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THE PAVILION SALE - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art O N 4 October 2016 PRESS RELEASE | HONG KONG | 22 S e p t e m b e r 2016 THE PAVILION SALE - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art O n 4 October 2016 Hong Kong - On 4 October, 2016, Christie’s Hong Kong will host The Pavilion Sale, a continuation of this successful series, first introduced in October 2014. The specially curated sale of 198 lots include highlights offered from several private collections such as The Dexinshuwu Collection and the collection of a German family, which features remarkable pieces of Tang sancai wares, Song ceramics, bronze censers, furniture and other works of art. Additionally the sale offers jade carvings from the Han to Ming dynasty, porcelain from the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as other works. Ruben Lien, Vice President, Senior Specialist, commented, “With estimates ranging from HKD 15,000 to HKD 600,000, the sale offers an affordable and assessable platform for collectors looking to explore Chinese works of art. These beautiful and diverse pieces offer both new and established collectors an opportunity to enrich their collections and to enhance a cultured lifestyle”. Highlights of Tang sancai Wares and Song Ceramics from the Dexinshuwu Collection A LARGE SANCAI - GLAZED JAR A SANCAI -GLAZED HAND A SANCAI-GLAZED TANG DYNASTY (618-907) WARMER APPLIQUE-DECORATED 19 cm. high TANG DYNASTY (618-907) TRIPOD JAR HK$150,000-260,000 13 cm. high TANG DYNASTY (618-907) US$20,000-34,000 HK$150,000-200,000 13.3 cm. high US$20,000-26,000 HK$100,000-150,000 A SANCAI-GLAZED US$13,000-19,000 BOTTLE VASE TANG DYNASTY (618-907) 23 cm. high HK$80,000-150,000 US$11,000-19,000 Highlights of Bronze Pieces and Works of Art from a German Family Collection A GOLD, SILVER AND A GOLD AND SILVER- TURQUOISE-INLAID INLAID BRONZE GOOSE- BRONZE LUDUAN-FORM FORM VESSEL, ZUN CENSER SONG-MING DYNASTY A SUPERB AND VERY RARE SONG-MING DYNASTY (960-1644) IMPERIAL ZITAN (960-1644) 10.2 cm. high BARREL-FORM STOOL 10 cm. high HK$100,000-150,000 QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795) HK$150,000-200,000 US$13,000-19,000 51.4 cm. high US$20,000-26,000 HK$500,000-800,000 US$65,000-100,000 A LARGE ZITAN AND HARDWOOD LANTERN STAND AND LANTERN QING DYNASTY, 18TH- 19TH CENTURY 202 cm. high overall HK$150,000-250,000 US$20,000-32,000 Highlights from Various Hong Kong Collectors A DANGYANGYU A HENAN INCISED AND A WHITE AND RUSSET A CELADON JADE CARVING PAINTED POLYCHROME OF A MYTHICAL BEAST SGRAFFIATO ‘PEONY’ JADE ‘DRAGON’ PENDANT BEAN-SHAPED PILLOW ‘BUTTERFLY’ RUYI- HAN DYNASTY (206 BC- SIX DYNASTIES (220-589) NORTHERN SONG SHAPED PILLOW 220 AD) 5.5 cm. DYNASTY (960-1127) NORTHERN SONG 9 cm. long HK$600,000-800,000 27.3 cm. wide DYNASTY (960-1127) HK$250,000-350,000 US$78,000-100,000 HK$240,000-500,000 25.7 cm. long US$33,000-45,000 US$32,000-65,000 HK$60,000-100,000 US$7,800-13,000 Highlights from Private Collections of Ming and Qing Porcelain A PAIR OF DOUCAI ‘LONGEVITY’ DISHES A FINE GREEN-GROUND AUBERGINE-ENAMELLED DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARKS IN ‘DRAGON’ BOWL UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850) JIAQING SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN 14.7 cm. diam. (2) UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF HK$260,000-350,000 THE PERIOD (1796-1820) US$34,000-45,000 11 cm. diam. HK$280,000-400,000 US$37,000-52,000 THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART DATE: 4 October 2016 LOCATION: The James Christie Room, 22/F, Alexandra House,18 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong VIEWING TIMES: 30 September – 3 October, 10:00am - 5:30pm 4 October - 10:30am - 12:00pm PAVILION ONLINE SALE: A Private Asian Collection of Bamboo and Wood Carvings 29 September -13 October PRESS CONTACT: Lee Bingle | +852 2978 9966| [email protected] WEBSITE: http://www.christies.com/salelanding/index.aspx?intSaleID=26298&saletitle= Image Download Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jloo1ax7c2cogtr/Pavilion%20Highlights%20- %204Oct2016.zip?dl=0 About Christie’s Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction, private and digital sales in the first half of 2016 that totalled £ 2.1 billion / $3 billion. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Christie’s offers around 350 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery. 2016 marks Christie’s 250th anniversary. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Click HERE to view a short film about Christie’s and the 250th anniversary. Christie’s has a global presence in 46 countries, with 12 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits. # # # FOLLOW CHRISTIE’S ON: .
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