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Nineteen International Auctions Across Six Cities: Qianlong Gold Ewer Leads Christie's Hong Kong

market-auction · 2026-10-06

On 29 October 2026, Christie's Hong Kong will conduct a single-lot auction featuring an imperial gold ewer from the Qianlong era (1736–1795). This exquisite piece, measuring 13.2 cm and weighing 333.8 grams, is embellished with pearls, rubies, sapphires, and turquoises. A comparable ewer was commissioned in 1740. Previously in the possession of collector Carl Kempe (1884–1967), the estimated value is available upon request. During that week, Christie's will emphasize Chinese painting and Buddhist art, while Sotheby's will showcase Buddhist artifacts. Additionally, K Auction in Seoul will offer 85 lots on 28 October, including works by Park Soo-keun and Park Seo-bo. Other notable auctions include Heffel in Toronto and Phillips' Modern & Contemporary Art sale in London on 17 October, which surpassed expectations.

Fatti principali

  • Christie's Hong Kong sells a Qianlong-period imperial gold ewer as a single lot on 29 October 2026
  • The ewer stands 13.2 cm tall and weighs 333.8 grams, in filigree gold with pearls, rubies, sapphires and turquoises
  • Imperial archives list a similar ewer commissioned in 1740 and completed in 1741, though the identification is not certain
  • The ewer was formerly in the collection of Carl Kempe (1884–1967)
  • K Auction in Seoul offers 85 lots on 28 October, including Park Soo-keun's On the Way Home at 680 million–1.8 billion won
  • Heffel in Toronto holds a Jean Paul Riopelle sale on 29 October
  • Heritage in Dallas presents Urban Art with 113 lots on 28 October
  • Phillips London on 17 October sold Baselitz's Transmission for £645,000 against a £150,000–200,000 estimate

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  • Hong Kong
  • China
  • Seoul
  • South Korea
  • Paris
  • France
  • Toronto
  • Canada
  • Dallas
  • United States
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Brighton

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