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Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr to Auction Rare Asian Art from European Collections in Paris

market-auction · 2026-05-22

From June 9 to 12, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will conduct a series of auctions focused on Asian art at 6 avenue Hoche, Paris, coinciding with the 9th edition of Printemps Asiatique (Spring Asia Week). The Arts of Asia auction kicks off on June 9, showcasing Chinese and Japanese pieces sourced from private collections in France and Europe. An online auction will also take place from June 5 to 12. Caroline Schulten, who leads Bonhams' Chinese Art department in Europe, emphasized the company's longstanding involvement in the Asian art scene and its four-year history in Paris. A standout feature of the auction is an exceptionally large painting.

Key facts

  • Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr holds Asian art auctions June 9–12 in Paris.
  • Auctions are part of the 9th Printemps Asiatique (Spring Asia Week).
  • Sales venue: 6 avenue Hoche, Paris.
  • Arts of Asia sale on June 9 features Chinese and Japanese works from French and European private collections.
  • Online sale runs June 5–12.
  • Caroline Schulten is Director of Bonhams' Chinese Art department in Europe.
  • Bonhams has been in the Asian art market for decades and in Paris for four years.
  • Highlights include a very large painting.

Entities

Institutions

  • Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr
  • Bonhams

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • 6 avenue Hoche

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