Hermann Historica offers bidders art, antiques, Asian art and more, May 6

Corinthian helmet dating to the late 6th or early 5th century B.C., estimated at €38,000-€76,000
Corinthian helmet dating to the late 6th or early 5th century B.C., estimated at €38,000-€76,000
Corinthian helmet dating to the late 6th or early 5th century B.C., estimated at €38,000-€76,000

MUNICH, Germany – The stage is set and the curtain is about to rise on Hermann Historica‘s Saturday, May 6 auction, titled Works of Art, Antiques, Ancient and Asian Art and featuring just under 750 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Chinese celadon Dragon charger achieves $390K at Doyle

Chinese celadon glazed porcelain Dragon charger with Yongzheng seal mark , $390,600
Chinese celadon glazed porcelain Dragon charger with Yongzheng seal mark , $390,600
Chinese celadon glazed porcelain Dragon charger with Yongzheng seal mark , $390,600

NEW YORK – Doyle held a successful auction of Asian Works of Art on March 21. Scheduled during Asia Week New York 2022, this highly-anticipated sale presented the arts of China, Japan and elsewhere in Asia dating from the Neolithic Period through the 20th century. Showcased were porcelains, bronzes, jades, snuff bottles, pottery, scholar’s objects, furniture and paintings from prominent collections and estates. With competitive international bidding, the sale totaled $2,020,508, with 100% sold by value.

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