Asia Week New York Autumn 2025 Auction Results
Bonhams annual September Asia Week New York presented an exceptional array of museum-quality Chinese, Japanese, and Korean works of art, achieving a total of US$9.72 million across a series of sales. Leading the week was the Magnificent and Important Blue and White ‘Boys’ Jar and Cover, which sold for US$1.75 million. The week also saw outstanding results for Part II of Francine and Bernard Wald’s collection of fine snuff bottles, with 99% lots sold.
“We are delighted to open September New York Asia Week with such strong and successful sales of Chinese works of art and snuff bottles,” commented Dessa Goddard, Senior VP and US Head of Asian Art. “This week’s results demonstrated that the market remains robust for rare and historically significant works of art in all categories, distinguished by exceptional quality and provenance. We now look forward with great anticipation to Asia Week New York in March 2026, which will take place at our new headquarters at the historic Steinway Hall at 111 West 57th Street.”
Asaph Hyman, Global Head, Chinese Art added: “Bonhams Chinese art sales globally and in New York continue to grow from strength to strength. We are very grateful to the collectors who bid enthusiastically and look forward to our series of sales in Hong Kong and London.”
To learn more about all the sales highlights, click here.
Recently Concluded Fall Sales
Discover Asia Week at Bonhams, featuring a slate of four auctions celebrating expertly crafted works of art from across Asia from September 9-19, 2025.
Browse a wide array of rare works and celebrated collections, including important Chinese ceramics from the Qing, Ming, Song, and Yuan dynasties, fine snuff bottles from the Francine and Bernard Wald Collection, and Japanese art from esteemed collections including that of Alan and Simone Hartman and Jay and Mary Jayne Jones, among other displays of exceptional craftsmanship.
Explore the full auction schedule below, and stay informed on the latest Asian Art sales held year-round across the Bonhams network in New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong and Sydney, celebrating the rich artistic traditions of Asia.
A MAGNIFICENT AND IMPORTANT BLUE AND WHITE ‘BOYS’ JAR AND COVER, Jiajing six-character mark and of the period, Lot 19, estimate: US$1,200,000-1,800,000, Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Sale
Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
Auction: Monday, September 15, 2025 at 9am EST
Previews: September 10–14, 10am-5pm
Contact:
Michael Hughes
(917) 206 1628
[email protected]
The Francine and Bernard Wald Collection of Fine Snuff Bottles, Part II
Auction: Monday, September 15, 2025 at 12pm EST
Previews: September 10–14, 10am-5pm
Contact:
Michael Hughes
(917) 206 1628
[email protected]
Classical and Modern Chinese Paintings
Auction: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 9am EST
Previews: September 10–15, 10am-5pm
Contact:
Krystal Liu
(212) 644 9135
[email protected]
A RARE AND IMPORTANT SPHERICAL PORCELAIN VASE, Bunwon Kilns, Gyeonggi province, Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), late 18th century, Lot 737, estimate: US$500,000-700,000, Fine Japanese and Korean Art Sale
Fine Japanese Art and Korean Art
Auction: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10am EST
Previews: September 10–15, 10am-5pm; September 16, 10am-3pm
Contact:
Philip Hafferty
(212)461 6523
[email protected]
SEVEN ASH-GLAZED PROTO PORCELAIN STORAGE JARS WITH STAMPED AND ENGRAVED DESIGNS, Han Dynasty/Western Jin Dynasty, tallest: h: 18in, Lot 858, estimate: US$8,000-12,000, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Online
Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Online
Online Auction: Tuesday, September 9–Friday, September 19, 2025 at 12pm EST
Due to the exceptional nature of this auction, your initial spending limit has been set at $25,000. You will not be able to purchase beyond this amount across all lots in the auction. If you wish to increase your spending limit, please contact Client Services at [email protected]. Please note that we reserve the right to request a deposit in certain circumstances in order to allow bidding.
Contact:
Coco Li
(917) 206 1605
[email protected]
