Sotheby’s annual Asia Week Auctions are fast approaching, and, as always, the renowned auction house promises one of the finest collections of Asian art ranging from antiques to contemporary design. On September 15th, Sotheby’s will be holding a Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art auction as part of its series.

This particular auction will feature a rare white, jade vase from the Qing Dynasty, which is estimated to fetch $700,000. The vase’s exceptional quality and cultural value equal that of many similar artifacts on display at the national Palace Museum in Taipei.

Other finely crafted items hitting the auction block include an imperial ‘zitan’ ‘dahlia’ table and a tea-dust glazed vase from the same period. The zitan wood from which the table is constructed is particularly uncommon and compliments the table’s blended style. Its western influences are typical of the Qianlong Period, and the table is expected to sell for up to $500,000. In contrast to the meticulously detailed table, the tea-dust glazed vase has a modern flair with its clean, pear shape and vivid olive color. It too, is expected to sell at a high price, with estimates of $120,000.

For the avid art collector, Sotheby’s is also selling Yao Shou’s Landscape in Commemoration of Retirement to Wu Shan. A perfect balance of imaginative, open space and skilled detail, the painting plays with composition and tradition. Expanding on the techniques of Yuan dynasty’s master painters, Yao Shou’s work transcends the time of its creation and remains an exemplary piece of art. While expected to sell for $500,000, the painting may go for much more should if follow the footsteps of Bada Shanren’s Two Mynas on a Rock which went for several times the pre-sale estimate.

For a complete listing of the available collection, refer to Sotheby’s website.

~Affluent Page

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