Asia Week New York Auction Results
We made quite the impression in our first appearance as an official auction house partner in Asia Week New York as its March 21 Asian Works of Art auction sailing past the high estimate on the way to a $1.7 million total. The auction featured a remarkable array of Chinese ceramics, gold jewelry, jade, and textiles, alongside Japanese bronzes, Korean paintings, and Indian and Himalayan Buddhist figures, showcasing the richness and diversity of Asian art.
Without doubt, the highlight of the auction was a trio of extraordinary Yixing Zisha pottery pieces attributed to the renowned 17th-century master Chen Mingyuan offered in quick succession just 30 lots in. As bidding opened on Lot 31, the phone bank lit up with international interest in both English and Mandarin, sparking a flurry of competitive bids in the room. In just 15 electrifying minutes, the three lots realized a combined $636,500. Once part of the famed collection of Shanghai connoisseur Pang Yuanji (1864–1947), these exceptional works showcase Chen’s masterful trompe l’oeil technique and intricate detail. Documented in Pang’s rare two-volume compendium, the pieces later entered the esteemed collection of Jay Butterman, acquired from legendary dealers Edith and Joel Frankel—offering a remarkable provenance and connection to a pivotal era of Yixing collecting.
Among the many pleasant surprises on the day was a pair of blue and white porcelain vases from the Transitional Period that shattered their estimates and set the early tone of the auction. A 17th-century Chinese blue and white porcelain cylindrical vase (Lot 16) immediately eclipsed its presale estimate of $3,000 – 4,000 before ultimately selling for $70,350. The enthusiasm carried over to the next lot, sending another 17th-century Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, this one a “Figure” Gu vase (Lot 17), to nearly 10 times its estimate before selling for $38,400.
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RECENT ASIA WEEK NEW YORK AUCTION
Asian Works of Art
Sale 2046
Auction: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10am EDT
Viewing: March 13–15 & 17–20, 10am-5pm
Join us for the extraordinary Spring Auction in New York, where 172 exceptional lots will be offered for sale. Property in this carefully curated auction spans a wide range of art and collectibles, featuring highlights such as Chinese ceramics, gold jewelry, jade, and textiles, as well as Japanese bronze, Korean paintings, and Indian and Himalayan Buddhist figures.
Among the most important lots are three Chinese Yixing Zisha coupes with Chen Mingyuan marks from the personal collection of distinguished attorney Jay R. Butterman, formerly in the legendary collection of Pang Yuanji. Also featured is a rare selection of Chinese gold and silver jewelry, spanning from the Late Shang to Qing Dynasty, from the renowned RenLu Collection. Additionally, we are pleased to offer Chinese porcelain and textiles from the University of Arizona Museum of Art, with proceeds benefiting the acquisitions and collections care fund.
This auction’s remarkable array of exquisite and unique works of art makes it a must-attend event for collectors and connoisseurs alike.
Contact:
Annie Wu, VP, Head of Department, Asian Works of Art
312) 447 3260
[email protected]
