A Large Jade 'Eight Buddhist Emblems' Ruyi Scepter, Qing Dynasty
Jade 17 1/2in inches
by Chinese
A Rare and Important Blue and White Garlic-Mouth Vase, Yongzheng seal mark and of the period
Vase 21 5/8 inches
by Chinese
Los Angeles Sushi Series / Torigai and Woman, 1982
Watercolor on paper
by Masami Teraoka
October 9
– October 13
Bonhams Asian Decorative Arts auction will be held in its San Francisco sales room on October 13, 2015 starting at 10am. The items in the sale have been drawn from a number of private collectors, estates and institutions, which include items that have not been available to the public for decades. The range of materials include porcelains, jades, snuff bottles, furniture and paintings.
Friday,
October 9
5:00pm-7:00pm
October 9
– October 11
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Auction Preview for the October 13th Asian Decorative Arts Auction will be taking place from 10am-5pm on October 9th, 10th and 11th.
October 10
– October 10
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Bonhams is pleased to host the Honolulu Biennial Foundation for a tour and reception in conjunction with our San Francisco preview of Made in California: Contemporary Art.
Bonhams specialists will provide an overview of the sale, with a particular focus on artists connected to and inspired by Hawai’i such as Masami Teraoka, Nathan Oliveira, and De Wain Valentine.
Through the celebration of contemporary art from the Americas, Pacific and Asian continent, the Honolulu Biennial Foundation presents the Honolulu Biennial, which engages with the rich cultural diversity of Hawai‘i, presenting an international arts festival of local resonance.
Please RSVP to info@honolulubiennial.org
Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Korean, Southeast Asian, Himalayan & Central Asian, Islamic & Middle Eastern
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. Specialized international auctions are held globally, including London, Hong Kong, New York and San Francisco.
Founded in 1793, Bonham’s is one of the world's largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques. The present company was formed by the merger in November 2001 of Bonhams & Brooks and Phillips Son & Neale. In August 2002, the company acquired Butterfields, the principal firm of auctioneers on the West Coast of America. Today, Bonhams offers more sales than any of its rivals. Bonhams has a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 25 countries offering sales advice and valuation services in 60 specialist areas. For a full listing of upcoming sales, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments go to www.bonhams.com.
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