Bonhams' Asia Week New York at New U.S. Headquarters Nets $12.5 Million
Bonhams just wrapped up their first-ever Asia Week in New York, bringing in a fantastic total of $12.5 million through six live auctions at their new U.S. headquarters at 111 West 57th Street. The event highlighted the strong interest in Asian art, particularly with two standout pieces, each selling for $889,500: a Pair of Rare and Magnificent Carved Imperial Zitan Corner-Leg Tables and an early print of Katsushika Hokusai's famous work, Kanagawa-oki nami-ura, from 1760–1849. The third part of Francine and Bernard Wald's snuff bottle collection was a hit too, with 99% of items sold. Dessa Goddard, Senior VP and US Head of Asian Art, commended the event's success, which took place in March, marking a key moment for Bonhams in the U.S. market.
Key facts
- Bonhams' Asia Week New York achieved US$12.5 million in total sales
- The event was held at Bonhams' new U.S. headquarters at 111 West 57th Street, New York
- Two masterworks each sold for US$889,500: a Pair of Rare and Magnificent Carved Imperial Zitan Corner‑Leg Tables and an early impression of Hokusai's Under the Wave off Kanagawa
- Part III of Francine and Bernard Wald's snuff bottle collection saw 99% of lots sold
- Dessa Goddard, Senior VP and US Head of Asian Art at Bonhams, commented on the results
- The event included six live sales
- It demonstrated robust demand for exceptional works from across Asia
- This was the first Asia Week New York at Bonhams' new U.S. headquarters
Entities
Artists
- Katsushika Hokusai
- Francine Wald
- Bernard Wald
- Dessa Goddard
Institutions
- Bonhams
- Asia Week New York
Locations
- New York
- United States
- 111 West 57th Street