making of a Joan Miró As evidenced by the signature and dedication on the back of the untitled canvas, this footage was filmed by Thomas Bouchard in New York on 12 October 1947 for the 1955 film About Joan Miró and gives contemporary viewers a rare, intimate look at the artist’s process, one that brings the painter to life as he in turn gives life to a work of art. Sans titre was hidden from the public for 50 years before it was offered at Sotheby’s in New York in 2014. Now the painting proudly makes its second auction appearance, offered in Sotheby’s Hong Kong 50th Anniversary Modern Evening Auction on 5 April 2023. https://www.youtube.com/embed/aLwBS4kDT-4?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 50 Years New in Asia Hong Kong Spring Auctions Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-yayoi-kusama 2024-04-15T10:44:58-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/23/aa/b85ccb5b4a83bd056f026bf21477/yayoi-kusama-pumpkin-thumbnail.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: Yayoi Kusama The pumpkin is perhaps the most enduring and recognised of legendary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s famed repertoire of motifs, first appearing in paintings created in her teens. Enchanted by its squat, reassuring form, Kusama repeatedly revisited the pumpkin over the decades, in paintings, sculpture and poetry – where she describes how the spirituality of the pumpkin brings about poetic peace and captures the hearts of people. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0q1xEB8qn7w?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 50 Years New in Asia Hong Kong Spring Auctions Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-the-endless-universe-of-yayoi-kusama 2024-04-15T10:45:24-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/57/15/08a08a9d44b881d5000efcc72d2d/yayoi-kusama-mirrorroom-thumbnail.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: The Endless Universe of Yayoi Kusama My Heart is Flying to the Universe is a magnificent extension of Yayoi Kusama’s Mirror Room (Pumpkin) (1991) and is just the second large-scale mirror room to appear at auction, making it particularly rare. The neon lights inside this two-metre-high installation blink and change colour at specific intervals, presenting Kusama’s unique hallucinatory perspective to collectors and immersing them in her endlessly repeating world. Since 2014, Kusama’s mirror rooms have been collected by numerous international institutions, including the Broad in Los Angeles, the Tate Modern in London, the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, DC, and the Rubell Museum in Miami. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bsNQ81A7Ng0?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 50 Years New in Asia Hong Kong Spring Auctions Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/sothebys-talks-women-in-art-from-image-to-image-maker 2024-04-15T10:49:22-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1Sja_fT2ENY/hqdefault.jpg Sotheby's Talks: Women in Art: From Image to Image-Maker The idea of the artist’s muse conjures up a glamorous but passive woman portrayed by a male artist. Yet many of these women have been talents in their own right, creatively inspired as well as sources of inspiration in others. In this panel chaired by Serpentine Galleries CEO Bettina Korek, photographer Mary McCartney, artist Sonia Boyce and Daily Telegraph fashion director Lisa Armstrong will examine how through art, fashion and photography women have succeeded in breaking the boundaries set by men, reframing the role of women in art as both image and image-maker. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1Sja_fT2ENY?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Sotheby's Talks Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-when-complications-meet-rare-handcrafts 2024-04-15T10:48:49-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/5f/ad/42bb7f2f4c30a2d6a53b7204bfc4/wtc-film01-patek-01.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: When Complications meet Rare Handcrafts In the realm of haute horlogerie, very few complications are as closely associated with a particular brand as the minute repeater is to Patek Philippe. While the minute repeater has garnered global renown as one of the most technically elaborate complications in mechanical watchmaking, table clocks are also experiencing a growing interest worldwide, with the semi-static chronometers embodying the convergence of timekeeping and sculptural art. This spring, Sotheby’s Hong Kong is delighted to present an extraordinary selection of Patek Philippe creations spanning nearly four decades of craftsmanship in Important Watches I. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wFigj4udPf0?start=20&feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/a-life-less-ordinary-the-nike-dunk-low-virgil-abloh-x-futura-laboratories 2024-04-15T10:48:24-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/fd/97/ab91ee7f49bfabc95e65490abc0a/microsoftteams-image-3.png A Life Less Ordinary: The Nike Dunk Low ‘Virgil Abloh™ x Futura Laboratories’ From the moment The Nike Dunk Low ‘Virgil Abloh™ x Futura Laboratories’ made their grand debut on the runway at Off-White™ c/o Virgil Abloh’s Spring/Summer 2020 show in Paris, they immediately caught the world by storm and started a viral sensation. The sneakers were an anchor piece of the season’s memorable collection which saw the late founder of Off-White™ and visionary of the fashion industry, Virgil Abloh, collaborate with artist, Leonard ‘Futura’ McGurr. The shoes combine stylistic cues from both creative minds — from Futura’s signature abstract hand to Virgil’s now iconic double-laced take on the classic Nike Dunk silhouette. Virgil conceived of the collaboration as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate Futura not only as a fellow Nike collaborator and designer of some of the most coveted sneakers in Nike’s history, but as a pioneer in the space of art, culture, and commerce that Virgil had inherited and expanded. https://www.youtube.com/embed/M9QiZow4EUY?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 A Life Less Ordinary Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-patek-philippe-tiffany-blue-nautilus 2024-04-15T10:48:02-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/fe/50/ccbf6670431995298b82b89f6f03/wtc-film05-tiffany-03.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue® Nautilus Limited to 170 pieces only, the Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue® Nautilus reference 5711 was created to commemorate the 170th anniversary of the partnership between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. with its case back written “170th Anniversary - 1851-2021 - Tiffany & Co. - Patek Philippe”. A true icon in the world of luxury watches, this reference 5711 combines distinctive design, unparalleled collectability, and rich history, making it one of the most coveted timepieces in the world. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xFtfbVevpi8?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-philippe-dufour-eternal-legacy 2024-04-15T10:47:21-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/9c/67/922904e84f169426e7d5278fece6/wtc-film04-dufour-01.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: Philippe Dufour Eternal Legacy The Simplicity was created in response to demand from legendary watchmaker Philippe Dufour's devoted Japanese following. While it may appear minimalistic, this timepiece is renowned for its exceptional quality with each component hand-finished to perfection. Produced from 2000 onwards, only a few examples of the Simplicity were manufactured each year. A very rare opportunity to be offered to the public market, this watch numbered 14 is one of Philippe Dufour’s earliest creation, exemplifying his attention to detail and dedication to traditional watchmaking. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BwFy4C4d4os?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-the-algeiba-star 2024-04-15T10:46:32-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RcaED-FQA4U/hqdefault.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: The Algeiba Star The Algeiba Star is named after one of the brightest stars in the sky from the constellation of Leo, which is also known as the Gamma Leonis. The star is said to have been named from Al-Jabbah, meaning “the forehead”, which marks the position of the star in the formation of the lion’s mane. The Algeiba Star is rich with a captivating yellow hue, graded at the highest levels of Fancy grading for yellow diamonds. For a diamond that weighs over 130 carats to be graded Fancy Vivid, is astonishing. Throughout history, there have only been a handful of yellow diamonds over one hundred carats, placing The Algeiba Star among the rarest of gems. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RcaED-FQA4U?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-cartiers-tutti-frutti-a-vibrant-tale-of-east-meets-west 2024-04-15T10:46:11-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/c3/c4/a6aa87d5446ca0ec172575634465/cartier-showcase-version-2-tutti-frutti-without-play-button.png 50 Years New in Asia: Cartier’s Tutti Frutti, A Vibrant Tale of East Meets West Cartier’s “Tutti Frutti” creations are masterpieces of East meets West introduced in the 1920s, at the height of the Art Deco period. Rubies, emeralds and sapphires carved in the Mughal-style are captured within expertly-wrought platinum, highlighted by diamonds, onyx and enamel. In 2016, Cartier revived the Tutti Frutti collection by diving deep into their heritage jewels. Created after a hundred years from some of the very first Tutti Frutti jewels, the present lots offered in 50th Anniversary Luxury Evening Sale: The Exceptionals are an homage to one of the most iconic collections from Cartier’s history. Quintessentially a Cartier creation, the bold hues and textures of the gemstones are enhanced by the innovative craftsmanship and extraordinary 21st century design. As a timeless symbol of elegance, these jewels will carry on the legacy of Cartier’s rich heritage for decades to come. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Kmys6-dEAA?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-enlightenment-in-the-pink-lotuses-of-zhang-daqian 2024-04-15T10:47:41-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BwgxRKlbnJk/hqdefault.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: Enlightenment in the Pink Lotuses of Zhang Daqian Created in 1973 when Zhang was already an established painter, Pink Lotuses on Gold Screen embodies a lifetime of artistic practice with its seamless amalgamation of styles and approaches. With its alluring luster and its recreation of a scene of blooming lotus flowers, this painting – running across panels – is one of the great works of modern Chinese art from a creator who had reached a pinnacle of creativity and productivity. A masterpiece that encapsulates Zhang’s significant contributions to modern art, Pink Lotuses on Gold Screen makes its auction debut this spring on the occasion of Sotheby’s 50th anniversary in Asia. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BwgxRKlbnJk?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Hong Kong Spring Auctions 50 Years New in Asia Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-dr-alice-chengs-falangcai-bowl-imperial-porcelain-of-illustrious-provenance 2024-04-15T10:45:44-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/05/f4/9c5f34504e11b8294826134bace2/3319-branding-a-copy-1080p.00_06_26_07.Still011.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: Dr Alice Cheng’s Falangcai Bowl, Imperial Porcelain of Illustrious Provenance Dr Alice Cheng’s Falangcai bowl ranks among the most legendary pieces ever to have been offered at auction and broke a world record for Chinese art when it was sold in 2006 for over HK$151 million. A gem of Imperial porcelain, the delicate, creamy white body was painted by master court enamellers in Beijing in close proximity of the Qianlong Emperor and portrays two loving swallows beside a flowering apricot tree intertwined with a willow tree, complemented by a short poem evocative of the spring. During the latter years of the Qing dynasty, the bowl and its pair entered the collection of Captain Charles Oswald Liddell, whose collection was sold in 1929. One bowl entered the collection of Sir Percival David and is today the pride of the British Museum. The present bowl then entered the collections of Charles Ernest Russell, Barbara Hutton, J.T. Tai, Tianminlou, Robert Chang and since 2006 has been the crown jewel of the celebrated collection of Dr Alice Cheng. https://www.youtube.com/embed/uDrP3c3LH6Y?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-the-emperors-treasure 2024-04-15T10:42:37-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/okk_8givVbQ/hqdefault.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: The Emperor's Treasure The Imperial Green jadeite bead necklace is named the Emperor’s Treasure (天祿琳瑯), based on the Tianlu Linlang Collection. Comprising an assortment of rare antique manuscripts, including Song and Liao period scripts, the collection was stored in the Qianqing Hall (乾清宮) of the Imperial Palace. This was officially named by Emperor Qianlong as “Gems of Heavenly Favour” in 1744, which is the year that Sotheby’s was founded. The beads on this exceptional necklace are well matched, with fine Imperial Green colour and superb texture. With 43 beads ranging from 11 – 13mm in size, the necklace is perfect in its roundness. Jadeite bead necklaces are treasured collectors’ pieces, as works of the highest qualities are exceedingly rare. https://www.youtube.com/embed/okk_8givVbQ?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-the-boundless-horizon-of-zao-wou-ki 2024-04-15T10:46:59-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/7e/73/fb15ed39408fb9e136b54bd6ab54/zwk-expertvoices-thumbnail.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: The Boundless Horizon of Zao Wou-Ki In this Expert Voices, Felix Kwok, Head of Modern Art, Asia, takes us through two spectacular paintings by Zao Wou-Ki – 25.03.85 and 11.08.99 - Après l'éclipse – both from the artist’s Infinity Period. In the 1980s, Zao Wou-Ki’s career entered into a new stage known as the Infinity Period. Having the benefit of life experience and richer insight, his creative spirit settled into a serene space, and the artist would draw upon new sources for creative inspiration and missions. He sought to confront the artistic language of earlier masters, paying tribute to art history, and these became the challenges and sources of encouragement shaping the bright, luminous style of his works such as 25.03.85. At the peak of his creative powers in 1999, Zao was again inspired by celestial phenomena to create 11.08.99 - Après l'éclipse. Measuring 2.5 metres in height, this monumental Infinity Period masterpiece was a summation of a passion that motivated Zao for half a century. https://www.youtube.com/embed/a0SScY5Xbcw?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 50 Years New in Asia Hong Kong Spring Auctions Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-yoshitomo-naras-message-of-peace-and-compassion 2024-04-15T10:44:37-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/44/08/8fdacb1348e1a785e20be1920e02/thumbnails-no-play-button.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: Yoshitomo Nara's Message of Peace and Compassion In the Milky Lake by Yoshitomo Nara is a monumental example of the artist's mature output in which his portraiture achieved new depths of emotional sensitivity. In this Expert Voices, Shea Lam, Head of Evening Sale, Contemporary Art, walks us through the painting where Nara’s iconic heroine, with eyes open and beckoning is rendered with meticulous detail, promising a tranquil acceptance within the soothing water. https://www.youtube.com/embed/5JGNaSfrpic?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Hong Kong Spring Auctions 50 Years New in Asia Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-the-legacy-of-hirano-kotoken 2024-04-15T10:43:17-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YCMjUJCse6A/hqdefault.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: The Legacy of HIRANO KOTOKEN The Hirano family name has stood for high aesthetics in Chinese art and it is indelibly associated with some of the world’s greatest collections and masterpieces in the field for the better of the 20th century, spanning over three generations. Assembled in the last 20 years by Ryoichi Hirano, the beautiful collection of Song dynasty ceramics presented in the sale The Legacy of HIRANO KOTOKEN pays homage to the late Tatsuo Hirano and the illustrious Hirano Kotoken dealership. https://www.youtube.com/embed/YCMjUJCse6A?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/sothebys-presents-the-hong-kong-spring-sales 2024-04-15T10:43:37-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/da/ad/84e5cb14496db49179b8d825c101/spring-teaser-thumbnail.jpg Sotheby's Presents: The Hong Kong Spring Sales Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sotheby’s in Asia, this spring season Sotheby’s Hong Kong will bring an extraordinary series of sales from 1 through 8 April, including an exciting evening of auctions on 5 April featuring modern and contemporary art, and a special cross-category luxury sale. Headlining the evening will be the auction debut of a spectacular masterpiece by Zhang Daqian, painted in 1973, the very same year Sotheby’s Hong Kong established its permanent presence in the region. Chinese Works of Art this season brings an incredible line-up of five single-owner sales – the most ever seen in a single sale series – exemplifying the incredible role Sotheby’s has taken in the collection journeys of many discerning collectors building great legacies. While from our luxury departments, the single-owner sale The Ethereal Cellar | Pinnacle of Provenance And Connoisseurship presents an exquisite collection of impeccable provenance – a chance not to be missed for the wine aficionado. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZZh5Uj8CPAw?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/sothebys-presents-the-ethereal-cellar-pinnacle-of-provenance-and-connoisseurship 2024-04-15T10:42:57-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/be/1d/6329ff374b01ba5f2e27b6b2e884/hk1310-the-ethereal-cellar-thumbnail-1.jpg Sotheby’s Presents: The Ethereal Cellar | Pinnacle of Provenance and Connoisseurship Sotheby’s Wine is delighted to present this extraordinary Single Owner auction: The Ethereal Cellar | Pinnacle of Provenance and Connoisseurship. Join Sotheby’s Head of Wine for Asia, George Lacey, as he samples some of these exquisite vintages. https://www.youtube.com/embed/7_uJLUzqXkc?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/tim-marlows-must-see-museum-shows-april-2023 2023-03-31T04:41:16-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/88/d8/a6dfd36f42e380c89242d6388e32/timmarlowapril-thumbnail.png Tim Marlow's Must-See Museum Shows: April 2023 Looking for some inspiration for your next museum visit? This month, we're taking a tour of four of the world's most exciting and innovative museum exhibitions with Tim Marlow, Director of the Design Museum, London. https://www.youtube.com/embed/B3Esda_-Gpc?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Tim Marlow's Must-See Museum Shows Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-the-magic-behind-the-rostrum 2024-04-15T10:41:07-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tjfy8_yH0bo/hqdefault.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: The Magic Behind the Rostrum From the magic of holding a glorious object of history and beauty in your fingertips to the moment the hammer comes down on the rostrum, join us on a journey through the world of the auction house. Launched on the occasion of celebrating 50 years of Sotheby’s in Asia, this video honours the people behind the many important achievements and milestones of the past and visions of the future. https://www.youtube.com/embed/tjfy8_yH0bo?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 50 Years New in Asia Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-worthy-of-an-emperors-poetry-qianlongs-imperial-jade-archers-rings 2024-04-15T10:40:45-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CWlGEtojirA/hqdefault.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: Worthy of an Emperor's Poetry, Qianlong’s Imperial Jade Archer’s Rings In ancient times rings of this type were called she. They were worn on the right thumb to protect it from the bow string when the archer discharged the arrow. For laymen, archer’s rings were made of hide although very few examples have survived to the present day. Archer’s rings made of jade, worn by military commanders, are extremely rare. The present set of imperial archer’s rings comprises of seven exquisitely crafted rings. The set is a typical example of an imperial article used in the palace during the Qianlong period. The round lacquer box that holds the rings is made of two parts comrpises a lid and a container, carved with the design of three fish amongst flower scroll. The carving is deep and natural. The inside of the box is incised with Qianlong’s poem titled 'Song of the Jade Archer’s Rings’. https://www.youtube.com/embed/CWlGEtojirA?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/50-years-new-in-asia-picassos-femme-dans-un-fauteuil 2024-04-15T10:40:22-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/a9/64/d4c9429e475a8290a3e52503832b/picasso-thumbnail.jpg 50 Years New in Asia: Picasso's Femme dans un fauteuil Completed on Christmas Day of 1948, Femme dans un fauteuil is a richly coloured and joyful portrait of one of the most significant figures in Pablo Picasso’s life, his lover and muse Françoise Gilot. Seated in an armchair that bears a resemblance to a throne, Picasso attributes Gilot with a regal quality that is heightened by the extravagance of her outfit, the full frontal way that the sitter looks out at the viewer and the strength of line with which Picasso delineates her. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1DbsGTjXMV4?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 50 Years New in Asia Hong Kong Spring Auctions Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/anatomy-of-an-artwork-masters-of-vietnamese-modernism 2024-04-15T10:39:50-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/48/31/7190c6c04095880afb8a476d7421/vietnameseartists.png Anatomy of An Artwork: Masters of Vietnamese Modernism In this episode of Anatomy of An Artwork, Rishika Assomull, Specialist, Modern Art, Asia, introduces us to three spectacular silk paintings created at the height of the modernist zeitgeist by Le Pho, Mai Trung Thu, and Vu Cao Dam, who each came to exemplify in their own ways the artistic vernacular of the Vietnamese diaspora in France. Offered in Sotheby’s Hong Kong 50th Anniversary Modern Evening Auction, Le Pho’s La famille dans le Jardin, Mai Trung Thu’s Femmes et enfants au bord de la rivière, and Jeune femme en bleu dans un paysage by Vu Cao Dam each epitomise the masterful synthesis of Western techniques with Vietnamese traditions. https://www.youtube.com/embed/fXxSUJpFzC8?start=35&feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Hong Kong Spring Auctions 50 Years New in Asia Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/chanel-jewelry-considered-radical-in-the-1920s-modern-collectible-today 2023-04-17T11:53:09-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-chanel-necklace-cascades-of-pearls-and-beyond 2024-07-24T11:54:49-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/off-white-x-nike-the-history-behind-virgil-ablohs-sneaker-collaborations 2023-03-21T15:00:44-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-5-best-air-maxes-to-buy-now 2023-03-28T12:13:48-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/your-guide-to-the-top-10-hermes-purses 2023-03-15T16:05:31-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/discover-a-chanel-bracelet-in-iconic-brand-motifs 2023-04-17T15:28:19-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/zh-hant/%E6%96%87%E7%AB%A0/%E6%94%B6%E8%97%8F%E7%95%8C%E5%A4%A9%E8%8A%B1%E6%9D%BF-%E6%84%9B%E9%A6%AC%E4%BB%95%E5%96%9C%E9%A6%AC%E6%8B%89%E9%9B%85%E6%89%8B%E8%A2%8B 2024-12-03T11:19:30-05:00 https://www.sothebys.com/zh-hant/%E6%96%87%E7%AB%A0/%E5%85%B7%E5%8D%87%E5%80%BC%E6%BD%9B%E5%8A%9B%E7%9A%84%E6%84%9B%E9%A6%AC%E4%BB%95%E5%A4%A7%E6%9F%8F%E9%87%91%E5%8C%85 2024-12-03T11:56:30-05:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/off-white-x-nike-the-sneaker-collab-of-the-century 2023-03-07T12:44:04-05:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-best-off-white-x-nike-sneakers-to-add-to-your-rotation 2023-03-07T13:20:07-05:00 https://www.sothebys.com/zh-hans/%E6%96%87%E7%AB%A0/%E6%94%B6%E8%97%8F%E7%95%8C%E5%A4%A9%E8%8A%B1%E6%9D%BF-%E7%88%B1%E9%A9%AC%E4%BB%95%E5%96%9C%E9%A9%AC%E6%8B%89%E9%9B%85%E5%8C%85%E5%8C%85 2024-12-03T11:07:04-05:00 https://www.sothebys.com/zh-hans/%E6%96%87%E7%AB%A0/%E5%85%B7%E5%8D%87%E5%80%BC%E6%BD%9C%E5%8A%9B%E7%9A%84%E7%88%B1%E9%A9%AC%E4%BB%95%E5%A4%A7%E6%9F%8F%E9%87%91%E5%8C%85 2023-03-03T03:48:06-05:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/nike-x-off-white-the-ten-the-iconic-sneaker-collaboration-explained 2023-03-09T10:13:29-05:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-most-expensive-air-jordans-a-sneakerheads-dream-list 2023-03-14T11:59:44-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/air-jordan-sneakers-for-women-a-look-at-the-latest-styles 2023-04-11T16:29:11-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/taking-a-closer-look-nike-sb-dunk-low-pro-diamond-supply-co-tiffany-customized-with-swarovski-crystals 2023-03-15T10:35:12-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/inspiration-behind-the-air-jordan-sneaker-line 2023-03-22T10:52:42-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/a-collectors-choices-the-cissy-and-robert-tang-collection-of-chinese-jades 2023-03-29T05:22:53-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/2023-hermes-bag-outlook-whats-trending-with-collectors 2024-04-09T07:18:35-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-most-iconic-off-white-nike-collaborations-you-need-to-know-about 2023-03-28T12:47:02-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-history-of-hirano-kotoken-tracing-the-path-of-three-generations 2023-03-22T02:55:09-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/zh-hant/%E6%96%87%E7%AB%A0/%E5%B9%B3%E9%87%8E%E5%8F%A4%E9%99%B6%E8%BB%92%E7%9A%84%E6%AD%B7%E5%8F%B2-%E8%B7%A8%E8%B6%8A%E4%B8%89%E4%BB%A3%E7%9A%84%E8%BB%8C%E8%B7%A1 2023-03-24T04:29:45-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/press/sothebys-and-masseto-to-offer-the-very-first-bottles-to-be-released-directly-from-the-masseto-caveau 2023-03-24T05:39:41-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-nike-dunk-low-virgil-abloh-x-futura-laboratories-behind-the-iconic-sneaker-collaboration 2023-03-31T11:18:02-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/zh-hans/%E6%96%87%E7%AB%A0/%E5%B9%B3%E9%87%8E%E5%8F%A4%E9%99%B6%E8%BD%A9%E7%9A%84%E5%8E%86%E5%8F%B2-%E8%B7%A8%E8%B6%8A%E4%B8%89%E4%BB%A3%E7%9A%84%E8%BD%A8%E8%BF%B9 2023-03-24T04:45:18-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/ja/articles/%E5%B9%B3%E9%87%8E%E5%8F%A4%E9%99%B6%E8%BB%92%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%B4%E5%8F%B2-%E3%81%9D%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%89%E4%BB%A3%E3%81%AB%E3%82%8F%E3%81%9F%E3%82%8B%E8%BB%8C%E8%B7%A1 2023-03-24T05:32:48-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/zh-hant/%E6%96%87%E7%AB%A0/%E8%97%8F%E5%AE%B6%E4%B9%8B%E9%81%B8-%E5%96%9C%E8%81%9E%E9%81%8E%E9%BD%8B%E7%9A%84%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B%E7%8E%89%E5%99%A8 2023-03-29T05:17:42-04:00 https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/irs-releases-notice-on-the-taxation-of-nfts-as-collectibles 2023-11-09T15:23:44-05:00