Chinese Ming dynasty cloisonne enameled gilt bronze meiping vase, estimated at $6,000-$9,000. Image courtesy of Clars Auction Gallery
OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery will hold back-to-back sales in August: a Summer Fine Jewelry & Timepieces auction on Thursday, August 10, and a Design + Art + Fine Asian Art sale on Friday, August 11. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Imperial pale celadon-white jade seal, $378,000
PHILADELPHIA — Ben Farina, Head of Asian Arts at Freeman’s expressed delight about the results of his curated Asian Arts auction held on October 14. Farina commented “We had a number of wonderful pieces from various regional collections, and we’ve greatly enjoyed working with the consignors to bring this material to auction.”
Freeman’s Chairman Alasdair Nichol presides over the auction of Sylvia Shaw Judson’s ‘Bird Girl’ on June 6. The sculpture realized $390,600.
PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s is pleased to reflect on the many successes of its spring/summer 2021 auction season. Despite the continued challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Freeman’s has not only maintained its standing, but deepened its relationships with clients, expanded its team with newly created positions, and broken several world auction records so far this year.
Red underglaze Meiping Dragons and Waves vase, which realized $2.3 million
PHILADELPHIA, Penn. — Freeman’s has announced the results of its April 8 Asian Arts auction, which featured lively bidding wars between online and phone buyers, resulting in many lots selling well above their pre-sale estimates. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.
