The Facts
Bonhams will hold a special auction titled 'GISÈLE CROËS: A LEGACY' in Paris on December 10, featuring over 70 masterpieces of ancient Chinese art curated by Gisèle Croës over decades. Croës, a leading authority on ancient Chinese ritual bronzes, has devoted more than half a century to the field. The sale includes a magnificent late Shang dynasty bronze bell (estimate €400,000-600,000) and an important archaic bronze ritual wine vessel, among other works spanning from the Neolithic period to the Qing dynasty. The auction is distinguished by an outstanding group of ritual bronzes, early sculpture, and rare works with prestigious European provenances.
The Signal
This sale represents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire pieces from one of the most respected private collections of ancient Chinese art. Gisèle Croës' reputation as an institution in the field, built through decades of scholarship and exhibitions at TEFAF and other major fairs, adds significant provenance and market credibility. The offering of monumental Shang dynasty bronzes still in private hands is exceptionally scarce, making this auction a potential benchmark for the market in archaic Chinese ritual vessels. The collaboration with Gagosian in New York and Hong Kong further underscores the international reach of this legacy.
- People: Gisèle Croës, Asaph Hyman
- Auction Houses: Bonhams
- Galleries: Galerie Gisèle Croës
- Locations: Paris, Brussels, Maastricht, New York, Hong Kong
- Prices: €400,000-600,000
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