A series of sales at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 4-8 will mark Sotheby’s 40th anniversary in Asia. The autumn sale series will be anchored by the 40th anniversary evening sale which will combine 20th century Chinese Art, Contemporary Asian Art and Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian art. This sale will have the highest total estimate of any comparable sale in Asia. The sale series will include Fine Chinese Ceramics and works of art, Fine Chinese paintings, early Ink Masters, 20th century Chinese art, Contemporary Asian art, Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian paintings, jewellery, watches and wines.
Selected highlights will be showcased in Jakarta (August 30-31), Shanghai (September 4-5), Beijing (September 7-8), Singapore (September 13-14), Bangkok (September 16-17), Taipei (September 21-22) and Kaohsiung (September 24-25). Here is a small selection from what is on offer, with all estimates in US dollars. (Click on any image to enlarge it).
Huang Binhong (1864-1955) Recluse in a secluded valley, hanging scroll ($256,00-385,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE $314,662 US
Rudi Mantofani (b1973) Bayangan Merah (Red Shadow), 2009 ($48,000-61,000). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR $496,487 US
I Nyoman Masriadi (b 1973), Aerobik 2000 ($154,000-232,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE $454,010 US
13.19 carat emerald cut light pink diamond and diamond ring, Cartier ($600,000-800,000) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR $1,475,382
Set of two Jadeite bead necklaces from the Republican period ($2.8-3.8 million) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR $5,504,013 US
8.03 carat pigeon’s blood Burmese Ruby ($3.5-3.8 million). UPDATE: THIS MADE $3,317,949
Zeng Fanzhi (b1964) Mask Series No. 14, 1994 ($1.2-1.5 million). UPDATE: THIS MADE $2,326,799 US
Luo Zhongli (b 1948) Children’s Games. 1992, oil on canvas ($769,000-1 million) UPDATE: THIS MADE $933,815 US