Habsburg 2023 Singapore "Chinese Art" Autumn Auction Successfully Ends - Transaction Value Exceeding 6 Billion

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Habsburg 2023 Singapore "Chinese Art" Autumn Auction Successfully Ends - Transaction Value Exceeding 6 Billion
哈布斯堡2023·新加坡“中国艺术品”秋拍
 

On the evening of September 30, 2023, the Habsburg 2023 Singapore China Treasure Art Auction successfully concluded. This auction collection gathers various major artistic masterpieces such as ancient porcelain, calligraphy and painting, jade, coins, Buddhist art, purple sand art, contemporary art, design and craftsmanship. It can be said that the frames are wonderful!
 

拍卖会现场
Auction site
 
The collectors at the auction responded enthusiastically and the bidding was enthusiastic. The total transaction amount of the auction is 1136.13 million Singapore dollars, equivalent to approximately 6.083 billion Chinese yuan. Total transaction rate of collectibles: 50.33%. Among them, 11 lots sold for over 100 million yuan, and 95 lots sold for over 10 million yuan.
 
Porcelain Special Session
 
A total of 270 pieces of porcelain were sold in this autumn auction; Total transaction amount: 422.32 million (in Singapore dollars), equivalent to approximately 2261.1 million (in Chinese yuan), with a transaction rate of 50.74%. The porcelain special event features the Qing Emperor Qianlong's colorful Jiangshan Wandai Ruyi Ear Pipa Zun as the head, and ultimately 20 million (new coins) will be hammered!
 
清乾隆 禦制洋彩江山萬代如意耳琵琶尊
Lot 1003
Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty made the Yangcai Jiangshan Wandai Ruyi Ear Pipa Zun
Size: H: 37cm
Starting price: SGD 12830000
Transaction price: SGD 20000000
 
Collection Description: This product is a unique and exquisite painted artifact from the Qianlong official kiln. Its shape is noble and elegant, and the decoration is elegant and elegant. The two Ruyi ears are exquisite and exquisite. The Ruyi head is adorned with a red ribbon decorated with the golden color "Wan" character, which is vivid and elegant. It is a prominent symbol of the high-end fine imperial porcelain carving of the Qianlong Dynasty. The mouth edge is decorated with a Ruyi cloud head pattern, and the lower part is adorned with a long life ribbon pattern, which echoes the decoration on both ears. The painting depicts a landscape of a courtyard with mountains and rivers in the abdomen. In the distance, the palace towers stand tall, with eaves tilted and corners, surrounded by green pines and cypresses, resembling a fairyland. It is majestic and magical, with a towering pagoda towering like a cloud, gazing into the sky from the top of the mountain peaks. The lake is vast and the sky is cloudy, and the mountains stand tall. The lakeside fishing boat sings late, there are several thatched cottages in the jungle, and the distant mountains are covered in clouds and mist, seemingly thousands of miles away. Its composition is a combination of virtual and real elements, with sparse and delicate brushstrokes, and the mountains and stones are particularly beautiful. It has a light texture and thick moss, with a sharp edge and a delicate ink technique that is breathtaking. Shi Caiqing has a delicate and graceful appearance, with a simple and elegant color scheme that exudes a profound sense of elegance and elegance. It resembles the green mountains and rivers of the Song Dynasty in calligraphy and calligraphy, creating a poetic scene created by the Emperor Qianlong: "A light boat floats on the water, a fragrant path leads to the mountains and homes. The double ear shape echoes the theme decoration, symbolizing "the rivers and mountains will last for thousands of generations", which can be said to have unique ingenuity.
 
Jade Ware Special Session
 
A total of 87 items were sold in this autumn jade auction; Total transaction amount: 150.88 million (in Singapore dollars), equivalent to approximately 807.81 million (in Chinese yuan), with a transaction rate of 58.62%. The Jade Ware Special Session was led by the Qing Dynasty Qianlong Emperor Qianlong's imperial treasure, the Jiaolong Button White Jade Seal, and ultimately 22 million new coins were hammered!
 
清乾隆 乾隆帝御宝交龙钮白玉玺
Lot 2002
Qing Qianlong Emperor Qianlong's Imperial Treasure Jiaolong Button White Jade Seal
Size: 10.4 x 10.4 x 7.8 cm
Starting price: SGD 15780000
Transaction price: SGD 22000000
 
Collection description: This seal was made in the 31st year of the Qianlong reign (1766), during a period of strong national financial resources. The intertwining shape of the printed button twin dragons' bodies is obvious, with the dragon chest upright and the dragon head raised, giving a sense of majesty. The detailed carving of various parts of the dragon body, such as the scales, hair, and feet, is meticulous and delicate, which is a typical style of dragon buttons in the middle and early Qianlong period.
 
This precious seal is made of white jade with a cross dragon button, and is inscribed in the seal script "Ji Entang" in Yangwen. The printed body is engraved with the full text of the "Ji Entang Ji" by Emperor Qianlong. The overall appearance of this seal is good, but there are no signs of fire. Experts believe that this seal was originally stored in the Ji En Hall of the Old Summer Palace, which was looted by the British and French forces in 1860, and Ji En Hall was not spared. It is highly likely that this seal was burned to its current state in that great fire
 
The printed text "Ji En Tang Ji", made by Emperor Qianlong, is engraved in the surrounding area. The small regular script with a flying head in the pavilion is elegant and elegant. The engraver also has a very good grasp of calligraphy when carving, meticulously carving, so that every stroke has the same meaning, demonstrating a considerable level of craftsmanship. The three character seal script "Ji Entang" in the seal script is simple and agile, with strokes echoing each other, and the layout is just right.
 
Calligraphy and Painting Special Session
 
This autumn auction features a total of 213 calligraphy and painting items; Total transaction amount: 236.79 million (in Singapore dollars), equivalent to approximately 1267.77 million (in Chinese yuan), with a transaction rate of 49.3%. The calligraphy and painting special event started with Li Keran's "Red Mountains" and ended with 38 million New Coins!
 
李可染《万山红遍》
Lot 3209
Li Keran's "Red Mountains"
Size: 75.5 × 45.5cm
Starting price: SGD 10790000
Transaction price: SGD 38000000
 
Collection description: In "The Red Mountains and the Colorful Forest", the towering peaks occupy the center of the picture; A large number of vermilion dots were used, with a strong ink background. The red trees depicted in the foreground of the picture were like silhouettes; In the center of the painting, there are white waterfalls, white streams, and white tiled houses hidden behind them; The inscription 'The mountains are red, the forests are stained' is written in the upper right corner of the painting; At the bottom right of the screen, there is a "Sending Love" Zhu Wen seal opposite to the Bai Wen seal. The book 'The Red Mountains Bloom Through the Forest' carries a strong emotional color, expressing revolutionary emotions. Coupled with the author's own inner feelings about the mountains and rivers, through the systematic portrayal of the mountains and rivers, it creates a magnificent and magnificent red landscape artistic conception. The picture is bright red, containing infinite spiritual beliefs and implicit tension in the tranquility.
 
On the basis of sketching landscapes from life, Li Keran made breakthroughs and innovations, boldly combining Chinese red with Chinese ink, creating a passionate patriotism. The mountains with a strong sense of color in the distance complement the main peak of Chinese red in the middle, emitting the author's broad mindedness and strong sense of nationality; The graceful trees in the vicinity and the pale yellow tender shoots above make the entire picture reflect the longing for life and the praise for life; The images in the painting all reveal an upward vitality. The artistic conception expressed in the screen is not only a representation of the appearance of mountains and rivers, but also a concrete representation of the spirit of the Red Revolution.
 
Coin Special Session
 
A total of 245 pieces were sold in this autumn auction of coins; Total transaction amount: 74.91 million (in Singapore dollars), equivalent to approximately 40.106 million (in Chinese yuan), with a transaction rate of 52.65%. The coin special session features Cao Kun's constitutional commemoration of the worthless military gold coin as the first, and the final 3.8 million (new coins) fell to the hammer!
 
曹锟像宪法纪念无币值戎装金币
Lot 4002
Cao Kun's Constitution Commemorates the Valuable Military Gold Coin
Size:/
Starting price: SGD 1680000
Transaction price: SGD 3800000
 
Collection description: In 1923, Cao Kun's armed statue was established as a commemorative silver coin and a gold sample coin. This coin is well crafted and clear, with full pressure. The portrait is vivid and lifelike, with a red color in the golden gold. It is in excellent condition and is very rare. The portrait coin is an honorary and genuine product, which is highly valued by collectors. The Cao Kun commemorative coin was minted by the Beiyang government in 1923 to commemorate Cao Kun's appointment as the President of the Beiyang government, with a circulation of approximately 100 pieces. This coin is divided into two types: silver and gold. Silver commemorative coins are mainly given to ordinary officials, while gold is given to senior officials.
 
Miscellaneous Special Session
 
This autumn auction has a total of 238 miscellaneous items, with a total transaction amount of 25.123 million (Singapore dollars), equivalent to approximately 1345.08 million (RMB), and a transaction rate of 45.38%. The miscellaneous event was led by the Qing Kangxi Bronze Gilded Gold Inlaid Gemstone Infinite Shou Buddha, with a final drop of 28 million New Coins!
 
清康熙 铜鎏金嵌宝石无量寿佛
Lot 5001
Qing Kangxi Bronze Gilded Gold Inlaid with Gemstones, Infinite Shou Buddha
Size: H: 58cm
Starting price: SGD 10700000
Transaction price: SGD 28000000
 
Collection Description: Infinite Shou Buddha is an incarnation of Amitabha Buddha. In Tibetan Buddhism, it is the main Buddha of the Five Buddhas and Five Wisdom in the Western world, and the leader of the Western Paradise. The Buddha observes wisdom, with infinite brightness and lifespan, and can bring longevity, good luck, and wisdom. Wuliangshou Buddha is an extremely important and widely circulated deity in Buddhist beliefs. Due to the fact that this deity can not only satisfy the pursuit of longevity for all living beings in this world, but also lead kind-hearted beings to transcend the suffering of reincarnation after death, leading to a beautiful Western paradise. For over a thousand years, there have been countless single statue works with the theme of Infinite Life Buddha.
 
The statue is made of gold and copper material, wearing a five leaf wreath on the head. The wreath is adorned with gorgeous decorations, with dense and vivid flower branches arranged tightly. Coral, lapis lazuli, and turquoise beads are interlaced and inlaid, making it exquisite and beautiful. Ears are adorned with carved earrings, tied in a U-shaped shape with a crown and ribbon around the ears. The face is round, with a wide forehead and a prominent white hair between the eyebrows, eyes slightly open, eyelids curved upwards, and a smile on the face. The Buddha statue is dressed in heavenly robes, with a silk robe hanging from the shoulder and arms around the lotus pedestal, giving it a more dynamic and elegant feel. Wearing necklaces and various ornaments on the chest, arms, and feet, the various gemstones embedded in the necklaces and ornaments complement each other.
 
The statue has a youthful and handsome face, with a childlike and innocent smile, symbolizing the peaceful and pure spiritual world within this Buddha. Both the face and skin exude a youthful aura. With both hands holding Zen meditation seals, sit cross legged on a double layer lotus platform. The lotus platform is covered with a lotus petal, with exquisite patterns carved on the end of the petal. It not only inherits the legacy of the Ming Dynasty palace statue, but also ushers in a new trend of this era. The shape is dignified and symmetrical, the proportion is comfortable, the materials are exquisite, and the cost is spared. The image is vivid and realistic, the craftsmanship is fine, and the momentum is grand, representing the highest level of craftsmanship statue in the Qing Dynasty, demonstrating the exquisite, elegant, and magnificent royal art style.

 

哈布斯堡2023秋拍现场

Habsburg 2023 Autumn Shooting Scene

哈布斯堡2023秋拍现场
Habsburg 2023 Autumn Shooting Scene

哈布斯堡2023秋拍现场
Habsburg 2023 Autumn Shooting Scene

哈布斯堡2023秋拍现场
Habsburg 2023 Autumn Shooting Scene
 

The 2023 Habsburg Singapore · China Treasure Art Auction is highly popular, with a record high number of visitors and bidders. Both new and old collectors demonstrated great artistic enthusiasm in this auction, and sincerely thank their friends for their attention and support to the Habsburg auction. Inheriting art and paying tribute to collections, this auction has come to a successful conclusion. Let's continue to work together and achieve great results. The global collection of the 2023 Qatar Royal Art Treasures Auction in Habsburg has begun, and the last grand auction in 2023 brings us back to Qatar! WeChat: HBSB-KF

 

Event Name: Habsburg 2023 Qatar Royal Art Treasures Auction is now soliciting

 

Auctioneer: Habsburg International Auction Co., Ltd.

 

Collection deadline: October 25, 2023
 

Auction address:Intersection of Salwa road, C Ring road - Doha,Qatar
 

Buyer group: from various regions around the world, with important buyers coming from countries and regions such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, etc.