The Facts
Aguttes announced its upcoming Asian Art auction, to be held September 16, 2026, in Neuilly-sur-Seine. Curated by Clémentine Guyot, director of the auction house's Asian Art Department, the sale features Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other works. Among the highlights are a jade scepter (ruyi) from the Qianlong reign, adorned with peaches and bats, and a rare rhinoceros-horn libation cup with plum-branch relief carving. Public viewing runs September 11–15, 2026.
The Signal
The auction underscores sustained collector appetite for imperial Chinese objects, particularly those with strong provenance and symbolic resonance. The ruyi's imperial associations and the rhino-horn cup's literati pedigree appeal to both established connoisseurs and a new generation of Asia-focused collectors. Guyot's curation signals Aguttes' deepening position in a market traditionally dominated by London and Hong Kong salesrooms.
- People: Clémentine Guyot
- Auction Houses: Aguttes
- Locations: Neuilly-sur-Seine
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