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Sotheby’s has a long-standing history as the leading auction house for Chinese works of art, and pioneered the field of Indian and Himalayan art in New York. In 2024 so far, we have already reached over $75 million USD in sales of Chinese and Himalayan art globally for our consignors, with over $16 million USD realized in New York this September.
Our New York Asia Week sales in September 2024 included the sale of the Zhou Zha Hu, a magnificent and extremely important archaic bronze ritual vessel and its cover, for $5.4 million USD, or 180% of its presale estimate, making it the second-highest price achieved by a Chinese work of art globally this year. A extremely large and rare famile-rose figure of Puxian seated on an elephant, Qing dynasty achieved $1.2 million USD, making it the third-highest price achieved for a Chinese work of art in New York this summer. A pair of Qing dynasty huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs achieved $252,000 or 1260% of their pre-sale estimate of $20,000 USD.
Season after season, we are honored to be entrusted with the greatest masterworks and collections of Asian art. The strong results from 2024 are testament to continuing market strength in this area, which we are confident will continue into next year.
To learn about the value of your Asian art, simply submit images and information through our easy-to-use online estimate form. Our global team of specialists will review your submission and issue preliminary estimates for items that can be included in our sales.
How Sotheby’s Became the Undisputed Leader in Chinese Works of Art
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the best time to sell my Asian art?Asian art is continually in demand by collectors and connoisseurs, and Sotheby’s is always available to help you sell your piece. The major sales of Asian art in New York are held in March and September. Submit your object for a complimentary estimate valuation of your vase, bronze, lacquer, or other object.
- How much is my Asian art worth?Sotheby's has sold some of the rarest Asian art for record-breaking prices and our international team of specialists has decades of experience in valuing and selling the finest vases, bronzes, statues and other Asian art. Our specialists take many variables into account when determining the estimate for your Asian art, including provenance, condition, rarity and quality.