Leading global auction house Christie’s will hold its 2011 Hong Kong Autumn Sales from 25th to 30th November, 2011 at the Grand Hall in the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. This follows a record-breaking Spring season in Asia for Christie’s, with sales totalling HK$4bn/US$515m, as well as strong results at its recent Hong Kong Wine Sale on 3-4 September which achieved HK$59.47m/US$7.64m. The Autumn auctions will comprise 12 sales covering six major categories, offering some of the rarest and most exceptional works in Chinese paintings, Chinese ceramics and works of art, Asian 20th century and contemporary art, as well as rare luxury collectibles such as wine, jewellery and watches.  As the art market remains strong in Asia and the appetite for collecting continues to grow, Christie’s Hong Kong – in its 25th year – leads the market with the best works at reasonable estimates that will appeal to both seasoned and new collectors alike.  

Of particular note this season is the integration of Southeast Asian art into the Asian 20th century & contemporary art sale. Previously sold in a separate category, Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art will enjoy a new level of international exposure when placed alongside the art from China, India, Japan and Korea. This integration – a first for any international auction house – completes the consolidation of contemporary and modern art from different parts of Asia to create a wider pan-Asian category that is a parallel to its Western counterpart.

CHRISTIE’S HONG KONG AUTUMN AUCTIONS 2011
Auctions: 25 – 30 November | Public viewing: Begins 24 November
Grand Hall, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

Friday, 25 Nov
James Christie Room
10.30am Finest and Rarest Wines (Part I)

Saturday, 26 Nov
James Christie Room
12nn Finest and Rarest Wines (Part II)
7pm Faces of the New China: An Important Private Collection (Evening Sale)
7.30pm Asian 20th Century & Contemporary Art (Evening Sale)

Sunday, 27 Nov
James Christie Room
10am Asian 20th Century Art (Day Sale)
3pm Asian Contemporary Art (Day Sale)

Monday, 28 Nov
James Christie Room
2.30pm Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy

Tuesday, 29 Nov
James Christie Room
10am & 2.30pm Fine Chinese Modern Paintings
Woods Room
1.30pm Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels

Wednesday, 30 Nov
James Christie Room
10am & 2pm
Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
Exceptional Chinese works of art from an Important European Collection
Woods Room
11am & 3pm Important Watches