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his September, immerse yourself in the captivating world of Asian Art at Sotheby’s, where beauty meets tradition and innovation. Experience the pinnacle of artistic expression as we present a series of two live auctions consisting of Chinese Art and a specialized Buddhist art sale.
Calendar
Exhibition Information
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Sep12 Sep17 
Asian Art on View in New York
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Hours
Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM–5:00 PMSaturday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PMSunday | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM *Dharma and Tantra exhibition closes September 16 at 5:00 PM
Location
1334 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Chinese Art Highlights
Type: lot
Category: Lot
The Zhou Zha Hu, A magnificent and extremely important archaic bronze ritual wine vessel and cover, Middle Western Zhou dynasty, 10th - 9th century BC
Estimate: 3,000,000 – 5,000,000 USD
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A rare Ge-type bronze-form vase (Hu), Seal mark and period of Yongzheng
Estimate: 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 USD
Type: lot
Category: Lot
An extremely large and rare famille-rose figure of Puxian seated on an elephant, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period
Estimate: 500,000 – 700,000 USD
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A rare and exceptional archaic jade ceremonial axe (Yue), Neolithic period - Zhou dynasty
Estimate: 200,000 – 300,000 USD
Type: lot
Category: Lot
An extremely rare Jun-imitation vase (Tianqiuping), Seal mark and period of Yongzheng
Estimate: 150,000 – 250,000 USD
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A superb and extremely rare imperial turquoise-inlaid gold filigree twin box and cover, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period
Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 USD
Dharma and Tantra Highlights
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A gilt-bronze figure of Vajrasattva, Mark and period of Yongle
Estimate: 400,000 – 600,000 USD
Type: lot
Category: Lot
An inscribed gilt-copper alloy figure of the Fifth Dalai Lama, Tibet, circa 1650-82
Estimate: 100,000 – 150,000 USD
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A bronze bell and vajra set, Mark and period of Yongle
Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 USD
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A gilt-copper alloy figure of Shakyamuni Buddha on a lion throne, Nepal, 18th century
Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 USD
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A gilt-copper alloy figure of Green Tara, Tibet, 14th century
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A gilt-copper alloy figure of Vajradhara, Tibet, 14th century
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Stories & Videos
Contacts
Type: specialist
Category: Contact
Angela McAteer
SVP, International Head of Department, Chinese Works of Art, Americas & Europe
New York
Type: specialist
Category: Contact
Julian King
Senior Vice President | International Specialist and Head of Sale, Himalayan Art
New York
Type: specialist
Category: Contact
Hang Yin
VP, Specialist & Senior Researcher, Chinese Works of Art
New York
Type: specialist
Category: Chinese Works of Art
Tristan Bruck
Vice President | Specialist, Chinese Works of Art
New York
Type: specialist
Category: Chinese Works of Art
Cindy Qi
Associate Specialist
New York
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