Asian art sales deliver three days of glorious results at Hindman

 

Left, archaic bronze rectangular food vessel, Fangding, $487,500; Right, Japanese silver rabbit-form bonbonniere, $8,125
Left, archaic bronze rectangular food vessel, fangding, $487,500; Right, silver rabbit-form bonbonniere, $8,125

CHICAGO – The sale of an archaic bronze food vessel in Hindman Auctions’ March 29 Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art auction capped three successful days of Asian Art sales. The auction achieved more than $2.24 million, doubling its presale estimate. Also headlining the sale was property from the estate of Hisazo Nagatani, an admired collector and connoisseur of Asian works art. Stunning results were seen across all three sales, beginning with Japanese and Korean Works of Art on March 25, followed by Strong Diversions: Property from a Lifetime of Play on March 28, and concluding with Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art on March 29.

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Chinese jades, archaic bronze vessels await at Hindman, March 29

Carved yellow jade covered vase, est. $15,000-$25,000
Carved yellow jade covered vase, est. $15,000-$25,000
Carved yellow jade covered vase, est. $15,000-$25,000

CHICAGO – An archaic bronze vessel and some of the last remaining pieces from the estate of collector Hisazo Nagatani will be offered at Hindman’s March 29 Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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