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Chinese yellow-ground green-enameled dragon bowl, estimated at $600-$800

Porcelain, jade and more in Hindman’s Asian Decorative Art sale closing Mar. 31

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Chinese yellow-ground green-enameled dragon bowl, estimated at $600-$800

Chinese yellow-ground green-enameled dragon bowl, estimated at $600-$800

CHICAGO – On Friday, March 31, starting at 10 am Central time, Hindman will present a sale of Asian Decorative Art, featuring more than 400 lots of porcelain, jade, metalwork and stone sculpture. The timed-closing online sale highlights selections from the estate of Richard S. Ravenal of Livingston Manor, New York, as well as offerings from the eclectic collection of the late Jose M. Neistein of Sao Paulo, Brazil and Washington. D.C. In addition, the auction is part of a series of Hindman sales of Asian art that includes its Chinese & Himalayan Works of Art auction on Tuesday, March 28 and its Japanese & Korean Works of Art sale on Wednesday, March 29. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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A Qing dynasty-style jade emerald bangle made $700,000 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2018. Image courtesy of Harvard Auction Inc. and LiveAuctioneers.

Jade jewelry: green is keen, and white is a delight

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A Qing dynasty-style jade emerald bangle made $700,000 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2018. Image courtesy of Harvard Auction Inc. and LiveAuctioneers.

A Qing dynasty-style jade emerald bangle made $700,000 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2018. Image courtesy of Harvard Auction Inc. and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Jade is having a bit of a moment, which is a pleasant surprise. Until recently, the gemstone was thought of as too traditional, strictly belonging to Grandmother’s or Auntie’s generation. Today, Instagram is filled with photos of young women flaunting their prized jade jewelry, and desirable pieces are bringing strong prices at auction.

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Artemis Gallery to auction antiquities, ethnographica, Picasso pottery, May 19

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Gandharan Empire schist sculpture of Bodhisattva Maitreya (The Earthly Buddha), 3rd century CE, exquisitely carved to show deity in lotus position, wearing ‘jewelry’ with billowing folds of a lengthy robe secured by a stippled belt. Size: 10.6in wide, 12.6in high; 15.3in high when measured with included custom stand. Refer to examples at Victoria and Albert Museum, British Museum, and Metropolitan Museum of Art. Purchased in Afghanistan in 1961. Estimate $22,000-$33,000

BOULDER, Colo. – On Thursday, May 19, Artemis Gallery will auction a very special collection of fine art from the Hollywood Hills that includes coveted Picasso and Rookwood ceramics. This lively private collection is a featured highlight of the company’s 153-lot auction event composed primarily of classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from many of the world’s most influential and celebrated cultures. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African/tribal, Oceanic and Spanish Colonial-era civilizations are represented. All auction items are guaranteed to be authentic, legally acquired and legal to resell, if desired. Bid absentee or live via the Internet through LiveAuctioneers.

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Pair of jadeite jade 14K gold drop earrings, $19,200

Jewelry, Asian and fine art found favor at Michaan’s September auctions

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Pair of jadeite jade 14K gold drop earrings, $19,200

Pair of jadeite jade 14K gold drop earrings, $19,200

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s final quarter of 2021 got off to a rollicking start in September, with strong sales conducted on September 17 and September 18.

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Hindman’s Asian art sales exceed $2.1 in September

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Famille verte porcelain figure of Guanyin, $200,000

Famille verte porcelain figure of Guanyin, $200,000

CHICAGO – On September 23 to 25, Hindman Auctions’ Asian Art sales realized more than $2.1 across three auctions.

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Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra (The Great Wisdom Sutra), translated and delivered by Xuanzang, est. $100,000-$150,000

Trio of Hindman Asian art sales led by handwritten Sutra

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Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra (The Great Wisdom Sutra), translated and delivered by Xuanzang, est. $100,000-$150,000

Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra (The Great Wisdom Sutra), translated and delivered by Xuanzang, est. $100,000-$150,000

CHICAGO – On September 23 to 25, Hindman Auctions will present three days of Asian Art sales offering more than 900 lots ranging from early Asian lacquer and pottery wares to late 19th through early 20th century precious stone carvings and paintings. The series will launch with Asian Works of Art on September 23, followed by Japanese Works of Art on September 24 and will conclude with an online sale on September 25. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Stunning jadeite incense burner to star at Oakridge Sept 18-20 auction

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Chinese jadeite lidded tripod censer with wooden stand, est. $80,000-$100,000

Chinese jadeite lidded tripod censer with wooden stand, est. $80,000-$100,000

ASHBURN, Va. – Oakridge Auction Gallery is excited to announce a Fine Asian Art & Antiques sale packed with impressive lots of Asian art from throughout history. Scheduled for September 18-20, this auction will feature more than 600 lots separated into three sessions: Session 1 – Ceramics and Works of Art beginning at 9 am Eastern time on September 18; Session 2 – Paintings and Calligraphy, beginning at 10 am Eastern time on September 19; and Session 3 – Snuff Bottles, beginning at 10 am Eastern time on September 20. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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