The Facts
Bonhams will hold three live sales during Asia Week New York on September 14 and 15, 2026, at its flagship galleries at 111 West 57th Street. The sales—Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Fine Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy, and Fine Japanese & Korean Art—feature exceptional works spanning centuries. Highlights include a gilt-copper-alloy elephant stand from the Qianlong/Jiaqing period (estimate $150,000–250,000), a rare zitan 'Lotus' Luohan bed and kang table (estimate $600,000–900,000), and an iconic Hokusai print of Red Fuji. The ceramics sale also presents a single-owner collection of 41 Chinese snuff bottles, while the paintings sale includes works by masters such as Zhang Daqian, Qi Baishi, and contemporary ink artists.
The Signal
The series marks Bonhams' first fall season in its newly expanded flagship galleries, building on momentum from its March sales. Dessa Goddard, Senior Vice President and Head of Asian Art for Bonhams Americas, emphasized the strength of the market and the range of offerings for collectors worldwide. The presence of museum-quality pieces—like the elephant stand with parallels in the Palace Museum, Beijing—underscores the depth of provenance and craftsmanship available. For collectors of Asian art, this sale series signals continued robust demand across categories, from classical ceramics and furniture to modern ink paintings and Japanese prints, offering opportunities at various price points.
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- Artists: Liu Dan, Zhang Daqian, Qi Baishi, Pu Ru, Katsushika Hokusai, Li Junting
- People: Dessa Goddard, Lai Loy
- Auction Houses: Bonhams
- Locations: New York
- Prices: $150,000–250,000, $600,000–900,000, $40,000–60,000, $60,000–90,000
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