Lempertz Asian Art Auction Features Astamangala Gallery Collection, June 13
On April 6, 2026, Lempertz announced its Asian Art auction scheduled for June 13, 2026, led by the collection of the Astamangala Gallery, the life's work of the late Sjoerd de Vries. The sale includes 58 lots from the Amsterdam-based gallery, with a focus on Tibetan art, such as a pair of silk-brocade temple hangings (estimate €20,000–€25,000) and a selection of Tang dynasty terracotta Lokapala guardian figures (€80,000–€100,000). Additional highlights span two millennia: archaic jade and ritual vessels from the Ernst Arthur Voretzsch collection, a Zhengde-mark Ming porcelain dragon bowl (€10,000–€15,000), and a 1964 calligraphic work by Bokujinkai co-founder Morita Shiryū (€15,000–€20,000). The sale also offers a rare boxwood snail netsuke by Shunshōan Toyomasa, dated 1840, estimated at €22,000–€26,000.
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The auction represents a rare dispersal of a dedicated private collection formed over decades, offering collectors museum-quality Tibetan textiles and Tang ceramics. The inclusion of modern Japanese calligraphy and master netsuke expands the event's cross-cultural appeal. For the market, the moderate estimates on many lots suggest an accessible entry point, while the exceptional rarity of pieces like the snail netsuke—one of only six known examples—could drive competitive bidding. The sale underscores continuing demand for well-documented provenance from notable European collections.
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- Artists: Morita Shiryū, Shunshōan Toyomasa
- People: Sjoerd de Vries, Ernst Arthur Voretzsch
- Auction Houses: Lempertz
- Galleries: Astamangala Gallery
- Locations: Cologne
- Prices: €20,000–€25,000, €80,000–€100,000, €15,000–€20,000, €10,000–€15,000, €22,000–€26,000
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