RESULTS: CHRISTIE’S HONG KONG AUTUMN AUCTIONS ACHIEVE HK$3.8 BILLION/ US$496 MILLION
CHRISTIE’S HONG KONG AUTUMN AUCTIONS
ACHIEVE HK$3.8 BILLION/ US$496 MILLION
GRAND TOTAL OF US$947 MILLION FOR 2013
HIGHEST ANNUAL RESULT EVER IN CHRISTIE'S ASIA
“With nearly US$1 billion (US$947 million) of sales in Asia in 2013, Christie’s continues to lead the market with a 30% increase in sales from 2012. The appetite for Asian 20th Century & Contemporary art, Chinese Modern & Classical paintings, Jewellery, Watches and Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art has never been so strong. New interest is also evident in Western art, and particularly, in Impressionist & Modern as well as Post-War & Contemporary. 2013 saw record prices in nearly all categories, and an ever growing participation by collectors from Mainland China. Hong Kong is now firmly established as an international saleroom with New York and London. Looking at 2014, with our program of sales in Mainland China in 2014 and the development in Hong Kong, I am confident that Asia’s role as a prominent art centre can only rise in the years to come.” said François Curiel, President of Christie’s, Asia.
TOP LOT OF EACH CATEGORY | |||
ASIAN 20TH CENTURY & CONTEMPORARY ART November 23, Sale 3255 November 24, Sale 3256, 3257, 3259 Sale Total: HK$1.281B/US$166M
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| Sale 3255, Lot 50 ZENG FANZHI (Chinese, B. 1964) Hospital Triptych No. 3
Estimate on request Sold for: HK$ 113,240,000/US$14,675,904 | |
CHINESE PAINTINGS November 25, Sale 3260, 3262 November 25-26, Sale 3261 Sale Total:HK$914.1M/US$118.5M
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| Sale 3261, Lot 1379 LI KERAN(1907-1989) Jinggang Mountains | |
Estimate: | HK$6,000,000-8,000,000 | ||
| US$780,000-1,000,000 | ||
Sold for: | HK$84,120,000/US$10,901,952 | ||
CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART November 27, Sale 3263, 3265, 3266 Sale Total: HK$528.1M/US$68.4M
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| Sale 3263, Lot 3419 A Monumental and Extremely Rare Blue and White 'Wanshou' Vase Kangxi Period (1662-1722) | |
Estimate: | HK$3,000,000-5,000,000 | ||
| US$390,000-650,000 | ||
Sold for: | HK$64,520,000/US$8,361,792 | ||
HONG KONG MAGNIFICENT JEWELS November 26, Sale 3268 Sale Total:HK$859.1M/US$111.3M
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| Sale 3268, Lot 2103 A circular-cut D Flawless diamond necklace comprising fifty-two stones weighing a total of 104.84 cts US$77,680 per carat | |
Estimate: | HK$56,000,000-72,000,000 | ||
US$7,000,000-9,000,000 | |||
Sold for: | HK$62,840,000/US$8,144,064 | ||
IMPORTANT WATCHES November 27, Sale 3269 Sale Total: HK$171.6M/US$22.2M
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| Sale 3269, Lot 2502 Patek Philippe, Ref. 5016 Manufactured In 1994
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Estimate: | HK$3,600,000-5,000,000 | ||
| US$450,000-625,000 | ||
Sold for: | HK$4,240,000/US$549,504 | ||
FINE AND RARE WINES November 22-24, Sale 3251 Sale Total: HK$69.9M/US$9.1M
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| Sale 3251, Lot 5417 Romanée-Conti Grand Cru — Vintage 1978 Côte de Nuits. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 12 bottles
Estimate: HK$800,000-1,100,000 Sold for: HK$3,675,000/US$476,280
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WORLD AUCTION RECORDS | |
Sale 3255, Lot 13 CHU TEH-CHUN (ZHU DEQUN, French/Chinese, B. 1920) Untitled Estimate: HK$30,000,000-40,000,000/US$3,846,200-5,128,200 Sold for: HK$70,680,000/US$9,160,128
WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR THE ARTIST | |
Sale 3255, Lot 24 LIN FENGMIAN (Chinese, 1900-1991) Fishing Harvest Estimate: HK$6,000,000-8,000,000/US$769,200-1,025,600 Sold for: HK$21,400,000/US$2,773,440
WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR ANY OIL PAINTING BY THE ARTIST | |
Sale 3255, Lot 25 LUO ZHONGLI (Chinese, B. 1948) Spring Silkworms Estimate: HK$7,000,000-10,000,000/US$897,400-1,282,100 Sold for: HK$49,400,000/US$6,402,240
WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR THE ARTIST | |
Sale 3255, Lot 33 THEO MEIER(Swiss, 1908-1982) Estimate: HK$800,000-1,000,000/US$102,600-128,200 Sold for: HK$ 5,440,000 /US$705,024
WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR THE ARTIST | |
Sale 3255, Lot 41 LEE MAN FONG (Indonesian, 1913-1988) Bali Life Estimate on Request Sold for: HK$35,960,000/US$4,660,416
WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR THE ARTIST WORLD RECORD PRICE FOR ANY SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART EVER SOLD AT AUCTION | |
Sale 3255, Lot 55 Liu Wei (B. 1965) Swimming Estimate: HK$9,000,000-15,000,000/US$1,153,800-1,923,100 Sold for: HK$20,280,000/US$2,628,288
WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR THE ARTIST | |
| Sale 3263, Lot 3419 A Monumental and Extremely Rare Blue and White 'Wanshou' Vase Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
Estimate: HK$3,000,000-5,000,000/US$390,000-650,000 Sold for: HK$64,520,000/US$8,361,792
WORLD AUCTION RECORD PRICE FOR A BLUE AND WHITE KANGXI PORCELAIN |
| Sale 3268, Lot 2109 A Burmese ruby and diamond necklace weighing a total of 87.78 cts By Etcetera Estimate: HK$38,000,000-58,000,000/US$4,800,000-7,250,000 Sold for: HK$49,400,000/US$6,402,240
WORLD RECORD PRICE FOR A RUBY NECKLACE WORLD RECORD PRICE FOR A COMTEMPORARY DESIGNER |
| Sale 3268, Lot 2063 An oval-shaped fancy intense orangy pink VVS1 clarity diamond of 12.85 cts Estimate: HK$33,000,000-50,000,000/US$4,200,000-6,250,000 Sold for: HK$38,200,000/US$4,950,720 US$385,000 per carat
WORLD RECORD PRICE PER CARAT FOR AN ORANGY PINK DIAMOND WORLD RECORD PRICE FOR AN ORANGY PINK DIAMOND |
| Sale 3268, Lot 2095 The Empresses of The Orient A Unique Pair of Natural Pearl and Diamond Ear Pendants Estimate: HK$18,000,000-28,000,000/US$2,300,000-3,500,000 Sold for: HK$ 25,880,000/US$ 3,354,048
WORLD RECORD PRICE FOR A PAIR OF NATURAL PEARL EAR PENDANTS |
| Sale 3269, Lot 2660 Patek Philippe. A Very Fine, Unusual And Very Rare Platinum Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch With Moon Phases, 24 Hour And Leap Year Indication, Rare Rose Salmon Dial With Breguet Numerals, Original Certificate, Additional Case Back And Portfolio Photographs Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 3970, Movement No. 3’048’463, Case No. 4’279’354, Manufactured In 2006 Estimate: HK$1,280,000-2,400,000/US$160,000-300,000 Sold for: HK$2,620,000/US$ 339,552
WORLD AUCTION RECORD PRICE FOR THE REFERENCE |
| Sale 3251, Lot 5417 Romanée-Conti Grand Cru — Vintage 1978 Côte de Nuits. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 12 bottles Estimate: HK$800,000-1,100,000 Sold for: HK$3,675,000/US$476,280
WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR ROMANÉE CONTI WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR ANY CASE OF 12 BOTTLES OF WINE |
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IMAGES of Top Lots from Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn 2013 Auction are available here.
About Christie’s
Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales in the first half of 2013 that totaled £2.4 billion/ $3.68 billion. In 2012, Christie’s had global auction and private sales that totaled £3.92 billion/$6.27 billion making it the highest annual total in Christie’s history. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War and Contemporary, Impressionist and Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery. Private sales totaled £465.2 million ($711.8 million) in the first half of 2013, an increase of 13% on the previous year, and for the third successive year represents the highest total for the period in both company and art market history.
Christie’s has a global presence with 53 offices in 32 countries and 12 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.
*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.
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