Top Row (L-R): Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Under the Wave Off Kanagawa (The Great Wave) (detail), c.1831, Japanese Woodblock Prints from The Nelkin Collection Part III Signature® Auction #8191 at Heritage Auctions; A Rare and Important Blue and White and Copper-Red ‘Dragon’ Vase, Tianqiuping, Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art including the Francine and Bernard Wald Collection of Fine Snuff Bottles, Part I at Bonhams; A Selection of Chinese Works of Art, Asian Works of Art at Freeman’s|Hindman; Bottom Row (L-R): An Important White Porcelain Moon Jar, Joseon Dynasty (18th c.), Japanese and Korean Art at Christie’s; A magnificent large gilt copper alloy figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, Central Tibet, 14th c., Indian and Himalayan Art at Sotheby’s; A Large Chinese Celadon Jade Elephant and Amitabha, Qing Dynasty, Asian Works of Art: Part II at Doyle
This year’s Asia Week New York brings together an exceptional collection of Asian works of art on offer from our member auction houses—Bonhams, Christie’s, Doyle, Freeman’s|Hindman, Heritage, and Sotheby’s. Be sure to mark your calendars for their viewings and sales!
Auction Viewing and Sale Schedule
Asia Week New York March 2025
A RARE AND IMPORTANT BLUE AND WHITE AND COPPER-RED ‘DRAGON’ VASE, TIANQIUPING, Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period, Lot 24, Estimate: US$400,000-600,000, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art including the Francine and Bernard Wald Collection of Fine Snuff Bottles, Part I
BONHAMS
580 Madison Avenue
Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art including the Francine and Bernard Wald Collection of Fine Snuff Bottles, Part I
Auction: March 17, 2025 at 9am EDT
Viewing: March 12–16, 10am-5pm
Classical and Modern Chinese Paintings
Auction: March 18, 2025 at 9am EDT
Viewing: March 12–17, 10am-5pm
Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art
Auction: March 19, 2025 at 10am EDT
Viewing: March 14–18, 10am-5pm
Fine Japanese and Korean Art, including the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection of Japanese Art
Auction: March 20, 2025 at 9am EDT
Viewing: March 12–18, 10am-5pm; March 19, 10am-3pm
The Arts of the Samurai Online
Online Auction: March 10–21, 2025 starting at 12pm EDT
Arts of India, Southeast Asia and The Himalayas Online
Online Auction: March 14–21, 2025 starting at 12pm EDT
Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Online
Online Auction: March 16–26, 2025 starting at 12pm EDT
Chinese Paintings and Hardstone Seals Online
Online Auction: March 17–27, 2025 starting at 12pm EDT
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An Important White Porcelain Moon Jar, Joseon Dynasty (18th c.), 17 ¼ in (45 cm) high; 17 7⁄8 in (45.5cm) wide, Lot 333, Estimate: US$1,800,000-2,500,000, Japanese and Korean Art
CHRISTIE’S
20 Rockefeller Plaza
Japanese and Korean Art
Auction: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10am EDT
Viewing: March 14, 15–17, 10am-5pm & March 16, 1-5pm
South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art
Auction: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10am EDT
Viewing: March 14, 15–17 & 18, 10am-5pm & March 16, 1-5pm
Important Chinese Furniture and Works of Art
Auction: Thursday, March 20 & Friday, March 21, 2025 at 9am EDT (both days)
Viewing: March 14–15, 17–18, 10am-5pm & March 16, 1-5pm & March 19, 10am-2pm
South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art Online
Online Auction: March 12 –25, 2025 at 10am EDT
Viewing: March 14–15, 17–18, 10am-5pm & March 16, 1-5pm
Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Works of Art
Online Auction: March 12 –26, 2025 at 10am EDT
Viewing: March 14, 17–18, 10am-5pm & March 15–16, 1-5pm
Arts of Asia Online
Auction: March 12 –27, 2025 at 10am EDT
Viewing: March 14–15, 17–18, 10am-5pm; March 16, 1-5pm; March 19, 10am-12pm
Guided Tours with Robert D. Mowry, Christie’s Senior Consultant & the Alan J. Dworsky Curator of Chinese Art Emeritus at the Harvard Art Museums (Meet at Front Reception Desk)
– Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11am
– Monday, March 17, 2025 at 11am
Lectures on Saturday, March 15, 2025
– Ancient Chinese Ritual Bronzes from the Minneapolis Institute of Art with Dr Liu Yang, Chair of Asian Art and Curator of Chinese Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art at 10am
– Landscapes by Arnold Chang: A Retrospective and Recent Acquisitions at the Cleveland Museum of Art with Sophia Zhou, Specialist, Chinese Paintings at 1pm
– Design in Dialogue: Ming/Modern Classical Chinese Furniture and Design in Contemporary Spaces with panelists Susan Yun, AIA, Founder & Principal, YUN Architecture; Felix Ade, AIA, Principal, YUN Architecture; Penelope August, Interest Designer, Penelope August Studio and moderators: Michelle Cheng, Senior Specialist Chinese Works of Art; Victoria Tudor, Specialist, Head of Sale, 20th Century Design at 3pm
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A Large Chinese Celadon Jade Elephant and Amitabha, Qing Dynasty, height of jade: 16 in., Est. US$15,000-25,000, Asian Works of Art: Part II
DOYLE
175 East 87th Street
Asian Works of Art Session I
Auction: Tuesday, March 18 at 10am EDT
Viewing: March 14 –17, 12-5pm
Asian Works of Art Session II
Auction: Wednesday, March 19 at 10am EDT
Viewing: March 14 –17, 12-5pm
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Selection of Chinese Works of Art, Asian Works of Art
FREEMAN’S | HINDMAN
32 East 67th Street
Asian Works of Art
Auction: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10am EDT
Viewing: March 13–15 & 17–20, 10am-5pm
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Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Under the Wave Off Kanagawa (The Great Wave) (Kanagawa oki nami ura), from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei), c. 1831, woodblock print embellished with light mica powder, 9-7/8 x 14-5/8 in (25.1 x 37.1 cm) (sheet, ōban), signed: Hokusai aratame Iitsu hitsu, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudō), Lot #78015, Estimate: US$100,000-150,000, Japanese Woodblock Prints from The Nelkin Collection Part III Signature® Auction #8191
HERITAGE AUCTIONS
445 Park Avenue
Japanese Woodblock Prints from The Nelkin Collection Part III Signature® Auction #8191
NYC Highlights Viewing: March 13–15 & 17–20, 10am-5pm at 445 Park Avenue, NYC (By Appointment Only)
Auction: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10am and 2pm CT at 2801 W. Airport Freeway Dallas
Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature® Auction #8192
NYC Highlights Viewing: March 13–15 & 17–20, 10am-5pm at 445 Park Avenue, NYC (By Appointment Only)
Auction: Friday, March 21, 2025, 10am and 2pm CT at 2801 W. Airport Freeway Dallas
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A magnificent large gilt copper alloy figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, Central Tibet, 14th c., overall height 27½ in (70 cm), Lot 563, Estimate US$600,000- US$1,500,000, Indian and Himalayan Art
SOTHEBY’S
1334 York Ave
Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art
Auction: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 11am EDT
Viewing: March 13–14, 10am-5pm; March 15, 10am-6pm; March 16, 1-5pm
Chinese Art
Auction: Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9am EDT (both days)
Viewing: March 13–14 & 17, 10am-5pm; March 15, 10am-6pm; March 16, 12-5pm
Indian & Himalayan Art
Auction: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10am EDT
Viewing: March 13–14 & 17–19, 10am-5pm; March 15, 10am-6pm; March 16, 1-5pm
Important Japanese Swords and Armour from the Paul L. Davidson Collection Online
Online Auction: March 13–25, 2025 at 11am EDT
Viewing: March 13–14 & 17–21, 10am-5pm; March 15, 10am-6pm; March 16, 1-5pm
Asian Art Lecture Series
– Gold, Jade, and Stone: Buddhist Art and Material Culture in Early China by Dr. Jin Xu
Lecture: Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 1pm EDT
– A Room Within a Room, the Canopy Bed in Ming & Qing China by Nicholas Grindley
Lecture: Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2pm EDT
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