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30 May 2016

RESULTS | 30 Years: The Sale

Hong Kong APAC 30 May 2016

 

 

RESULTS | 30 Years: The Sale

The Culmination of Christie’s 30th Anniversary Celebrations in Asia

100% Sold, with over 40% of Lots Selling Above High Estimate

 

Please click HERE for the full results of Christie’s Hong Kong 30 Years: The Sale which was held on 30 May 2016, totalling HK$ 631,560,000/  US$81,712,921. 

 

The top lot of the sale was A MAGNIFICENT LARGE BLUE AND WHITE ‘DRAGON’ JAR (1426-1435) , which realised HK$ 158,040,000 / US$ 20,447,642 (illustrated left).

 

Rebecca Wei, President, Asia, and Head of Sale, commented30 Years: The Sale wonderfully embodies our historic 30th anniversary milestone in Asia, and attests to the strength of Christie’s cross-department collaboration in the region. This memorable occasion united collectors across all our specialist categories for the first time, reflecting the deepening cross-category tastes of our clients. 2016 continues to be a momentous year as we turn our attention to our 250th Anniversary celebrations in the fall”.

 

For further press information or to speak to a specialist please contact

Lee Bingle:+852 2978 9966 | lbingle@christies.com

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* Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.