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Poly Auction Hong Kong 2018 Autumn Auction

Autumn Sales Proudly Present a Wide Variety of Rare and Fine Artworks

As a key member of Poly Auction, Poly Auction Hong Kong is a remarkable auction house in the Hong Kong and Asia

Pacific region. Poly Auction enters the international art market with the aim to become the most dynamic auction house

in the region and provide exceptional collections, professional consultation, and the highest quality service to local and

overseas collectors. The 2018 Autumn Auctions will be held between 28 September and 2 October 2018 at the Grand

Hyatt Hong Kong. Carefully selected and rarely seen works from different departments including Modern and

Contemporary Art, Chinese Paintings, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, and Jewels and Prestige Collections will be

gratefully presented in respect of local and overseas collectors‟ long-standing support.

The Autumn Auctions this year will present a wide variety of top works from the Modern and Contemporary category,

including featuring masterpieces by Zao Wou-Ki, Chu Teh-Chun, Wu Guanzhong and Yun Gee. The Chinese Ceramics

and Works of Art Department will present five exquisite sections, including more than a hundred lots of Chinese

ceramics, jadeware, treasures of the study, ancient bronzes, and Buddhist statues. Gathering old masters throughout the

history, the Chinese Paintings Department will bring a series of outstanding artworks by Xu Beihong, Qi Baishi, Zhao

Shao‟ang, Fan Zeng etc. The Jewels and Prestige Collections Department reveals an impressive variety of supreme-level

jewels including splendid jadeite, luxurious and outstanding watches, desirable limited Hermes handbags, precious

collection-level Moutai and whisky. We look forward to introducing an extraordinary feast celebrating remarkable

artistic creations in our upcoming autumn sale.

Highlight Lots of the Autumn Auctions

For 2018 Autumn Sale, Poly Auction Hong Kong is honored to present a diverse selection of modern Asian art including

valuable works of Chu Teh-Chun, Wu Guanzhong, Zao Wou-Ki, Yun Gee and Yayoi Kusama’s works from the late 1980s.

As well as special topics of Richard Lin (Lin Showyu), Inoue Yu-ichi’s calligraphic works. The sale will be demonstrating

diversified styles of art that rooted from different cultural contexts. A wide range of contemporary art works, including

Peach Blossom & Green Dog by Zhou Chunya, He Duoling’s two paintings spanning 30 years apart (one early period and

another painted recently), Luo Zhongli’s Crossing the River, works of Liu Ye and Cai Guo-Qiang will be presented,

showcasing the diversified yet flourishing Chinese contemporary art market, representing the spirit of the present era.

Modern and Contemporary Art Auction

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Besides, works of Nara Yoshimoto and KAWS adds another layer of flavours for collectors in building up a more

interesting, trendy collection portfolio.

Lot 125 RICHARD LIN

January 1967 Painted in 1967

Oil and aluminium on canvas 127.7 × 127.7 cm

Estimate: HK$ 5,500,000 - 6,500,000

One is Everything: 50 Years of Work by Richard Lin was published by Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts in 2010, and is

currently the most comprehensive academic volume recording all works of Richard Lin. According to its content, January

1967 is currently the largest of Lin's works from the 1960s from a private collection, and makes its first appearance at

auction after 50 years when it has been first shown, hence it is with great rarity and value. In January 1967, Lin has

compressed his intense, complex thoughts into the simplest forms of minimalist blocks. With careful, precise calculation,

the square canvas was divided into two unequal parts of rectangles, while the centre is occupied by an arrangement of

parallel areas, varying from broad to fine. The different shades of white were the result of different layers of oil pigment,

they have diverse density, and subsequently, causing subtle shifts in their shading. January 1967 best demonstrates the

repeated layering of the idea "white on white", and derives an ordered, planar relationship between different segments

of the surface. He constructs a limitless extension of space, in an attempt to express the implications, in Eastern Zen

thought, of the spaces of the universe.

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Lot 167 YUN GEE Hugo Rogers and Wife

Painted in 1955 Oil on canvas

74 x 91 cm Estimate: HK$ 3,000,000 - 4,000,000

Hugo Rogers and Wife is a continuation of the "Diamondism" style which Yun Gee started in the 1930s. By using multi-

angle segmentation, the effect of light dispersion when the stream goes through a triangular prism, the artist is

presenting the main subjects in an objective manner. The use of colour here is similar to that of his "Synchromism"

period. Here, red and blue are juxtaposed to stress out the sharp contrast between the coloured blocks, illustrating the

importance of such formal presentation of the scene with tension and passion. Hugo Rogers and Wife is recognized as

one of Yun Gee's final art work creation. Its challenging yet creative creation technique, together with the unusual

subject matter, gives best summary of the artist's life in his final years. It therefore provides precious and unique

historical data for researchers of Yun Gee.

Lot 160 CHU TEH-CHUN

Composition No. 169 Painted in 1965 Oil on canvas

73 × 99.7 cm

Estimate: HK$ 3,200,000 - 4,200,000

Composition No. 169 was created in 1965. After a bout of experimentation with abstract elements in his art in the mid

to late 1950s, Chu Teh-Chun started fusing the essence of Chinese traditional ink painting with Western oil painting. In

Composition No. 169, rhythm is hidden beneath the complex landscape. Under the large dark blocks of the sky, subtle

hints of mineral colours like stone green are accentuated. In building the tranquil atmosphere of the painting, the

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fantastical musical illusive space appears reminiscent of the abstract landscape scene, giving a heart-touching emotion.

Lot 161 CHU TEH-CHUN

L'automne, le 1 mai 1978 Painted in 1978

Oil on canvas 195.5 × 97 cm

Estimate: HK$ 4,000,000 - 7,000,000

Painted after Chu Teh-Chun ventured into absolute abstract expression, L'automne, le 1 mai 1978 illustrates how the

artist combines light, shadow and colour of the West with the fundamental connotations of Chinese aesthetics. He

mastered the speed of using brush and tried to play with light by creating rhythm on the canvas. The source of light

activates the surrounding colours that pervade difficult trials, the gorgeous oil paints, running freely, is harbouring an

emotional space. The dark background suggests the ambiance of "desolate mid-autumn". Yet it is through interweaving

colours and strokes that Chu Teh-Chun creates gushing dim lights, forming an intense contrast to the vivid and bright

yellow area at the corner of the foreground, while complementing the latter in terms of its luminosity. At the bottom

right, tangerine, bright yellow and off-white colours gather to form a burning source of light, along with the setting sun

and the rising moon, light is moving and shifting around. The reflections among the conglomerations and separations

also define the ever-mutating space. Meanwhile, reflections at dim spots bring about the desolation of autumn.

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Lot 217 ZHOU CHUNYA Peach Blossom & Green Dog

Painted in 2008 Oil on canvas

200.4 x 250.6 cm Estimate: HK$ 6,000,000 - 8,000,000

The peach blossoms in Zhou Chunya's paintingsare beautiful, charming and very expressive, they can easily attract

viewers’ attention by its strong and devastating emotional undertone. The prosperous spring scenery in Peach Blossom

and Green Dog is achieved through freehand brushstrokes with power and speed. From the green dog's hair to the grass,

the woods, and the sky, one can easily feel the artist’s jumping sensation and powerful indulgence. The green dog (an

avatar of the artist), is strolling among the flowers and gazing at the viewers, the blood-coloured red peach blossom is a

reflection of the artist's deeper spirit. Peach Blossom & Green Dog is comprised of the all most recognized symbols of

Zhou Chunya’s art creations, the green dog, peach blossoms and the red human figures. Been the only one in the

market showcasing these three elements at the same time, the painting is of great rarity and high market value. The

painting offers an important turning point for Zhou to shift from erotic-dominated subjects to alternate themes.

Lot 225

LUO ZHONGLI Crossing the River

Painted in 2007 Oil on canvas 160 x 199.5 cm

Estimate: HK$ 5,000,000 - 7,000,000

The change in Luo Zhongli’s style is evident in Crossing the River as he has absorbed the traditional Chinese painting

philosophy of "introducing calligraphy into painting". The free style and fluidity in the brushwork of calligraphy give the

oil painting more emphasis on the painting's calligraphic character. And he further distorted and exaggerated the

peasant images. The artist has absorbed the simple yet beautiful colour palettes of ancient Chinese folk art. He used

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these strong, pure, and bright colours to show the rustic vitality of the peasants. The bright colours are highly visually

stimulating, which heightensthe painting's emotional tension. In this way, Luo Zhongli transcended figurative artistic

language and established a personalized visual system.

Lot 223 HE DUOLING The Russian Forest Series (Golden Age) Chekhov

Nightingale Painted in 2017

Oil on canvas 200 x 150 cm

Estimate: HK$ 5,800,000 - 7,800,000

In The Russian Forest Series (Golden Age) Chekhov Nightingale, Chekhov is placed in the vast forest. He seems to be

taking a break from writing and leaves the hut for a walk in the forest. The highlight of this work is the application of

colour. Instead of recreating ordinary forest scenery, He Duoling depicts the characters and backgrounds with dense

grey, which is highly subjective. Grey is not a monotonous colour. The grey colour is modest and does not cause direct

sensory stimulation. The application of faded grey makes the picture blurry, but overlaid layers make the texture of the

picture more subtle and restrained. Profound meaning and hints of a simple and boundless texture are created. This is

in harmony with the profound sharpness of Chekhov's literary works and the style of critical realism. It makes the

picture diffuse into the illusion of literature and triggers people's thoughts and imagination, as if to summon the

eternal sense of time.

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Lot 227

LIU YE Angels in Flight

Painted in 1998 Oil on canvas

40 x 40 cm Estimate: HK$ 4,000,000 - 6,000,000

In Angels in Flight, the artist has divided the canvas into four even parts: the lower half shows two children standing

next to the water, with the mountains acting as a spatial guide. The upper half is a vast expanse of lovely clouds and

skies, abandoning the previous narrative full of elemental surrealism. Whilst Angels in Flight illustrates Liu Ye's shift

towards a more simplistic style, (though short), the piece marks an important turning point for his latter, more abstract

style. This work was a compilation of Liu Ye's aesthetic experiences from 1990s Germany. When he returned to China,

he started to experiment with this new approach through adopting Chinese landscape in his paintings, understanding

the limitless possibility of space, bridging his earlier and latter styles.

Lot 234 Cai Guo-qiang Skybound UFO and Shrine

Executed in 2002 Gunpowder and ink on paper

259 x 339.5 cm Estimate: HK$ 3,500,000 - 5,500,000

Skybound UFO and Shrine used gunpowder as a medium with two supernatural forces of the old and new eras--

extraterrestrials and religious beliefs--as motifs to explore the mysterious power that exists within the universe. With a

basis in the cultural essence of the East and the deductive spirit of Western science, and in a global context that crosses

boundaries of region and race, this work puts forward a profound reflection on the relationship between human

beings, the natural world, and supernatural forces. The large eye-shaped blast marks represent a flying saucer in the

air, which produces random focalization on the paper due to the difference in the degree of combustion. Some parts of

the paper are even perforated by the intense flame, and the falling-line section surrounding the ellipse is designed to

simulate the motion of the vehicle in the air with the wind. Corresponding to this is the image of the lower right corner

of the square shrine. Traces of embers spread across the textures on the paper's surface, creating a space where virtual

and real textures interact.

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The Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Department will present four exquisite sections other than the traditional

session, which are The Collection of Shu Zheng Zhai – A Selection of Archaic Chinese Ceramics II, Lasting

Echoes – Archaic Bronzes from the Western and Important Japanese Collectors, Eternal Treasure – A Selection

of Important Chinese Sculptures from the Jacques Barrère’s Collection along with Inheritance – A Selection of

Important Chinese Art from The Ever Concord. Five sessions with more than three hundred art pieces can be

expected in this autumn.

Highlights include an Important Blue and White Moon Flask from The Ten-Views Lingbi Rock Retreat Collection,

Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel from Late Western Zhou Dynasty from a famous Japanese collection, along with an

Important Gilt-bronze Figure of Buddha Shakyamuni in the 14th century and an important and rare marble

Mahasthamaprapta bodhisattva, Tang dynasty, 7th-10th century.

Lot 3418 An Extremely Rare and Important Blue-and-White 'Lychee' Moon Flask Yongzheng Period

1723-1735

H 26.5cm

Provenance: 1. From the Jacobs Demarest Homestead which was built in

1678. An inventory of the house in an early 19th century family bible includes this flask.

2. Marlene Casey Collection 3. Sothrby's New York, 3 June 1992, lot 234

4. Robert Chang Collection, 1993 5. Christie's Hong Kong, 31 October 2000, lot 816

6. Christie's New York, 20 September 2005, lot 343 7. The Ten-Views Lingbi Rock Retreat Collection

Estimate: HK$ 7,000,000 - 10,000,000

Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art

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Lot 3418 A Very Rare Copper-Red-Glazed 'Floral and Bird'

Moon Flask Qianlong Period

1736-1795

H 26.2cm

Provenance: 1. Private English Collection, Acquired in the 1960's. 2. Sotheby‟s London, 21 June 1983, lot.345

3. Woolley & Wallis, 22 May 2007, lot 887 4. Giuseppe Eskenazi, London

5. The Ten-Views Lingbi Rock Retreat Collection

Estimate: HK$ 2,600,000 - 3,600,000

An Important Blue and White Moon Flask is an exceptional representative of Yongzheng in Underglaze Blue.

Until 1901, the artwork was collected by the Demarest, Jacobus Demarest Homestead, a manor with the longest

history in New Jersey, USA. 1992, the artwork was released by Sotheby‟s New York, collected by Marlene Casey. In

1993, Robert Chang, a famous art collector from Asia took it into his collection. It was presented by Christie‟s Hong Kong and New York in 2000 and 2005. It is a great chance to have it back to Auction market after ten years.

The artwork was created with the inspiration of West Asia culture from Yongle and Xuande period. The style can be

referred to as the Blue and White Litchi Flask Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period in the British Museum. rising from a low

rounded foot to a straight neck and lipped rim, the neck ornaments are double-deformed, and the shape is beautiful.

Both the decoration and the blue and white porcelain materials strive to the imitation of the essence of Yongxuan, and

the blue is vivid. The bottom is unglazed, the texture of the material is pure and fine. It is a masterpiece of imitation Yongxuan that can compete with the past.

Lot 3103 An Archaic Bronze Wine Vessel and Cover, You An Archaic Bronze Wine Vessel and Cover, You

1046-771 B.C.

H 28 cm

Provenance: 1. A Private Kyoto Collection, Japan, before 1959

2. Yamanaka & Co., Ltd., Japan

Estimate: HK$ 5,000,000 - 7,000,000

Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel You is a typical vessel shape from the early Western Zhou Dynasty. This piece was

treasured by private collectors in Kyoto before 1937 and was collected by Yuji Sengoku from Japan until 2004. The

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bronze was selected and collected into publication by Yamanaka & Company, Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese

Bronzes from Collections in Japan compiled by Sueji Umehara, 中国王朝の粋 by Osaka Art Department Publish.

Lot 3212 An Important and Rare Malla-Style Gilt-bronze

Seated Figure of Shakyamuni 14th Century

Provenance: 1. Important Private Collection, Paris, acquired before 1970

2. Jacques Barrère Collection, Paris

Estimate: HK$ 20,000,000 - 28,000,000

An Important and Rare Malla-Style Gilt-bronze Seated Figure of Shakyamuni in the 14th century, it is 41

centimeters tall, and it was built a huge size. The statue was secretly collected by French collectors, then collected by The Jacques Barrère Family, France. This autumn will be its first time to show up in the Auction market.

The Budda has purplish blue curled hair with a collection of dense high-relief spirals, thin eyebrows and long eyes, an

urna between eyebrows, defined nose ridge and full lips with its broad facial features. The Statue is superbly cast seated

in dhyanasana with his hands in bhumisparsa mudra. The gesture signifies the moment of triumph over Mara in calling the earth spirit to witness his claim to enlightenment.

Mala Dynasty in the 14th century was a period of the „Renaissance‟ in the Nepalese era. The Newark artists in the

Kathmandu Valley had a great taste of body shaping. The sculptors were able to bring to life from the versatility of the

stones.

It is a golden period of beauty and power in Nepalese statues. It exudes beautiful, balanced, strong and noble qualities. It is a precious work in the art of Himalayan art.

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Lot 3209

An Important and Rare Marble Figure of Mahasthamaprata

Tang Dynasty 7th-10th Century

H 57 cm

Provenance: 1. A French Private Collection, Acquired in 1970s.

2. Expertised by Mr. Guy Portier in 1983. 3. Jacques Barrère Collection, Paris

Estimate: HK$ 8,000,000 – 12,000,000

An Important and Rare Marble Figure of Mahasthamaprata, Tang dynasty, is 57cm high. The statue is carved in

marble, and the shape is well designed. After thousands of years, the statue is still stunned. It was built in the private

collection of France in the 1970s and was certified by Mr. Guy Portier in 1983, later included in the collection of

Jacques Barrère family. The work was published by Jacques Barrère in 2016, Art D‟Extrême Orient, Paris, 12th edition.

The Bodhisattva stands on the rosette in a three-folded posture, carved with a voluptuous face and elegant movement.

Its hair with high sorghum, her crown is all finely crafted, and the whole body is dense and colorful. Holding the lotus

on the left, her foot is standing. The lotus seat is rare and well preserved which is especially precious. The lotus petals

are full and the patterns are carved with the invisible line, showing the magnificent in decoration and exceptional in

technical skills in Tang dynasty.

In the coming Fall Auction, Chinese Paintings Department will present a series of outstanding artworks by masters in

various stages. “Xu Beihong’s artwork collection” features four pieces of artworks that were preserved by important

collectors in Singapore and the States, which includes “standing horse”, traditional birthday celebration painting and an

artwork collaborated by Xu Beihong and Zhao Shao’ang as well. As for classical Chinese Paintings, renowned Qing

Dynasty painter Yuan Jiang’s artwork “Wondering in Snowy Mountain” will be displayed. In Contemporary Chinese Ink

paintings collection, a series of paintings depict twelve Chinese zodiacs by Fan Zeng will be brought into public’s sight

for the very first time.

Fine Modern Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy

Chinese Paintings

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Lot 506 Xu Beihong

Standing Horse Painted in 1939

Mounted, ink on paper 102.5 × 82 cm

Estimate: HK$ 3,500,000 - 4,500,000

Master Xu Beihong is renowned for drawing horses, and his paintings feature horses enjoy a high reputation in Chinese

history. Especially those paintings created during World-war ll, given the special historical environment, these works

displayed unique historical significance. He usually depicts the general postures of the horses by abstract brushes, and

then the muscle and bone structures, and of course the effect of light and shadows as well. Last but not least, he will

concisely depict the facial features with precise brushwork. In addition, horses‟ hair flows with the refreshing breeze,

bringing the vivid scenario into audiences‟ visionary.

There were many similar paintings presented by Xu Beihong at that period of time, and one of the most famous ones

was “Standing against the Adversity” painted in 1945. While In this painting above, the horse was standing uprightly

with a pretty firm look on its face as well. The variation in thickness of ink was smooth and fluent, a strong sense of

stereoscopic strikes into readers‟ eyesight. Although the running of the brushes seems rough, yet the positioning and

structure were still discreetly presented. The combination of Chinese and western techniques conjointly reveal the

robust and prettiness of the creature. Each horse painting was given a spirit of resistance during world-war ll, which

symbolizes the toughness and unswerving determination of Chinese people.

This painting was finished in 1939 in Singapore, preserved by important collector till now. Recognized as a rarely seen

significant artwork of Xu Beihong, this painting will be revealed to the public for the very first time in Poly Auction

Hong Kong‟s 2018 Fall Auction.

Lot 516 Wu Guanzhong

Plum Woods Painted in 1995

Mounted, ink and color on paper

69 x 138 cm Estimate: HK$ 4,000,000-6,000,000

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Wu Guanzhong argues that the subject matter is not the most significant element. The art pieces resonate with the

audience via their art forms, and they fail to touch the mass if the language of art form was not polished enough, which

render the art pieces useless. Also, "the color and richness of the oil painting, the smoothness and charm in the

Chinese painting, they can be complementary to each other. Both oil painting or Chinese paintings are tools and art

forms." Thus he merged the ancient and modern, integrated the Chinese and the Western, understood the law how

art styles changed over time in the world, and created his unique art style on the basis of the essence of both Chinese

and Western art.

The most distinguished feature of painting is its "two-dimensionality". As a result, the history of modernism painting can

be regarded as a process of moving towards planarity. Pollock's drip painting is the most direct representation of

Greenberg's theory. Alchemy forms a visually pulsating symphony, which the pigments spontaneously turn into an

image full of wandering, twisting, integrating colors and lines. While Wu Guanzhong's Life shares apparent similarities

with Alchemy: the crossing dots and lines, the unbounded picture effect, and the image lack of visual focus. After

scrutiny, however, the differences of the two lie in their material medium and theoretical foundation.

Lot 510

Qi Baishi Litchi

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper 134x33cm.

Estimate: HK$ 2,800,000-4,800,000

Once upon a time, Qi Baishi was on his way from Guilin to Qinzhou, it was coincidently the harvest season

of lychee. Lychee was hanging on the trees and in its perfect ripeness, the color and lust of the fruit blows Qi

Baishi‟s mind. From then on, this fruit was brought into his paintings as a major subject. He relocated to

Beijing in 1917 and found himself was still fond of drawing lychee, therefore the painting skill regarding this

fruit was blended in his painting skills‟ transform in his late stage. In this painting, the lychee fruit was in lush

status, hanged idly on the branch. The trunk of the tree was painted in light ink, simple and brief. He used

smaller brush to draw the tiny dash of lychee to show the roughness of its skin. The dark leaves served as a

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foil to the brightness of the fruit, which stimulated the senses of the audiences.

Lychee is a very common subject in many Chinese poems and Chinese paintings. The first Chinese character

of "lychee” is "ly", "ly" and "profit", and "auspiciousness" are homonymic words in Chinese, so lychee

symbolizes clever, auspicious and big profits to some extent. A branch of lychee implies "a small investment",

and thickly dotted lychees symbolize big profits, so this combination has very auspicious meaning of "big

fortune and great profit". Master Qi Baishi is very good at utilizing this plain language in his paintings as an

expression. The spirit of Modern Chinese artworks was conveyed through these ink paintings, which suits

both refined and popular tastes.

Classical Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy

Lot 641 Chen Hongshou

Meditating Beneath the Pine Tree Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk

127 × 49.5 cm

Estimate: HK$ 1,000,000-1,800,000

Chen Hongshou (1598 – 1652), formerly romanized as Chen Hung-shou, was a Chinese painter of the late Ming

dynasty. He boasts unique style and technique in landscape, flowers and figure‟s painting. The figures bone structures

depicted by him are normally lofty and sturdy. The lines are averagely smooth and energetic. When it came to the

techniques of expression, we can see the flexibility and its varieties as well. He utilizes drier ink bold lines to depict

man and embellish ladies with a more plump color, by which enriched the expression techniques in classical Chinese

figures‟ paintings.

“Meditating beneath the pine tree” was delicate in lines and elegant in its color. It shows a great combination of both

the traditional techniques in classical Chinese paintings and the steadiness of the figures as well. The pine tree in this

painting was standing uprightly. The rock lies underneath it and the scholar was lying down and resting beside the rock.

the expression on his face was tranquil. He was meditating while listening to the sound made by the breeze swaying

through the pine tree. What a pleasant feeling. When looking at the right side of the painting, there was a bunch of

plum blossoms and bamboo branches inside the bronze vase. The painting was also accompanied by a poem with five

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characters to each line, which was rarely seen in Chen‟s painting. The figure and articles in this painting matched

perfectly with each other and depicted a vivid living situation in later Ming Dynasty, which embodied the spiritual

pursuit of Chen Hongshou.

Glossiness of Uncarved Jade –Works of Cui Ruzhuo

Poly Auction Hong Kong will proudly present "Glossiness of Uncarved Jade" - in the theme of Cui Ruzhuo's selected

collections, including six outstanding works using various techniques such as jimo and finger ink.

Lot 801

Cui Ruzhuo Snowy Scenery in the Mountains

Painted in 2013 Mounted, ink and color on paper

143.5 × 73 cm

Estimate: HK$ 18,000,000-22,000,000

Snowy Scenery in the Mountains is among the six masterpieces, with the bleak snow, mottled red leaves and shaking

branches in the picture. Two figures sitting in the pavilion are listening to the wind and watching the snow, tasting the

tea and recalling the past. The finger ink technique imbues the work with a sense of ingenuity and naturalness. The

white space creates a landscape of snowy scenery, which forms a strong contrast with the dense branches in the woods,

highlighting the ingenuity of traditional Chinese painting techniques.

Grace and Elegancy: Huang Yong’s Ceramic Art

Poly Auction Hong Kong will present a themed auction – Grace and Elegancy: Huang Yong‟s Ceramic Art. It includes 35

pieces of Chinese traditional ceramic painting masterpieces. This is the first time that a ceramic painting art themed

auction to be held by Poly Auction Hong Kong. It focuses on this traditional art form and reveals artist Huang Yong‟s

recent works comprehensively. Huang is a man of many titles. He is a senior professor of craft art, the vice-president of

Jingdezhen Artists Association and the deputy director of Jingdezhen China Ceramic Museum.

Huang‟s works constantly demonstrate characteristics of literati, which originated from the tradition and took form of

the nature. The humanistic connotation of the works is expressed by the exquisite idea in the picture, and as a result,

the picture is full of vitality, magnificence and delicacy. The aesthetics and taste is apparently modern and at the same

time contain a literati mood – elegant and a combination of softness and hardness.

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Huang Yong

Laughing and Pointing at the Infinity beyond the Hills and Woods

Painted in 2013 Vitrolite

80 × 80 cm

Estimate: HK$ 1,750,000-2,000,000

The work demonstrates a sense of freshness and elegancy with hills disappearing and reappearing in the seas of clouds.

The figures become vivid against the layers of hills. Hills in the foreground, midground and in the distant show various

looks and textures, as a illustration of Huang‟s mastery of ceramic art‟s special techniques. The interaction between the

figures brings a bit spirituality to the hills and woods.

Sisyphus – The Art of Jade Carving

Qiu Qijing

Responsibility and Peripateticism Emerald

60 × 36 × 2 cm Estimate: HK$ 6,800,000-12,000,000

The Jewels and Prestige Collections department is proud to present a cherry-pick selection for the Autumn Auction

2018. An exceptional 15.23 carat Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond ring is considered the most sought-after piece for

collectors, following with a set of recherché conch pearls which quantity and quality are beyond comparison. Two

impressive jadeite and lavender jadeite necklaces are also under the beam for the jewels auction. A series of solitary

watches are in the pageant too, including the recherché 5002 Sky Moon Tourbillon from Patek Philippe, a double dialed

wristwatch combining twelve complications, and the white gold and diamond-set wristwatch Promenade D‟une

Panthére from Cartier. Noble Handbags and Accessories Auction has collected a number of exclusives which are

Jewels and Prestige Collections

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extremely rare among the collection, including a custom tri-color Porosus crocodile Birkin 30 and a limited edition

multicolored leather patchwork Birkin. Vintage Moutai, Cognac, Whisky and Fine Wine Auction is releasing the glow of

a Macallan one off signed platinum print sherry oak single malt.

Magnificent Jewels

Lot 2124

Finest Water

An Important 12.33 Carat D Color, Type IIA,

Internally Flawless Diamond Pendant

Estimate: HK$ 7,500,000-9,800,000

Lot 2125

Olde Water

An important pair of 12.85 & 12.69 carat,

type IIA Internally flawless diamond ear pendants

Estimate: HK$ 16,200,000-19,800,000

Finest Water

"All nature diamonds crystallize deep in the earth, however not all diamonds are created equal. Indeed, when analyzed

with advanced gemological instruments, most diamonds mined and faceted as gemstones contain certain impurities.

Virtually all of these diamonds incorporated trace amounts of the element nitrogen within their crystal structure. These

minute quantities of nitrogen are almost always responsible for the slight tints of yellow displayed to various degrees in

diamonds along the colorless range. Such nitrogen-bearing diamonds fall into the type I group. At the highest end of the

color scale, only D color diamonds seem to show no tint or color at all.

With each rule comes the exception, and there are indeed diamonds which do not contain any detectable nitrogen

impurities: those belonging to the type II diamond family. Some of these occasionally contain the element boron, which

endows them with the rare blue color and designates them as type IIb. All others are known as type IIa.

While some Type IIa diamonds can be tinted pink or brown, others are blessed with the most exceptional and pure

color and are often associated with a high degree of transparency, a quality sometimes referred to as “water”. Such

diamonds can look so colorless that they seem to appear like “crystal clear water” and often contain only a few

minute, or even no inclusions. Only some of these diamonds can present such a purity of color that they display less

chroma than regular D color diamonds.

The diamond of 12.33 carat combines such exceptional characteristics as to display this particular quality of the “finest

water” Type IIa diamonds of the kind and sizes, exhibiting these superior qualities, are very rare. Such diamonds have

been unearthed in limited numbers from various sources around the world (eg. South Africa, Brazil and India)."

Olde Water

"This diamond has been cut and polished following traditionally faceting techniques which were used over a century ago

in order to produce an antique-looking stone. Such unusual cuts are unevenly shaped to various degrees with atypical

proportions and normally show a lower symmetry and several extra facets conferring them a peculiar charm unrivaled

by modern diamond cuts.

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Typical examples of such old cuts are the old mind cut, the rose cut and the moghul cut.

Diamonds of this kind and size, exhibiting a superior quality as well as an old cutting style, and belonging to the finest of

natural color type IIa diamonds are very rare. Such diamonds have been unearthed in limited numbers from various

sources around the world (eg. South Africa, Brazil and India)”

Lot 2194

A 8.5 carat fancy intense purplish pink diamond

and diamond ring

Set with a rectangular-shaped fancy intense purplish pink

diamond weighing 8.5 carats, flanked by two fancy-

shaped diamonds, ring size 6 1/4, mounted in platinum

and 18K gold

Accompanied by GIA stating that the 8.5 carat diamond

is fancy intense purplish pink, natural color, VVS1 clarity

Estimate upon request

Ever since its emergence on the earth‟s surface centuries ago, diamond has been regarded as one of nature‟s

most wondrous gifts. In addition to beauty, diamond possesses gemmological characteristics that distinguish it in a

world rich in striking and unusual gemstones. For example, its structure of strongly bonded carbon atoms makes it the

hardest substance known to mankind. Because of this quality, the gems are often cherished as emblems of eternity, and

regularly adorn engagement rings as marks of love and devotion.

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has had released a research years ago, stating the rareness of the

very little 0.5% of pink diamond could be rated as Fancy Intense Pink in pink diamond. To create a stone of Fancy

Intense Pink, it requires a highly contradictive criterion of combination.

By reflecting and refracting the surrounding panorama of light to the viewer‟s eye, the 8 carats Fancy Intense Pink

diamond shows amazing brilliance and fire in a mosaic and artistic composition, full of vibrancy and vitality.

An extraordinary lavender jadeite bead and

diamond necklace

An exceptionally fine jadeite bead, ruby and

diamond necklace

Estimate upon Request

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Lavender jadeite is often found in the unity of white, green and purple, welly fused with the others with various

intensities. However, the 35 lavender jadeite bead necklace is beyond comparison with it peers by its consistency and

transparency. With light entering and penetrating into the beads, such perfect semitransparent jadeite displays an

alluring brilliance in the light show. It almost appears to glow, intensifying the charm of the lush purple.

Composed of 37 natural graduated translucent jadeite beads measuring approximate 14.77-12.72 mm, as an astonishing

strand of jadeite beads that stands out flawlessly and perfectly which is almost transparent with a vibrant emerald-

green. The simple round beads design doesn‟t imply the delicacy and value of the necklace, but the pure and

penetrating colour, and a vivid hue with no hint of grey that looks bright and intensive even from a distance.

Precious Watch

Lot 2392 Patek Philippe

A Magnificent And Important Platinum Double Dialed

Wristwatch With Twelve Complications Including Minute Repeating On Cathedral Gongs, Tourbillon,

Perpetual Calendar, Retrograde Date, Sky Chart, Moon Phases, Orbit Display And Sidereal Time

Ref. 5002P, CIRCA 2003, With Patek Philippe Extract

from the Archives Estimate upon Request

The Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon 6002 is the most complicated watch ever produced by Patek Philippe and is the

perfect upgraded version of 5002. It redefines the concept of the most complicated watch in haute horlogerie and

introduces a new perception to artistry of timepieces. It is a wrist watch artwork which is a perfect combination of the

works of engravers, specialised champlevé enameller and watch craftsmen.

Each watch has a unique texture on the case, as it is completely hand‑crafted from a large white gold and takes

hundreds of hours and delicate hands of craftsmen to complete the masterpiece. The dial has Cloisonné Enamel and

Champlevé Enamel and takes complicated procedures and different temperatures for the firing and enamelling

processes, and this can only be accomplished by specialised champlevé enameller. The design on the back of the watch

is also amazing. Through the sapphire crystal glass on the case back, one can see the stunning star map of the northern

hemisphere rotating elegantly above the dial.

With a movement of calibre 89, the wrist watch has 33 complicated functions and is the most complicated portable

mechanical wrist watch to date. Its minute repeater, chime with two cathedral gongs, were especially researched and

developed by experts and used the patented alloys to create a rich and clear sound. Consisting of 69 parts and

weighing a total of just 0.3 grams, the tourbillion can ensure the accuracy of the movement and the precision of the

minute repeater.

The manufacturing of 6002G was strictly conformed to the usual high standards of Patek Philippe and this spirit has

built its global reputation as one of the strictest benchmarks in the watchmaking industry. This lot is in a rare blue dial,

in a limited edition of only 5 pieces, which has been discontinued. It is rarely sold in a single lot and is a rare

opportunity to acquire this lot in auction.

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Lot 2423

ROLEX

An extremely Rare and FIine Gold Automatic

Wristwatch, with Cloisonné Enamel Dial

depicting dragon motif

The dragon, Ref. 3372, CIRCA 1947

Estimate upon Request

This master timepiece Ref. 3372 with its unique cloisonné enamel dragon motif dial is one of the earliest cloisonné

enamel dragon watch produced by Rolex. It is exquisitely rare and is one of the most collectible timepiece.

During the 1940s - 1950s, Rolex worked with Geneva's legendary dial makers Stern Frères to create a series of rare

enamel wristwatches. This present masterpiece Rolex ref. 3327 "The Dragon" was made for Rolex by the Stern

factory. The star symbol trademark of the factory is written on the back of the dial, and the dial is original and is

contemporary in date to the watch confirmed by the Stern factory. Moreover this stunning dial was drawn by well-

known enamel artist, Charles Poluzzi, who has also worked with other famous watches factory, such as Patek Philippe

and Vacheron Constantin.

There are probably five cloisonné enamel Dragon watches known to date that produced by Rolex, each with a

different model enhances its uniqueness. A beautiful and eye-catching dragon is drawn on the simple and clean dial.

The limbs and tail of the dragon are subtlety highlighted in a gradient tone , which showcases the works of the master

craftsmen. The present unique timepiece is extremely rare and is truly an art piece worthy of collection among watch

connoisseurs.

Richard Mille

An Extremely Fine And Rare Limited Edition Ntpt Carbon

Tonneau- Shaped Tourbillon Dual Time Zone Wristwatch With 70 Hours Power Reserve And Torque Indication Ref. RM 003 AO Ti-CA, CIRCA 2015

Estimate upon Request

Richard Mille, a Swiss watch brand at the forefront of watchmaking, has offered cutting‐edge technology in watch

making. With its bold design, themes and the use of materials, the brand continues to surprise the world of fine watch

industry and becomes one of the most popular brands of the moment.

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Released in 2002, the RM003 series is slightly larger than the RM002 models which have inspired it. The watch is

equipped with a very clear and practical dual time zone indicator, the dual time zone is simple to adjust via a pusher

located at 9 o‟clock. The user can simply hand‐wound the power reserve indicator and torque indicator above the dial

can increase the longevity of the watch movement. The tourbillon mechanism, which locates at 6 o'clock, is charming

and fascinating. The function indicator can also be controlled by the button at the crown, allowing the watch to be in

the state of winding (W), handsetting (H) and neutral (N), as if you are controlling the F1 racing car.

This RM003 NTPT YAS ARENA is inspired by the dazzling Abu Dhabi F1 track, the Yas Marina Circuit colours of white

and blue are adopted on the inner bezel, echoing with the colours of the track. A map of the racing track is creatively

printed on the sapphire case back. The material of the case is made of NTPT carbon case (North Thin Ply Technology)

carbon, a material entirely new to watchmaking. It took a long time for the brand to research and utilise this material,

and NTPT has not only made the watch lighter but also increased the shock resistance. The wave shape pattern makes

this watch an unusual one. With only five pieces in the world, it is extremely rare, and is definitely a treasured collection

for watch connoisseurs and racing enthusiasts.

Noble Handbags and Accessories

As the Autumn Auction 2018 of Poly Auction Hong Kong is holding on October, Noble Handbags and Accessories has

gathered numerous solitary leather goods for collectors including a tri-colour Porosus crocodile Birkin 30 with

Palladium, and a limited edition multi-color leather patchwork Birkin with Palladium etc, these glittering and dazzling

line-up are creating the very best eye candies for collectors.

HE E S 2014

A Limited Edition Shiny Cassis, Blue Tempete & Blue

Izmir Tri-Color Niloticus Crocodile Constance 24 With Palladium Hardware L.24 x H.18 x D.9 cm Condition Report Grade 1

Estimate: HK $300,000-500,000

The Hermès Constance bag is the pinnacle of pure elegance and craftsmanship, and proudly sits alongside the Birkin,

Kelly, and Evelyne as the most sought-after of all Hermès Handbags. Extremely strict requirements on craft makes very

few craftsmen in Hermès qualified to make Constance bag. It takes an expert craftsman up to 14 hours to produce a

normal leather Constance bag, by sewing up over 50 components using complex techniques. Craftsmen have to spend

more time on selecting appropriate leather and to use even more complex skills to make a crocodile Constance bag.

This is the reason why Hermès usually does not provide bicolour custom-made service, but rather, a special limited

edition.

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HE E S 2018

A Limited Edition Shiny Vert Emerald Porosus Crocodile, Vert Titien, Rose Azalee, Vert Fonce, Malachite Chevre,

Clemence, Swift, Evercolor, Togo, Box, Epsom Leather Patchwork Birkin 30 With Palladium Hardware

L.30 x H.20 x D.15 cm Condition Report Grade 1 Estimate: HK $250,000-350,000

„Unswerving‟, the word people love in describing the pursuance of leather of Hermes, from calfskin to alligator, from

lambskin to ostrich, all dedicated with craftsmen‟s intelligence, skills and techniques. Surprisingly, the brand has rarely

launched the multicolor patchwork in 2017, patching 8 leathers and 5 colors in one: Box Calf and Matte Crocodile on

the handle, Togo. Clemence, evercolor and the brand‟s rarest Emerald Green Porosus crocodile patching in the body,

and Swift leather at the bottom. Each side of the Birkin is composed of various leathers in multicolor, the leather

selection and patching techniques required are as well upon comparison. While it takes multiple times of a normal

Birkin to accomplish a patchwork Birkin, there‟s no doubt that Hermes sees it as paying honorable tribute to

traditional crafts and the finest quality.

Important Wine and Whisky

The Macallan 56 - 1946 Master of Photography 1 of 36 bottles

ABV 44.3% 700ml

Estimate: HK $430,000-600,000

Distilled at the Macallan distillery in Speyside, Scotland, this unique Single Malt has been matured in carefully selected

sherry oak casks for a minimum of 56 years. This bottle is one of only 36 produced, each of which is partnered with a

one off signed platinum print by the world renowned photographer Albert Watson.

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Jaboulet La Chapelle 1961 (2015 ex domaine release)

750ml

Estimate: HK $168,000-240,000

The legend of Hermitage is a myth, because no one is alive to have lived in 18th-19th century. The greatness of this

particular vineyard only exists in records, books and tales. To the modern generations of wine enthusiasts and ciritics,

1961 La Chapelle stands as a sole medium for us to peak at this legend, even some of the greatest wine from other

region will be eclipsed by the amazing 61 La Chapelle. Quoting from the great British critic Jancis Robinson, La

Chapelle 1961, “even now, also manages to be rather claret-like, reminiscent of the greatest red Bordeaux, but with

more layers.” It has become a wine of unique quality that reminds how great the hermitage can be.

The ultimate dream wine has got to be 1961 la Chapelle, Robert Parker called it the greatest wine of 20th

Century, and has given perfect score 20 times in his life! Virtually any wine critics ever have experienced 61 La

Chapelle, would give the perfect score, which makes truly the one wine to drink before you die.

The 1961 La Chapelle for the auction this time is the rarest gem, because it is the library release from Jaboulet‟s very

own winery, and it has been impeccably kept in the wine cellar ever since.

Vintage Moutai

Kweichow Moutai Spirit of 2013 for State Banquets

Quantity: Twelve bottles Alcohol Content: 53°

Volume: 500ml

Estimate: HK $190,000-250,000

Moutai spirit used for state banquets bears four Chinese characters 「國宴專用」 （especially used for state

banquets）. It is a special spirit used by the head of the state or government to entertain state guests or other

honored guests，or during feasts on major festivals. This spirit is an outcome of subtle modulations done using 15-

year-old base liquor and 30-year-old seasoning liquor. Its mouthfeel is thicker and stronger and aftertaste more lasting.

It is a tailored Moutai spirit with a good cost performance，thus being a treasure for collectors.

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Auction Schedule

Date Time Auctions

30 September

11:30am Modern and Contemporary Art

3:00pm Important Wine and Whisky

7:00pm Vintage Moutai

7:00pm Grace and Elegancy: Huang Yong‟s Ceramic Art

1 October

10:00am Fine Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy [I]

1:00pm Glossiness of Uncarved Jade – Work of Cui Ruzhuo

1:00pm Important Watches

3:30pm Sisyphus – The Art of Jade Carving

3:30pm Fine Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy [II]

2 October

10:30am The Collection of Shu Zheng Zhai – A Selection of Archaic Chinese Ceramics II

11:15am Lasting Echoes – Archaic Bronzes from the Western and Important Japanese Collectors

11:30am Eternal Treasure – A Selection of Important Chinese Sculptures from the Jacques Barrère‟s

Collection

2:00pm Inheritance – A Selection of Important Chinese Art from The Ever Concord

1:00pm Magnificent Jewels

5:00pm Noble Handbags and Accessories

Venue: Grand Hyatt (Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai) *

* All previews will end on the day before the sale.

About Poly Auction Hong Kong

Poly Auction (Hong Kong) Limited (Poly Auction Hong Kong), established in 2012 by Poly Culture Group Corp. Ltd., is a

young but remarkable auction house in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region. Beijing Poly International Auction, a subsidiary

of Poly Culture Group Corp Ltd., is China‟s largest state-owned auction house and holds the highest auction transaction

volume of Chinese art in the world.

Poly Auction Hong Kong has repeatedly achieved record auction results over the past two years. In 2017, the Spring and

Autumn Auctions achieved a total transaction sum of HK$3.053 billion and the 2018 Spring Auctions reached an outstanding

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Paintings and Calligraphy, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, and Jewels and Prestige Collections. We select only genuine,

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