Glorious triumph of the 20th anniversary auction
Total sale: RMB1.024 billion
Sell-through rate: 82.7%
Classical Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy (II) Xiling Yinshe's First Sale of Golden-Painted Fan Paintings of Ming Dynasty
Total sale: RMB 30,525,000
Sell-through rate: 100%
Classical Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy (I) The Poetry and Paintings of Literary Masters & Manuscripts from Ming and Qing Dynasties
Total sale: RMB 38,455,000
Xu Wei Ink Flowers
Sale Price: RMB 29,900,000
Private Collection from Mei Yun Tang, Etc.: Masterpieces of Zhang Daqian, Pu Ru and Yu Youren
Total sale: RMB 20,849,000
Sell-through rate: 100%
Private Collection from Mei Yun Tang, Etc.: Masterpieces of Zhang Daqian, Pu Ru and Yu Youren
Sale price of Meiyuntang collection: RMB 13,997,000
The unique extant diaries of Yuan Kewen:
Sale Price: RMB 7,820,000
Highest record for Yuan Kewen's manuscripts
Deserving the title of oil painting master: The only self-reflecting masterpiece in the market
Wu Dayu Blue Symphony with Cat
Sale Price: RMB 16,645,000
Qing Dynasty A Qingtian Stone Seal Engraved by Wu Rangzhi for Chen Baojin's Private Use
Sale Price: RMB 7,475,000
Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty A Chengni Inkstone with Imperial Inscription
Sale Price: RMB 8,165,000
Qing Dynasty A Duan Inkstone with Cloud and Dragon Patterns Inscribed by Ji Xiaolan
Sale Price: RMB 3,795,000
Qing Dynasty A Zitan Brushpot Inscribed by Chen Hongshou for Chen Baoxian
Sale Price: RMB 4,255,000
A 'Ru' Pale Celadon Bowl
Sale Price: RMB 12,650,000
An Official 'Longquan' Pale Celadon Vase with String Pattern, Meiping
Sale Price: RMB 10,925,000
A World Record for the 'Longquan' Meiping-style Vases
Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty A Yellow-Ground Blue-and-White Vase with Flower Pattern and 'Qianlong' Mark
Sale Price: RMB 8,970,000
[Deng Bangshu, Feng Zhishi, Qian Zeng, Wang Shoushan, et al.] Biao Ti Xu Zhuang Yuan Bu Zhu Meng Qu (3 vols)
Sale Price: RMB 8,510,000
Early Qing Dynasty A Purple Clay Teapot with 'Dabin' Mark
Sale Price: RMB 8,556,000
Early Qing Dynasty A Purple Clay Teapot Made by Chen Mingyuan and Collected by Guoyunlou
Sale Price: RMB 4,485,000
Glorious Triumph in Both Creation and Auction
Heralding the approaching of a new year, the date of December 31, 2024 witnessed a glorious triumph of the 20th Anniversary·Xiling Yinshe 2024 Autumn Auction after fierce three-day biddings from the enthusiast collectors and buyers, resulting in a marvelous revenue of RMB 1.024 billion and 82.7% sell-through rate, with eight sections surpassing 90% sell-through rate and another three achieving even 100%.
Different from the previous ones, the auction implies our two-decade growth and as well represents a significant gift for a new year with artistic and cultural characteristics.
Check out the auction result
Eight sections with over 90% sell-through rate
White-glove sales (100% sell-through rate)
Private Collection from Mei Yun Tang, Etc.: Masterpieces of Zhang Daqian, Pu Ru and Yu Youren
Classical Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy (II) Xiling Yinshe's First Sale of Golden-Painted Fan Paintings of Ming Dynasty
Beyond the Mountains: The Sublimation of Celadon Art
Sales (Over 90% sell-through rate)
A Scholarly Journey in Jiangnan: Monochrome-Glazed Ceramics
Chinese Opera and Music Art & The Unique Extant Diaries of Yuan Kewen
Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy by Top Members of Xiling Yinshe
Blooming Ultimately: Tribute to the Modernist Journeys of Lin Fengmian and Su Tianci
Jimeitang Collection of Scholar's Articles and Ancient Jades
Tiktok video views #Xiling Yinshe 20th Anniversary Auctions: 105.4 million
Live video sessions: 16
Number of viewers: 549,000
Number of new subscribers: 17,000
More than one hundred media from all over the country covering Xiling Yinshe's 20th anniversary auction
The Chinese paintings and calligraphy section of this auction has featured the most distinctive and diversified over the years, ranging from 'the literati's poems and paintings' through which we can re-examine the classical Chinese calligraphy, to 'the first sale of golden-painted fan painting art of Ming dynasty' with the special beauty of literati's culture and 'the Meiyuntang collection of three master's works' which was co-presented by both Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Department and Important and Letters and Manuscripts Department.
These sales again interpreted the 'academy-oriented auction' of Xiling Yinshe Auction successfully, and meanwhile we appreciate the continuous attentions and supports from all of the collectors sincerely.
Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy was concluded with a revenue of RMB 340 million and 88.1% sell-through rate. The classical Chinese Painting and Calligraphy realized RMB 210 million in total.
The classical Chinese Painting and Calligraphy is aimed at combing and excavating important works painted by the key artists of various schools at the significant time nodes. An ink flower painting created by Xu Wei during his later years is such a stellar example, which eventually topping the entire section by RMB 29.9 million.
Lot 349 Xu Wei Ink Flowers
(Published, illustrated and exhibited for 36 times)
Sale Price: RMB 29,900,000
Classical Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy (II) Xiling Yinshe's First Sale of Golden-Painted Fan Paintings of Ming Dynasty and Private Collection from Mei Yun Tang, Etc.: Masterpieces of Zhang Daqian, Pu Ru and Yu Youren were finally ended up with 100% sell-through rate for their abundant and academic significance.
Classical Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy (II) Xiling Yinshe's First Sale of Golden-Painted Fan Paintings of Ming Dynasty enjoyed the most popularity among its counterparts and was concluded as the first white-glove sale with the total sale up to RMB 30.525 million.
Fully seated auction room immersed in the intense competition
The fan painting art is a style of creation which reflects the literati's artistic taste most. The section presented over 70 works with detailed introductions according to their painting styles, hoping to provide collectors with a clear map of the two adjacent lots for more comparison and artistic inspiration from them.
Before the auction, the lots of the section were displayed at the exhibition of 'The Bright Moon in the Hand: The Humble Administrator's Garden and the Golden-Painted Fan Painting Art of Ming Dynasty' in Suzhou.
Literati's Poems and Paintings
The Poetry and Paintings of Literary Masters contributed RMB 38.455 million and 90% sell-through rate with star lots all sold for high prices.
The section was aimed at breaking the shackles in people's mind that the calligraphic works are always appreciated in a calligraphic way but much more thoroughly, by paying more attention to the identity of the artist as a writer and appraising a work more stereoscopically and literarily.
Extreme warmth from the collectors at the auction of works by literary masters
The section of Modern Paintings and Calligraphy continued its virtue of being diversified. The Private Collection from Mei Yun Tang, Etc.: Masterpieces of Zhang Daqian, Pu Ru and Yu Youren which was the first of its genre achieved a total sale of RMB 20,849,000.
In this part, the lots from Meiyuntang collection fetched RMB 13,997,000, including a masterpiece which was painted by Zhang Daqian and sold at an amazing price 20 times higher than its estimate.
Lot 2471 Zhang Daqian Landscape
Start Price: RMB 100,000
Sale Price: RMB 2,530,000
25.3 times its estimate
Regarding to the most important materials on Zhang Daqian ever, the section reflected the entire story about how Gao Lingmei, the master of Meiyuntang, promoted Zhang's art to the rest world, a far-reaching significance in the study of Zhang Daqian as well as the modern Chinese paintings and calligraphy.
The section also contained many unpublished important letters, photos and literatures. The letters pertaining to Zhang Daqian started its bidding price at RMB 10,000 and finally was concluded at RMB 1.725 million. The photos of Zhang's paintings were also sold at the exciting and impressive prices ten times higher than the estimates.
Lot 2472 Zhang Daqian Gracefulness
Start Price: RMB 100,000
Sale Price: RMB 2,185,000
Moreover, the enthusiasm remained for the modern Chinese masters' works, echoing the great expectation of the market. The conventional Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy by Top Members of Xiling Yinshe was ended up with a high sell-through rate of 92.16%.
Since the debut of Master's Manuscripts & Rubbings of Classical Calligraphy in 2009, the sale of Important Letters and Manuscripts has collected bunches of supports from all of our clients in the past fifteen years. This time, we promoted two major sections which are Chinese Opera and Music Art & The Unique Extant Diaries of Yuan Kewen and Important Manuscripts and Photographs in addition to the academic research on the manuscripts and photographs in other sales like Private Collection from Mei Yun Tang, Etc.: Masterpieces of Zhang Daqian, Pu Ru and Yu Youren. The sales showed tremendous population during no matter the preview or the auction, and received great achievements and applauding. Great gratitude to all collectors for your warm supports and we will continue providing better auctions for you.
Lot 581 The unique extant diaries of Yuan Kewen
Start Price: RMB 3 million
Sale Price: RMB 7.82 million
After the 'Encounters: Calligraphy and Paintings Inspired by Stones', we curated this long-planned cross-category sale 'Chinese Opera and Music Art & The Unique Extant Diaries of Yuan Kewen'.
The sale, which combined the letters with manuscripts, photographs, paintings, calligraphy and music instruments, was divided into five parts which are: Yuan Kewen and opera fans, Zha Fuxi and Guqin player, Cheng Yanqiu and Peking opera, Zhang Chonghe and Kunqu opera performers and Master Hongyi and musician, all showing the inheritance and development of the ancient and modern music and art at home and abroad from various angles.
The variety of curation forms did not enrich the contents but also bring spectacular experience to the viewers. The opera and Guqin performances shocked everyone on site, as if viewers were taken back to that era while enjoying the musical art together.
Chinese Opera and Music Art & The Unique Extant Diaries of Yuan Kewen
Total Sale: RMB 24.71 million
Sell-through Rate: 93.37%
The Kunqu opera performance on site (the background is the costume worn by Cheng Yanqiu)
The last sale of Important Manuscripts and Photographs started at 3 pm on 31th, December, with the manuscripts by the literati in the late Qing dynasty, followed by the sophisticated collections, calligraphy, manuscripts of domestic and foreign celebrities. The stellar lot on the cover are two important poetry albums dedicated to and collected by Mao Dun's family, which earned a lot of attentions during the preview. After a fervent competition, the lot was finally sold for around RMB 1.96 million, topping the whole sale.
Lot 5102-5103 Two important poetry albums of Mao Dun dedicated to and collected by Wei Tao and Chen Xiaoman
Sale Price: RMB 1,966,500
Mao Dun Poetry Manuscripts
Mao Dun Poem Inscription in Celebration of the Publication of Selected Works of Mao Zedong
On December 29, 2024, the auction of two modern and contemporary art sales commenced in the Room C. With the room fully packed, the auction proceeded swiftly throughout fast and warm biddings from the modern art collectors. The two sales were all concluded with a conventional victory.
The auction of ‘Blooming Ultimately: Tribute to the Modernist Journeys of Lin Fengmian and Su Tianci’
The sale of 'Blooming Ultimately: Tribute to the Modernist Journeys of Lin Fengmian and Su Tianci' selected Lin Fengmian and Su Tianci's masterpieces which have never been auctioned before. The two masters had deep relationship with Hangzhou National Art School. The lots included the works painted by Lin Fengmian for his good friends in Shanghai, and the works by Su Tianci provided by his descendants.
After half an hour competition, 12 masterpieces were all sold including 9 auctioned off by over RMB 1 million, seeming to be a salute to the masters of two generations by the Qiantang River where Hangzhou National Art School was located nearby.
Lot 2110 Lin Fengmian Vibrant Colors
Sale Price: RMB 7.935 million
Lot 2108 Lin Fengmian Hydrangea
Sale Price: RMB 5.52 million?
Preview of the important works painted by Su Tianci in his later years and provided by his family
Lot 2101 Su Tianci Narcissus
Sale Price: RMB 2.3 million
Leading the sale of 'Oil Paintings·Modern and Contemporary Art', Wu Dayu's spring-themed oil painting Blue Symphony with Cat became another blockbuster after Wu's another work Vased Flower which created the auction record for Wu in Xiling Yinshe 2017 Autumn Auction.
This work is marked as the creation in the 1980s and has attracted many attentions from both researchers and collectors. Its topic, an integration of multiple elements in Wu's painting studio, appears to be the only one of the same style. The work uses French pigments which exude enchanting texture, luster and charm, and is recognized as a hymn to both himself and the Shixiang art attributed to its peculiar composition and strokes.
Ma Jin, director of the modern and contemporary art is accepting media interviews during the preview.
Lot 2156 Wu Dayu Blue Symphony with Cats
Sale Price: RMB 16,445,000
Lot 2157 Wu Dayu Untitled I-222
Start Price: RMB 250,000
Sale Price: RMB 747,500
The topic of the masters of the 20th century was centered at Guan Liang, Sha Qi and Yan Wenliang. Liu Xiaodong's large-scale masterpiece Men and Women, a real reflection of a population's psychology, became the favorite of the collectors and was sold for the price nearly two times higher than the estimate.
Lot 2134 Sha Qi Heavenly Blessing
Start Price: RMB 800,000
Sale Price: RMB 1.955 million
Lot 2201 Liu Xiaodong Men and Women
Start Price: RMB 1.8 million
Sale Price: RMB 3.335 million
With the tenet of Xiling Society of Seal Art - 'Preservation of Stones and Bronzes, Study on Seal Cuttings as well as Paintings and Calligraphy' which has been maintained for around one century, the seal and inkstone section exhibited themselves through the engravings.
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Xiling Yinshe Auction, the Department of Seals & Inkstones widened the scope of the engravings, from seals to inkstones and scholar's objects, and curated 'Study Series·Seal Cuttings by Modern and Contemporary Chinese Masters', 'Study Series·Chinese Inkstones and Inksticks' and 'The Soul of Scholarly Carvings: Literati's Artifacts and Engravings', which has collected both high revenue closing to total RMB 85 million and enormous acclamation from the market.
Lot 3224 Qing Dynasty A Qingtian Stone Seal Engraved by Wu Rangzhi for Chen Baojin's Private Use
Start Price: RMB 1.2 million
Sale Price: RMB 7.475 million
One seal with 'Meng Li Bu Zhi Shen Shi Ke' mark is just a paradigm of Wu's work as if Wu used the knife as a writing brush to write the verse on the seal. Wu also used to write a preface 'Mei Hua Shi Mi Bai Shou Yin' for Chen Baojin who was the owner of the seal. The lot's estimate was RMB 1.2 million, and eventually was closed a deal at RMB 7.475 million, becoming the most valuable piece of this section.
The sell-through rate of the seal cuttings by late Qing masters, Wu Changshuo-related lots and precious Tianhuang stone cuttings all surpassed 90 percent.
Lot 3228 Qing Dynasty A Lightly Carved Tianhuang Stone Seal with Cloud Pattern by Wu Changshuo for Li Guosong's Private Use
Start Price: RMB 1 million
Sale Price: RMB 2,472,500
One of the highlights of the autumn auction is a collective presence of the four famous albums about inkstone rubbings, which are so unprecedented and rare in the past auction history.
The Chengni inkstone with imperial inscription from Qianlong period of Qing dynasty was the second of the similar kind illustrated on Xi Qing Yan Pu and auctioned by us. The inkstone, which came from Song dynasty, has a regular shape with great elegance. On its back there is the inscription left by Emperor Qianlong, which is very rare. The treasure was finally sold for RMB 8.165 million from its starting price of RMB 3.8 million.
Lot 3630 Qianlong period, Qing Dynasty A Chengni Inkstone with Imperial Inscription
Start Price: RMB 3.8 million
Sale Price: RMB 8.165 million
A Duan Inkstone With Cloud and Dragon Patterns Inscribed By Ji Xiaolan, the inkstone, as recorded in Ji Xiaolan's Yue Wei Cao Tang Yan Pu (Catalogue of the Yue Wei Cao Tang Inkstones), sold for RMB 3.795 million. This inkstone bears two inscriptions, both in verse, with a continuous literary theme. Both inscriptions are included in Ji Wendagong Yiji (The Collected Works of Ji Wendagong), and only a few examples of this inkstone exist. This demonstrates the significance of the inkstone among those inscribed by Ji Xiaolan.
In the The Soul of Scholarly Carvings: Literati's Artifacts and Engravings auction, a Brush Pot Inscribed with a Poem by Chen Hongshou's Second Son was sold for RMB 4.255 million.
This renowned artifact features a narrative inscription of over 100 characters and is the only known item in the market that records details about its life and the familial inheritance of the Chen family. It holds significant value for the study of the inscription style from the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods, the genealogical examination of the Chen family, and the research on Chen Hongshou's calligraphy and literary works.
Lot 3528 Qing Dynasty A Zitan Brushpot Inscribed By Chen Hongshou For Chen Baoxian
Starting Price: RMB 1,800,000
Sale Price: RMB 4,255,000
The high premiums achieved by these auction lots reflect the deep cultivation and segmentation of the stone and seal market by Xiling Yinshe Auction over the past twenty years, as well as the collectors' profound understanding and recognition of stone culture.
During the preview, Xiling Yinshe Auction's Seal and Inkstone Department successfully held the 'The Soul of Scholarly Carvings' – An Appraisal Meeting of Stone Inscriptions. The event was attended by Tong Yanfang, Vice President of Xiling Seal Society; renowned calligrapher and seal artist Chen Da; Xiling Seal Society members Tang Cuncai and Zhu Qi; and Ni Kelian, the owner of the Wen Jintang Collection, among other esteemed guests.
Cai Xiangxiang, head of the Seal and Inkstone Department
The three major ceramic auctions achieved remarkable results, with a total transaction value exceeding RMB 111 million, reflecting the ongoing enthusiasm for rare porcelains and the high recognition of their value by collectors. As one of the few monochrome-glazed themed auctions in recent years, Beyond the Mountains: The Sublimation of Celadon Art delivered outstanding performance. The auction featured 10 carefully selected masterpieces that perfectly illustrated the beauty and rarity of celadon. The auction achieved a total sales value of over RMB 32.22 million, with a 100% sell-through rate.
Lot 1551 A ‘Ru’ Pale Celadon Bowl
Sale Price: RMB 12,650,000
Among them, the 'Ru' Pale Celadon Bowl, which was exposed for the first time, was sold for RMB 12.65 million, once again showcasing the unparalleled collectible charm of Ru kiln porcelain in the market. Another monochrome-glazed treasure, the Official 'Longquan' Pale Celadon Vase with String Pattern, Meiping, achieved RMB 10.925 million, setting a world auction record for the Longquan kiln Meiping vase category.
Lot 1553 An Official 'Longquan' Pale Celadon Vase With String Pattern, Meiping
Sale Price: RMB 10,925,000
Set a World Auction Record for the ‘Longquan’ Meiping Vase Category
'A Scholarly Journey in Jiangnan: Monochrome-Glazed Ceramics' achieved a total sale value of RMB 28 million, with a remarkable 96% sell-through rate. The two featured sections, The De Yu Shan Fang Collection of Porcelain and The Guan Yun Tang Collection of Porcelain, were highly sought after by collectors. In the De Yu Shan Fang Collection, the only known Qianlong Imperial Inscribed Official Kiln Eared Small Pot currently circulating in the market sold for 3.105 million RMB. The rare 'Ding' Gilt-Decorated White-Glazed Offering Plate with Bird Pattern sold for RMB 2.185 million. A 'Yue' Olive-Glazed Flask fetched RMB 2.0125 million, while the 'Jun' Clair-de-Lune Flowerpot achieved RMB 1.38 million.
Lot 1518 An Official Pot With Imperial Inscription
Sale Price: RMB 3,105,000
In the Guan Yun Tang Collection of Porcelain section, the 'Wu Mingzhi' Marked 'Ding' White-Glazed Bowl with Flower Pattern was sold for RMB 2.07 million. The A Scholarly Journey in Jiangnan special auction once again boosted the prominence of monochrome-glazed ceramics as a hot topic in porcelain collecting, thanks to its unique aesthetic value and high-caliber lots.
Lot 1524 A 'Ding' White-Glazed Bowl With Flower Pattern And 'Wu Mingzhi' Mark
Sale Price: RMB 2,070,000
'The Chinese Ceramics' auction achieved a total sales value exceeding RMB 50 million, with fierce bidding in the Republic of China Maritime Collector's Collection section, which ignited strong enthusiasm among the bidders. One of the highly anticipated lots, the Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty Yellow-Ground Blue-and-White Vase with Flower Pattern and 'Qianlong' Mark, Meiping, started at RMB 2.8 million. After multiple rounds of bidding, both from onsite collectors and offsite commissions, it was finally sold for RMB 8.97 million. Another item from the same collection, the Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty Blue-and-White Vase with Bamboo, Rock, and Plantain Patterns and 'Qianlong' Mark, was also well-received by collectors, fetching RMB 1.61 million.
Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty A Yellow-Ground Blue-And-White Vase With Flower Pattern And 'Qianlong' Mark, Meiping
Starting Price: RMB 2,800,000
Sale Price: RMB 8,970,000
Among the other categories in the auction, the Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty Blue-and-White Vessel with Flower Pattern and 'Kangxi' Mark was sold for RMB 2.53 million, while the Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty Painted Pale Celadon Vase with Auspicious Pattern and 'Qianlong' Mark achieved RMB 3.22 million. These results clearly demonstrate the market's recognition of Kangxi and Qianlong period porcelain as top-tier collectibles.
On the evening of the 30th, the 'Chinese Zisha Wares, Tea Sets and Fine Tea' auction celebrating Xiling Yinshe Auction's 20th anniversary kicked off in full swing. The venue was filled with buyers, reflecting the strong market appeal of Xiling Yinshe Auction's Zisha category. After nearly three hours of intense bidding, the auction concluded successfully with a total sale value of nearly RMB 40 million and an 86.5% sell-through rate.
Lot 4523 Early Qing Dynasty A Purple Clay Teapot With 'Dabin' Mark
Sale Price: RMB 8,556,000
The Early Qing Dynasty Purple Clay Teapot with 'Dabin' Mark was sold for a high price of RMB 8.556 million. This teapot has long been a renowned collectible in the art world, having been exhibited multiple times since 1980. In its early years, it also served as a model for contemporary Yixing Zisha masters to study and replicate.
Lot 4445 Early Qing Dynasty A Purple Clay Teapot Made By Chen Mingyuan And Collected By Guoyunlou
Sale Price: RMB 4,485,000
Another important lot, the Early Qing Dynasty Purple Clay Teapot Made by Chen Mingyuan and Collected by Guoyunlou, was sold for 4.485 million RMB. This autumn auction allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the Guoyunlou collection and its scholarly heritage, as well as the cultural and social activities associated with it. The teapot, with its inscription from the Northern Song Dynasty's poem Cha Fu , reads '挹此霜華，卻彼煩暑' ('Lift this frost's radiance, banish that troublesome heat'), which resonates with the personal account of Guo Wenbin's 'serendipitous meeting with oneself' and offers the best explanation of Xiling Yinshe Auction's long-standing efforts to explore the profound philosophy of literati Zisha.
The 'Fine Ancient Books and Ink Rubbings' was concluded successfully with a total sale of RMB 34.18 million and a nearly 80% sell-through rate. The auction featured several highlights, with the rare Three-Volume Edition of ‘Biao Ti Xu Zhuang Yuan Bu Zhu Meng Qiu', the only surviving copy, being a major focus. The auction began with a starting price of RMB 3.8 million and was ultimately sold for RMB 8.51 million, drawing significant attention. This unique set, consisting of three nearly complete volumes, has passed through the hands of renowned collectors such as Feng Zhishi, Qian Zeng, and Deng Bangshu since the late Ming dynasty. In 1936, it was sold to the book collector Wang Shoushan in Hangzhou. Nearly a century later, it returned to the city and attracted coverage by local media during the pre-auction exhibition.
Lot 5376 [Deng Bangshu, Feng Zhishi, Qian Zeng, Wang Shoushan, et al] Biao Ti Xu Zhuang Yuan Bu Zhu Meng Qiu (3 vols)
Starting Price: RMB 3,800,000
Sale Price: RMB 8,510,000
The Ink Rubbings and Stone Tablets section also featured a collection of fine works, with the highlight being the Rubbing of 'Qin Shi Quan', from the personal collection of Duan Fang, which was sold for RMB 3.22 million. This rubbing bears inscriptions from eight notable calligraphers, including Zheng Xiaoxu, Liang Dingfen, and Li Baoxun, and is regarded as the finest surviving example of the Qin Shi Quan rubbings. Additionally, three pieces from Tang Yun’s private collection of fine rubbings and stone tablets were all sold. Among them, the Zhengzuowei Tie, with inscriptions by six calligraphers, including Zhang Tingji and Wu Changshuo, was sold for RMB 1.035 million after starting at RMB 300,000, achieving a multiple-fold price increase.
Lot 5427 [Zheng Xiaoxu, Liang Dingfen, etc.] Rubbing of 'Qin Shi Quan'
Sale Price: RMB 3,220,000
Three Kinds of Ink Rubbings and Ancient Books Collected by Tang Yun
Sale Price: RMB 1,725,000
Additionally, the auction continued Prof. Yin Menglun's 'Jieguixi' Collection of Books section, which was fully sold with all lots achieving high prices. Multiple groups of books were sold at a high premium. Other regular sections and new and returning buyers in specialized categories also responded enthusiastically, leading to highly satisfactory results.
The Refined Articles in the Study section, featuring five major auctions, kicked off on the first day of the preview with high popularity. The total revenue reached RMB 115 million, with collector's items and specialized categories drawing significant attention from buyers. Among them, the Lustrous Radiance: Ancient Chinese Jades auction achieved a total of RMB 41.33 million, with a nearly 85% sell-through rate. The high-quality ancient jade pieces performed exceptionally well, with frequent high-price sales. Ming and Qing dynasty jade pieces continued to be a hot topic at the auction. Notably, the Jiaqing Period, Qing Dynasty A Group of Jade Vessels Collected by Alan and Simone Hartman started at RMB 2.8 million and sold for RMB 4.14 million.
Lot 880 Jiaqing Period, Qing Dynasty A Group of Jade Vessels Collected by Alan and Simone Hartman
Sale Price: RMB 4,140,000
'The Collection of Wen Xin Ge: Precious Articles in the Study' and 'Jimeitang Collection of Scholar's Articles and Ancient Jades' sections once again attracted strong market attention. Notable items included a gold and silver-inlaid bronze censer with dragon pattern collected by Ulrich Hausmann, a Ming dynasty gold and silver-inlaid bronze figure of Buddha's disciple collected by the master of Shuisongshifang, and a pair of bronze 'kylin' incense burners with 'Qianlong' mark from Qianlong period of Qing dynasty collected by A & J Speelman. These items from the Wen Xin Ge collection all sold with amazing premiums, further demonstrating the immense potential of high-quality bronze artifacts in the collector's market. Other works from the Jimeitang collection, including a gem-inlaid bamboo flute with poem inscription, a Qing dynasty shoushan stone seal engraved by Xu Sangeng, and exquisite ancient jade pieces, were widely recognized by collectors. The total sale for the section reached nearly RMB 19 million, with a sell-through rate exceeding 92%.
A Gold and Silver-Inlaid Bronze Censer With Dragon Pattern Collected By Ulrich Hausmann
Sale Price: RMB 1,863,000
Ming Dynasty A Gold And Silver-Inlaid Bronze Figure of Buddha's Disciple Collected By the Master of Shuisongshifang
Sale Price: RMB 1,690,500
In the 'Everlasting Glory·Refined Articles in the Study' section, an early western Zhou dynasty bronze Zun from C.T.Loo collection was sold for RMB 1.955 million. A set of bamboo fan ribs with a landscape pattern, painted by Huang Baoyue, dedicated to Gao Cundao, and engraved by Jin Xiya, also from the Republic of China period, was sold for RMB 1.403 million compared to its starting price of RMB 500,000. These exquisite bamboo carvings, which reflect unique aesthetic and cultural charm of China, once again demonstrated their remarkable collectible value at the Xiling Yinshe Auction. Additionally, fine bamboo and wooden pieces, along with other scholar's desk items in the 'Study Series·Refined Articles in the Study' section, also achieved excellent results.
Republic Of China Period A Set Of Bamboo Fan Ribs With Landscape Pattern Painted By Huang Baoyue, Dedicated To Gao Cundao And Engraved By Jin Xiya
Sale Price: RMB 1,403,000
Lot 4922-4933 Works of Huang Yongyu
Sale Price: RMB 4,508,000
In this special section dedicated to Huang Yongyu's paintings, 12 selected works by the artist were featured. His humorous spirit shines through his brushwork, capturing the elegance of life: endearing animals, lotus ponds with unique, detailed flowers, and ink wash figures with profound, transcendent moods...
Take his 'Waiting for the Spring' for example. Small birds perched on the branches, while beneath them, the chaotic yet rhythmically pulsing branches, each budding with new leaves, together create a harmonious symphony.
Who wouldn't love such works? With the strong support of collectors, this segment became the most eagerly responsive and star attraction of the entire auction.
Lot 4949 Liu Danzhai Wine-Making Lady Wenjun
Sale Price: RMB 897,000
The 'Elegant and Magnificent·Chinese Buddhist Art' section achieved a total sale of RMB 30.75 million. The sculptures and religious artworks from various periods offered in this section received an enthusiastic response from collectors, with many items surpassing their estimated prices and closing at successful bids. The overall sales rate exceeded 80%, reflecting both the market's strong demand for high-quality Buddhist art pieces and collectors' continuous exploration and in-depth research into the more specialized categories of religious art.
Lot 3073 A Buddhist Sutra Pillar Made In 1184, Previously Collected By Duan Fang And Documented By Wu Shifen As In Zhangxianggong Temple of Beiping
Sale Price: RMB 1,104,000
The cover lot of the Chinese Buddhist Art section, a Buddhist Sutra Pillar made in 1184, previously collected by Duan Fang and documented by Wu Shifen as being in Zhangxianggong Temple of Beiping, was sold for RMB 1.104 million. This piece has been meticulously preserved and studied by prominent experts in the field of gold and stone inscriptions, as well as various major institutions dedicated to the research of Buddhist inscriptions and relics.
The Ancient Jades and Jewelry section incorporated both jade and jadeite pieces, offering a captivating display that juxtaposed fine stones and jades from both ancient and modern times, creating a harmonious blend of past and present. The auction, which commenced on the 30th, spanned six hours and concluded with a total transaction amount exceeding RMB 59 million, achieving a transaction rate of 83%.
The Ancient Jade section ranges from ancient times to exquisite Ming and Qing dynasty jade craftsmanship. One notable piece, a Russet Jade Ornament Mounted on a Silver Wire Stand, was sold for RMB 1.38 million. This jade axe was unearthed in the 49th year of the Qianlong reign (1784) in the ancient city of Guzhen, inscribed by Wu Keyuan, with a clear provenance. In the Contemporary Jade Carving segment, the White Jade 'Elephant' Ornament by Huang Yanghong, a master of the Shanghai school of jade carving and winner of the Tian Gong Gold Award, was released at RMB 3.22 million, exceeding expectations. This piece, with excellent luster and natural golden-red skin, is a rare example that beautifully displays both craftsmanship and material beauty.
Jewels and Jadeites & Jades Across the Dynasties
Total Transaction Value: RMB 59,060,000
In the rough Hetian seed jade section, a russet rough Hetian seed jade was sold for RMB1.84 million yuan. The jade is noted for its smooth and delicate texture, with a stunning skin color. The newly introduced Jewelry Section performed impressively, with a pair of 8.03-carat and 10.67-carat Unheated Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire and Diamond Earrings achieving a high price of RMB 908,500. Their understated luxury and vibrant fire were highly favored by collectors.
The 'Chinese Paper Money & Coins' section achieved a total sale of over RMB 28.8 million. The categories of gold and silver ingots, minted coins, historical currency, and ancient coins saw steady sales, with special focus on Republic of China period Central Mint gold bars and regional gold ingots, which attracted dramatic attention from collectors, resulting in active bidding.
A highlight of the section, a pair of gold bars with the portrait of Sun Yat-sen made by the Central Mint during the Republic of China period, featuring the five-tael and ten-tael bars, became the focus of the auction due to its unique historical significance and perfect condition. The pair sold for RMB 1.0925 million yuan. Other notable items, including the special gold medals, award plaques, and Xianfeng-era large coins, also performed well.
Lot 5751 Republic of China Period A Pair of Gold Bars With The Portrait of Sun Yat-Sen Made By Central Mint
Sale Price: RMB 1,092,500
'The Art in Life: Famous Chinese Wine, Tonics and Western Antique Works of Art' showed a collection of renowned Chinese wines and tonics, which were highly sought after by collectors at the auction. The category of health tonics also became the focus of the buyers. Among the highlights, the Jufang Zhibao Pills made by Tongrentang in 1986 (Original Carton) was purchased by a collector for RMB1.0925 million yuan. In the category of Western antiques, the leading item was a Model-O Victorian Style Grand Piano, by Steinway & Sons, made in 1916, inherited from the Arthur Rubinstein family, which sold for RMB1.265 million yuan.
Lot 2026 A Model-o Victorian Style Grand Piano, By Steinway & Sons
Sale Price: RMB 1,265,000
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