Chinese Art

Nianhua, 19th–20th century. Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper.

Over the centuries, Chinese artists have created a variety of objects based on or embellished by the twelve animals: mirrors, jade and terracotta statuettes, vases, and paintings.

Yue Minjun, Infanta, 1997. Oil on canvas. 78 3/4 × 74 13/16 in. (200 × 190 cm). Detail.

Chinese Contemporary Art Exchange at LACMA

“There has never before been a period of greater accessibility, and greater opportunity for the people of any given culture to learn directly from one another,” says Susanna Ferrell, Wynn Resorts…

Side view of the Chinese porcelain bowl found at a yard sale.

Chinese Porcelain: $35 Yard Sale Purchase Goes For $721,800

Last year, a man bought a Chinese bowl for $35 at a yard sale in Connecticut. In March 2021, the very same bowl went for auction at Sotheby’s and was sold for $721,800.

Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien), detail of Self Portrait with a Tibetan Mastiff. Splashed ink and color on gold paper. 69 1/4 x 37 3/4 inches.

Zhang Daqian Featured in Sotheby's Hong Kong Spring Sales

Sotheby’s April 18 Hong Kong sale, ICONS: Masterpieces from across time and space, features—as the name implies—a vast array of items chosen for their ability to inspire and delight viewers.…

Folding screen, dark burgundy and intricately decorated to show a courtyard with Chinese structures and pavilions and garden features wit people mingling about.

Rare Chinese Porcelain & Celadon Lead Freeman's Auction

Freeman’s will hold its Asian Arts auction on April 8, the sale will showcase a rare example of Chinese Porcelain, a carved twelve-panel “Coromandel” folding screen, and a hanging scroll attributed…

Zao Wou-Ki detail of painting modern art

The Powerful Hurricane Paintings of Zao Wou-Ki

Master artist Zao Wou-Ki was one of the titans of Chinese art in the post- war period. His energetic painting ‘13.02.62’, offered in our upcoming auction Beyond Legends: Modern Art Evening Sale (…

Zhuang Hong Yi, Journey, 2020. Fine rice paper and acrylic on canvas.

HOFA London Hosts Zhuang Hong Yi Solo Show

In time for spring, celebrated Asian sculptural painter, Zhuang Hong Yi, will unveil his newest works in the highly anticipated solo exhibition titled Essence. Launching HOFA Gallery, London, on 8…

Boy reporter Tintin and his dog hide from a stylized dragon in a large Chinese vase. The background landscape is done in the traditional Chinese style.

Rejected Tintin Cover Art Breaks Auction Record

On January 14, Artcurial offered a record-setting original, unpublished cover design from The Adventures of Tintin, one of the most iconic European comics of the 20th century.

several ceramic objects with white background

Tang Sancai Ceramics From the Collection of Susan Chen

The Chinese Tang Dynasty is unparalleled in the opulence of its works of art. Sotheby’s upcoming sale ‘Important Chinese Art’ (4 November | London) features exquisite Tang Sancai coloured ceramic…

Zao Wou-Ki’s Stunning Work of Nature

Master artist Zao Wou-Ki was a Chinese-French painter who was one of the very first to make the link between eastern and western art. In this Sotheby’s video, hear how his painting ‘12.12.68’ is…

Qing Wonder Reunited for the First Time in Over a Century

Marvel at the ingenuity and skill of this Qing Dynasty scroll as we bring to life a masterpiece revered by artists and collectors for hundreds of years.

An Ancient Vessel Forged from Fires of the Warring States

2500 years ago, China was fractured into competing aristocratic states vying for supreme control. Warfare hastened cultural exchange and ultimately gave rise to a unique visual language across the…

carved jade Table screen with landscape scene and small figures

Jade: The Invaluable Stone

As a jewel or as a weapon, from China to Mexico, passing through India and New Zealand, jade has influenced the political, social, and economic life of many different cultures around the world.