Double Lotus For The Yongzheng Emperor (1723 – 1735), Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining, 1688 – 1766). (Estimate on request).
An exquisite hanging scroll painting by Italian Jesuit Giuseppi Castiglione is a highlight of Sotheby’s Hong Kong sales from October 5-9. A celebrated official painter to the Qing Imperial court Castiglione’s works rarely appear on the market. Born in Milan he took the name Lang Shining while in China. Double Lotus for the Yongzheng Emperor was executed during the Yongzheng period between 1723 and 1735.
The sales series will feature ceramics, paintings, contemporary Asian art, 20th century Chinese art, contemporary Southeast Asian paintings, jewellery, watches and wines. It will include selections from You Yi Tang’s private collection of Chinese paintings in Hong Kong with outstanding works by Zhang Daqian throughout his artistic career. Here is a small selection of images, courtesy of and copyright of Sotheby’s. You can click on any image to enlarge:
Zeng Fanzhi (b. 1964) Fire 2007. Oil On Canvas Est: HK$7 – 9 million /US$900,000–1.2 million. UPDATE: LOT SOLD. 8,420,000 HKD
Fu Baoshi (1904 – 1965) Landscape After Shitao 1942. Ink And Colour On Paper. UPDATE: LOT SOLD. 11,860,000 HKD
Zhang Daqian (1899 – 1983) Swiss Peaks; Calligraphy in Xingshu 1968. Set Of Two. Est: HK$8 – 12 million / US$1 – 1.5 million. UPDATE: LOT SOLD. 23,060,000 HKD
A Fine And Extremely Rare Pair Of Yellow Ground Famille-Rose Double-Gourd Vases Seal Marks And Period Of Qianlong. Est: HK$40 – 60 million / US$ 5.1 – 7.7 million.
LOT SOLD. 107,060,000 HKD