Bonhams Asia Week in New York Achieves $16.96M, Highest Total Ever
The Facts
Bonhams concluded its Asia Week in New York with total sales of $16.96 million, the highest ever for the series. The six sales included Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art, The Maitri Collection, Chinese Works of Art, and Fine Japanese and Korean Art. Top lots included a 13th/14th century gilt copper figure of Shakyamuni Buddha that sold for $1,392,500, and a 15th century Tibetan sculpture of Avalokiteshvara for $1,212,500. Other notable results: a rare Nepalese bronze of Manjusri for $672,500, and a hanging scroll by Yu Feian for $348,500.
The Signal
The results underscore Bonhams' strong position in Asian art, particularly in the Himalayan and Southeast Asian categories. The sale of the Khasa Malla Buddha and the Tibetan Avalokiteshvara demonstrate sustained demand for high-quality religious sculptures. The strong performance across categories, from Chinese paintings to Japanese swords, signals broad collector interest in Asian art at a time when the market remains selective.
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- Artists: Yu Feian
- People: Dessa Goddard, Edward Wilkinson
- Auction Houses: Bonhams
- Museums: Currier Museum of Art
- Locations: New York
- Prices: $16.96 million, $1,392,500, $1,212,500, $672,500, $348,500, $275,000, $187,500, $87,500
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