Bonhams Asian Art Week 2026: Rare Imperial Works Across Six Sales in London
From 8 to 19 May 2026, Bonhams will host its Asian Art Week in London, featuring a total of six auctions—two conducted live and four held online. The live auctions are scheduled for 11–12 May at Knightsbridge and on 14 May at New Bond Street. This event showcases over two millennia of artistic heritage from regions including China, Japan, and Tibet. A standout piece is the extraordinarily rare Album of Tributary Peoples, highlighting the intellectual pursuits of Qing Court art. Asaph Hyman, the Global Head of Chinese Art, noted the exceptional rarity and scholarly significance of the artworks, which include historically significant imperial commissions and ingeniously crafted objects.
Key facts
- Bonhams Asian Art Week in London runs from 8 to 19 May 2026.
- Six auctions total: two live and four online.
- Live sales: 11–12 May at Knightsbridge, 14 May at New Bond Street.
- Works span over two thousand years from China, Japan, Tibet, and other regions.
- Highlight includes an extremely rare Album of Tributary Peoples.
- Asaph Hyman is Global Head of Chinese Art at Bonhams.
- The album exemplifies the intellectual ambition of Qing Court art.
- The week offers collectors rare engagement with historically significant works.
Entities
Institutions
- Bonhams
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- New Bond Street
- Knightsbridge