HONG KONG.- China Guardian Hong Kong July Auction 2020 “Objects of Desire: Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art” completed with outstanding results, achieving nearly HK$ 10 million, and received heated online and offline bidding.

Mr. Wang Jing, General Manager of Ceramics and Works of Art of China Guardian (HK) Auctions Co., Ltd, says, “This is the first auction of China Guardian (Hong Kong) this year. We stood together to serve our clients who were not unable to attend our auctions in HK, by offering online and offline bidding for the very first time. We have received biddings online from around the world, which contributed to 20% of the sale aggregate.

The sale was led with intense competition on Lot 267 A Famille Rose‘Gold Fish’Jardinière, which hammered down at HK$ 470,000 and sold for HK$ 554,600 (with premium) after 15 bids. Lot 315 A Russet Jade Disc received the most interest, with bids opening at HK$45,000 and eventually selling for HK$ 708,000 (with premium) after 10 minutes of bidding war, 49 bids between bidders on the phone and on the floor. The superb results reflect that the interest of buyers still remain strong with Ming, Qing dynasty porcelain and archaic jades.

I am satisfied with results given the pandemic. It was a warm up for us to prepare ourselves for the upcoming contemporary art auction in August, and most certainly to gather momentum for the Autumn Auctions in October. We would like to thank our clients for their support, and we look forward to seeing them at the convention center this autumn.”

TOP LOTS




• Lot 315: A Russet Jade Disc, Huan. HK$ 708,000/US$90,769

• Lot 267: A Famille Rose ‘Gold Fish’ Jardinière. HK$ 554,600/US$71,102

• Lot 290: An Underglazed Copper Red ‘Three Fish’ Dish. HK$ 436,600/US$55,974

• Lot 391: A Pair of Archaic Gold and Silver-inlaid Bronze Crossbow Holders. HK$ 354,000/45,384

• Lot 293. A Blue and White ‘Floral’ Vase, Zun. HK$ 295,000/US$37,820

• Lot 217: An Anhua-decorated White-Glazed Lotus Stem Bowl. HK$ 295,000/US$37,820