A Large and Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Hu Vase, Qing Dynasty, H: 20 1/2 in., Estimate: US$20,000-30,000, Lot 14, Asian Works of Art-Sale 2025, September 20, 2024
FREEMAN’S | HINDMAN
Asian Works of Art – Sale 2025
Previews: September 14–19, 10am-5pm
Auction: Friday, September 20 at 10am
32 East 67th Street, NYC
During Asia Week New York Autumn 2024, Freeman’s | Hindman Auction proudly presents 170 lots of exquisite artworks in their inaugural Asian Works of Art New York live auction on Friday, September 20th.
In this particular auction, they are pleased to offer a collection of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) court robes and rank badges assembled by Mr. M. Lee Smith over 30 years. They are also privileged to present a selection of Yixing Zisha pottery wares that embody scholarly leisure. The collection includes a rare wine cup and a water coupe bearing the marks of the 17th/18th-century master Chen Mingyuan, formerly from Colonel Lee Gee-Rie’s collection, once treasured by the famous Shanghai connoisseur Pang Yuanji (1864-1949). Both works are illustrated in the “Xu Zhai” compendium and the book “Zisha: The Purple Sand of China” by E&J Frankel Ltd. Another highlight is an elegant “Osmanthus” painting by the important artist Qi Baishi (1864-1957) from a private Chicago collection. According to the title slip on the bag, the painting is dated 1940, and dedicated to Mr. Morita Genjiro (Consul of Japan stationed in Northeast China in the early-mid 20th century). In the porcelain category, they will present an impressive 18th/19th-century large Chinese blue and white porcelain hu vase with distinguished motifs, which has been held within an American household for approximately 100 years. This will be accompanied by a distinguished collection of Chinese porcelains, including a lovely Song/Jin Dynasty Cizhou pillow as well as a large and finely molded 18th/19th century celadon bottle vase, both were deaccessioned by known museums decades ago.
They invite you to contact the department for more detailed information.
Inquiries:
Annie Wu, VP, Head of Department, Asian Works of Art
T (312) 447 3260
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