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Poly Huayi (Shanghai) auction debut successful realised a total of RMB 837 million

2017-03-06 15:54:25

Poly Huayi (Shanghai) first auction debuted in Jing' An Shangri-La, West Shanghai on December 22, 2016 realising a total of RMB 837 million.  With 17 lots of artwork realised over RMB 10 million£¬ the first Poly Huayi (Shanghai) auction was a huge success.

Since the port opening in 1843, Shanghai, a city center of western economic and cultural exchange, has been a window for the spread of western culture and art in China. Poly Huayi (Shanghai) held their first auction: ¡°Dialogue: Important Eastern & Western Art Evening Sale, from Hunting in the Fall Scroll to Pablo Picasso¡± was a triumph with a total sale of RMB 590 million. The Western Master special received unprecedented attention with Pablo Picasso, Femme sous la Lampe (Jacqueline) sold at RMB 58.65 million, Claude Monet, Sainte-Adresse realised RMB 37.95 million, Paul Gauguin, Coin du Jardin and Giorgio Morandi, Natura Morta realised RMB 11.5 million. With no doubt the ¡°Western Master Special¡± was the most successful auction of western art amongst mainland China with 10 works realising a total of RMB 206 million. ¡°Chinese Painting¡± also achieved an outstanding turnover. As the opening lot, the ancient painting Yuan Dynasty Royal Autumn-Hunting which realised RMB 63.25 million. Wang Hui, Landscape realised RMB 48.3 million, which is the second highest realised artwork of Wang Hui. Ren BoNian, Various Objects realised for RMB 10.12 million. Lots from Modern calligraphy and painting Fu BaoShi, Chairman Mao¡¯s Poetry of Shaoshan which realised RMB45.42 million. Zhang DaQian, Lotus realised at twice the valued price ¨C RMB 14.95 million. During the ¡°Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Special¡± Qi Baishi lots which realised RMB 5.75 million. Ma Jin, Horse Riding Picture of Emperor Qianlong by Lang Shining (Copy) which realised RMB 4.14 million. ¡°Contemporary Ink Art¡± achieved a good result with Xu Lei, Decent of the Moon and Lou ZhenGang, Nature-32a¡¢Nature-32b¡¢Nature-32c¡¢Nature-32d realised respectively for RMB 4.48 million and 3.22 million. Chinese Modern and Counterparty Art Wu GuanZhong Special maintained an advantage at Poly Beijing, this time 2 of his lots Night and Daisy realised respectively for RMB 28.15 million and 16.10 million.  Leng Jun, Centurial Landscape No.3 realised for RMB 28.17 million, Zeng FanZhi, Untitled 07-14 realised for RMB21.27 million and Chu The-Chun, Expansion realised for 11.04million.

¡°Dialogue: Important Eastern & Western Art Evening Sale, from Hunting in the Fall Scroll to Pablo Picasso¡±

 

Lot 769

Anonymous, Yuan Dynasty Royal Autumn-Hunting
RMB 63,250,000

Lot 818
Pablo Picasso, Femme sous la Lampe (Jacqueline)
RMB 58,650,000

Lot 765
Wang Hui, Landscape
RMB 48,300,000

Lot 809
Claude Monet, Sainte-Adresse
RMB 46,000,000

Lot 687
Fu BaoShi, Chairman Mao¡¯s Poetry of Shaoshan
RMB 45,425,000

Lot 811
Paul Gauguin, Coin du Jardin
RMB 37,950,000

Lot 815
Paul C¨¦zanne, L¡¯Estaque
RMB 28,750,000

Lot 830
Wu GuanZhong, Night
RMB 28,175,000

Lot 839
Leng Jun, Centurial Landscape No.3
RMB 28,175,000

Lot 843
Zeng FanZhi, Untitled 07-14
RMB 21,275,000

Lot 831
Wu GuanZhong, Daisy
RMB 16,100,000

Lot 820
Giorgio Morandi, Natura Morta
RMB 11,500,000

Lot 827
Chu Teh-Chun, Expansion
RMB 11,040,000

Lot 768
Ren BoNian, Various Objects
RMB 10,120,000

Lot 812
Georges Rouault, Interireur Deglise
RMB 8,050,000

Lot 814
Paul Cezanne, Don Quichotte, vu de dos
RMB 8,050,000

Lot 825
Zao Wou-Ki, 13.1.90
RMB 6,670,000

Lot 850
Zhou ChuYa, Joe & Jules
RMB 6,325,000

Lot 835
Chen YiFei, Reminiscence of Shanghai
RMB 5,980,000

Lot 806
Takashi Murakami, Floating Campsite
RMB 5,750,000

Lot 829
Wu GuanZhong, A Field Well (Reflection in Water)
RMB 5,635,000

Chinese Paining and Calligraphy

 

Lot 685
Qi BaiShi, Leechee
RMB 5,750,000

Lot 657
Xu Lei, Decent of the Moon
RMB 4,485,000

Lot 770
Ma Jin, Horse Riding Picture of Emperor Qianlong by Lang Shining (Copy)
RMB 4,140,000

Lot 656
Lou ZhenGang, Nature-32a¡¢Nature-32b¡¢Nature-32c¡¢Nature-32d

RMB 3,220,000

Lot 689
Zhang DanQian Wang JiQian, Various Subjects

RMB 2,300,000

The category of antique rarities has attracted many collectors from the Yangtze River Delta region. Therefore, we have organized auctions mainly with Red Porcelain and other culture supplies. ¡°Masterly Artistry Jian SongGe Wondrous Objects in the Scholar¡¯s Studio¡± realised 100% of the lots with a total of RMB 61.45 million sale, becoming Poly Huayi (Shanghai) first ¡°white glove¡± special. ¡°Qing Period- Chen MingYuan¡¯s ChuanXiang Pot which realised RMB 34.5 million, making this a new personal sale record. ¡°Literary Mind in Harmony A Dedicated Sale of China¡¯s Purple-sand Tea Wares¡± concluded in a RMB 31.8 million sale. ¡°Qing Qianlong Period YiXing Stoneware ¡®Imperial Poem and Landscape¡¯ Teapot and Cover¡± and ¡°Qianlong Period An Yixing Stoneware ¡®Figures And Poem¡¯ Teapot and Cover¡± both realised RMB 9.77 million. The ¡°Chorus of Opulence and Elegance Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Special¡± totaled a sale of RMB 60.4 million. ¡°Yongzheng Period A Blue and White ¡°Leafy Scrolls¡± Vase, MeiPing¡± which realised RMB 86.25 million and ¡°Xuande Period A Blue and White ¡°Floral Scroll¡± Bowl¡± which realised RMB 8.05 million.

Masterly Artistry

JianSongGe Wondrous Objects in the Scholar¡¯s Studio

Chorus of Opulence and Elegance

Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art

 

Lot 564

Yongzheng Period

A Blue and White ¡°Leafy Scrolls¡± Vase, MeiPing
RMB 8,625,000

Lot 560

Xuande Period

A Blue and White ¡°Floral Scroll¡± Bowl
RMB 8,050,000

Lot 561

Jiajing Period

A Blue and White ¡®Dragon¡¯ Vase
RMB 5,290,000

Lot 549

14Th Century

A Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Figure of Vajradhara in Shalu Style
RMB 4,140,000

Lot 580

Wanli Period,

A Carved Cinnabar Lacquer ¡°Dragon¡± Square Tray
RMB 3,910,000

Literary Mind in Harmony

A Dedicated Sale of China¡¯s Purple-sand Tea Wares

 

Lot 511
Qing Qianlong Period

YiXing Stoneware ¡®Imperial Poem and Landscape¡¯ Teapot and Cover
RMB 9,775,000

Lot 517

Qianlong Period

An Yixing Stoneware ¡®Figures And Poem¡¯ Teapot and Cover
RMB 9,775,000

Lot 516
Qing Dynasty

An YiXing Stoneware ¡®Gongchun¡¯ Teapot and Cover
RMB 3,450,000

The first Shanghai luxury goods auction had a unexpected turnout.  ¡°Vintage Wine-Longevity Health Special¡± totaled a RMB 16.25 million sale. Maotai and Angong Niuhuang Pill(ANP) were realised under intense bidding. ¡°Important Jewels and Watches Special¡± totaled a RMB 39.04 million sale. The 28.62 CTS Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, Mounted in 18Karat white gold which realised RMB 17.25 million. ¡°Hermes Handbag Special¡± had an 80% sale and the highest realised lot was the Hermes Himalayan Nile Crocodile bag for RMB 828000.

 

Important Jewels and Watches

 

Lot 1106
28.62 CTS COLOMBIAN EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING, MOUNTED IN 18 KARAT WHITE GOLD,

WITH NO INDICATIONS OF CLARITY MODIFICATION, ACCOMPANIED BY SSEF AND AGL REPORTS

 

RMB 17,250,000

Lot 1103
47.46 CTS SRI LANKAN SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, MOUNTED IN I8 KARAT

WHITE GOLD, WITH NO INDICATIONS OF HEATING, ACCOMPANIED BY GUBELIN

REPORT
RMB 2,530,000

Lot 1188
10.137 CTS SRI LANKAN PADPARADSCHA AND DIAMOND RING, MOUNTED IN

18 KARAT WHITE GOLD, WITH NO INDICATIONS OF HEATING,

RMB 1,495,000

Vintage Wine-Longevity Health Special

 

 

During the first two days of the preview, Poly Huayi (Shanghai) auction invited industry giants, celebrities, as well as many collectors to gather in Shanghai. Additionally, ¡°Wang ZhongLei Solo Exhibition ¨CThat¡¯s it¡± previewed during the same days. 2016 Tian Gala Art charity also was a huge success.