‘Nobody doubts the sensation of Xiling Yinshe Auction, such one connecting people and communities!’
The commencement of Xiling Yinshe 2017 Spring Auction just encountered the beginning of the hottest days in Hangzhou. The high temperature added the liveliness of the halls where top-graded works of art were waiting for their new owners.
The three-day sale completed an imposing auction, totally more than 40 hours of continuous bidding at a remarkable outcome, RMB1.304 billion with a sales rate of 87.5%!
Among the lots, the bronze ‘Xi Jia’ Pan of Western Zhou Dynasty ended with a sale price of RMB212.75 million, creating a domestic record for Chinese works of art.
Thousands of eyes witnessed the epic moment for the Chinese art market as the sale attracted considerable publicity.
History is the record of the past. The 133-character inscription on the ‘Xi Jia’ Pan which makes it comparable to Shang Shu (a book of historic records) records unprecedentedly historical facts about King Xuan of Zhou Dynasty and his minister Yin Jifu, ranging from the defense of the border to the development of legal system and the silk road trade. The bronze is also a representation of the epigraphy since the Song Dynasty.
Adhering to the philosophy of Xiling Yinshe and bearing authenticity and transparency as its priority in the past thirteen years, Xiling Yinshe Auction has endeavored to promote a market-oriented, academic and innovative art industry, making it not only creative but also humanistic.
Our deep love to the history defines what we are and where we will be.
Such remarkable Xiling Yinshe 2017 Spring Auction is sure to be remembered as a great event in the auction industry in new China.
The successful closure of this sale signifies the beginning of a new chapter for China’s auction market, as the ‘Xi Jia’ Pan returns after 2,800 years and ignites the passion in other sales, making itself a true treasure in the current times as it was in the past.
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Let’s toast to the honor and eternity for the Chinese art market!
Highlights
Xiling Yinshe 2017 Spring Auction
The Fifth Year of Xuanwang Period, Western Zhou Dynasty·A Bronze Plate with Two Handles, ‘Xi Jia’ Pan
Sale Price: RMB212.75 million
A record sale for the artworks in China’s market
Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty A Duan Inkstone with Imperial Inscription
Sale Price: RMB8.855 million
Northern Song Dynasty A ‘Ding’ Case and Cover with ‘Shang Yao Ju’ Mark and Dragon Pattern
Sale Price: RMB6.325 million
Mid-Qing Dynasty A Purple Clay Teapot with ‘Xiang Heng’ Mark Made by Yang Pengnian and Engraved by Chen Mansheng Provenance: Collected by Gong Xinzhao
Sale Price: RMB14.49 million
A record sale of Mansheng Teapot by Xiling Yinshe Auction for the third time
A Fifty-Dollar Gold Coin with Dragon and Phoenix Patterns and Portrait of Zhang Zuolin
Sale Price: RMB9.085 million
A new domestic record for the gold coin.
Gang Mu Juan, Zi Zhi Tong Jian (Vol. 23), Printed in Luling of Jiangxi
Sale Price: RMB3.45 million
[Jia Ye Tang] Zeng Guang Zhu Shi Yin Bian Tang Liu Xian Sheng Ji (43 vols), Anthology (2 vols), Supplement (2 vols) and Appendix (1 vol)
Sale Price: RMB4.6 million
Zhang Ruitu Calligraphy in Running Script
Sale Price: RMB9.2 million
Song Luo, Ji Xiaolan, Liu Yong, Yi Bingshou, Yu Sheng, etc. Autumn Boating on Datong River
Sale Price: RMB11.04 million
Zheng Banqiao Bamboo
Sale Price: RMB11.04 million
Jin Nong Arhat
Sale Price: RMB9.2 million
Huang Binhong Autumn Hiking·Seven-Character Couplet in Seal Script
Sale Price: RMB14.95 million
A Lacquer ‘Zhong Ni’-Style ‘Qin’, Inscribed by Huang Binhong and Collected by Sun Mutang
Sale Price: RMB3.565 million
Lin Fengmian Two Beauties
Sale Price: RMB6.44 million
Qing Dynasty A Square Tianhuang Stone Seal for Prince Yi Xin’s Private Use
Sale Price: RMB6.9 million
16th Century A Gilt-Bronze Turquoise-Set Statue of Cakrasamvara
Sale Price: RMB8.165 million
Dark Russet Rough Hetian Seed Jade
Sale Price: RMB11.27 million
With 96 lots sold, Charity Sale: Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy in Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Wang Yiting's Birth pioneers as the first white glove in Xiling Yinshe 2017 Spring Auction.
The First Sale of Photographs and Films with a final deal closing at over RMB10 million builds a record in this category.
The list of white glove sales
'Xi Jia' Pan: Imperial Southern Song Collection and Chinese Bronze
Masterpieces by Chen Mansheng, Chen Yuzhong, Zhao Zhichen and Qian Song
Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy by Top Members of Xiling Yinshe
Charity Sale: Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy in Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Wang Yiting's Birth
Superb Works with Poetic Charm: Chinese Stone Carving Art
The list of Sales with sales rate over 90%
Modern and Contemporary Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy I
Modern and Contemporary Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy II
Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy by Shanghai Painting School
Return to Hangzhou: Huang Binhong’s Late Artlife
From Mei Lanfang to Chang Ch'unh-ho: China's Opera Arts
Entertaining Seals by Masters
Ever Lasting Glory·Refined Articles in the Study
Taste of Craftsmanship·Refined Articles in the Study
Collection of Jujingtang Studio·Refined Articles in the Study
Comics, Illustrations & Cartoons by Chinese Masters
Whisky, Brandy and Vintage Wine
Xiling Yinshe's First Sale of Chinese Medicinal Liquor, E-Jiao and Ginseng
Famous Chinese Wine
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