An important Imperial green jade 'San Xi Tang' double-gourd seal, Qianlong
An important Imperial green jade 'San Xi Tang' double-gourd seal, Qianlong

Chinese Works of Art

Bonhams Chinese Art department is renowned for offering the finest works of art representing the richness and breadth of China's artistic heritage, particularly Imperial porcelain, white and spinach green jades, cloisonné and Buddhist art. Specialised international auctions are held globally, including London, Hong Kong and San Francisco.

Lots in future auctions

An exceptional large archaic bronze ritual wine vessel, zun Shang dynasty
A fine celadon-glazed and copper-red decorated 'wufu' bowl Yongzheng six-character mark and of the period
A rare 'gaoshan', 'furong' and 'yuewei' soapstone 'European subject' panel Early Qing dynasty
A rare famille rose 'bats and longevity' stem cup Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period
A rare peach-bloom circular brushwasher with box and cove Kangxi six-character mark and of the period
A pair of brilliantly enamelled doucai 'chicken' bowls Kangxi

Highlights from past auctions

A magnificent blanc-de-Chine figure of Guanyin Impressed He Chaozong mark, circa 1640
Sold for £529,250 inc. premium
A magnificent blanc-de-Chine figure of Guanyin Impressed He Chaozong mark, circa 1640
A magnificent and important pale green jade mountain, 18th century, Dedicated by Li Hong Zhang to Prince Gong; wood stand
Sold for £481,250 inc. premium
A magnificent and important documentary pale green jade mountain 18th century, dedicated by Li Hong Zhang to Prince Gong
A magnificent and extremely rare monumental gilt-bronze and cloisonné-enamelled incense burner and cover Beijing Palace Workshops, Qianlong
Sold for HK$ 12,980,000 inc. premium
A magnificent and extremely rare monumental gilt-bronze and cloisonné-enamelled incense burner and cover Beijing Palace Workshops, Qianlong
A blue and white hu vase box
Sold for £505,250 inc. premium
A very fine and large blue and white pear-shaped vase, hu Qianlong seal mark and of the period

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