Christie's Asia

20/10/2026

From the pioneers of Impressionism to the defining voices of Modern and Contemporary art, discover over 150 years of artistic innovation through Christie’s Paris auctions.

At the heart of the season, The Durand-Ruel Collection brings together remarkable works by Monet, Renoir, Pissarro and Sisley, celebrating the family whose vision helped shape the history of Impressionism.

The 20th/21st Century: Paris Evening Sale, including Thinking Italian, continues this artistic journey with Joan Mitchell’s vibrant abstraction and exceptional works by Modigliani, Lucio Fontana, Mario Schifano and Michelangelo Pistoletto. This season also marks the 25th anniversary of Thinking Italian, celebrating the richness and diversity of Italian art.

From luminous Impressionist landscapes to bold abstract compositions, portraits and sculpture, discover a season that brings together generations of artistic vision.

📅 Paris 20th and 21st Century Art Auctions, 22-23 October

17/10/2026

Spend some time with photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe, Diane Arbus, Man Ray, Dorothea Lange and Richard Avedon and encounter familiar faces like Patti Smith and Marilyn Monroe along the way.

In the Christie's New York galleries now: Photographs, including works from the Vicente Wolf Collection, brings together some of the most influential artists and images of the 20th century and beyond.

And Prints and Multiples, including Prints from the Collection of Antonio Homem Sonnabend, spotlights modern works by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró and Henri Matisse sitting beside post-war and contemporary pieces by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring and more.

📍 Find us at 20 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Admission is free and open to the public.

📅 On view 16-21 October

17/10/2026

‘It feels incredibly resonant, radiant, you can feel the heat that’s coming from this red, yellow palette’

Join Sir Frank Bowling, R.A., and his son Benjamin Bowling as they encounter ‘Degaulle G.E.P.’, a leading highlight of the upcoming Modern British and Irish Art Evening Sale.

Degaulle G.E.P. is the first work from Bowling’s ground-breaking ‘Map Painting’ series to come to auction. These formally inventive and politically resonant paintings established his international reputation and are considered among the most significant achievements of post-war abstraction.

View the work in person, 17–21 October.

🗓️ Modern British and Irish Art Evening Sale | London | 21 October

17/10/2026

Now in Taipei.

Discover a curated selection of Asian Art and Luxury from our upcoming Hong Kong auctions, complemented by international highlights from Paris, New York and Geneva.

On view this weekend only and open to all.

📍 Preview
17-18 October | 11:00am-6:00pm
Taipei Marriott Hotel

16/10/2026

We visited our archive and unearthed 260 jewels to celebrate 260 years of Christie's. Each a past lot from houses such as Bulgari, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., JAR, David Webb, Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Boucheron.

Take a closer look at the details that make these exceptional diamonds, colored gemstones, beautiful watches and haute joaillerie truly memorable.

14/10/2026

Join us on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 from 6pm BST for two important sales at Christie's during Frieze week in London.

Christie’s is delighted to present Monsoon – The Peter Simon Collection. This selection from the personal collection of British businessman Peter Simon, the founder of renowned international fashion brand Monsoon, embodies the same wide-ranging curiosity, intuitive selection, and global perspective that have defined Simon’s career.

The works offered in this sales span the history of twentieth-century art. The Evening Sale includes major works by masters of modern and contemporary art such as Francis Bacon, Frank Auerbach, Piet Mondrian, Joan Miró, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Beatriz Milhazes and Hurvin Anderson.

Following the Monsoon Evening Sale (around 7pm) is Christie's 20th/21st Century: London Evening Sale, celebrating the revolutionary threads of art-making that have defined this transformative period in history.

Leading the sale are masterworks by two of the leading pioneers of the early twentieth century – Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian. The Post-War and Contemporary selection features major works by artists including Andy Warhol, Cy Twombly and Gerhard Richter. Other highlights include David Hockney’s painting of his dachshund, Stanley and a rare, large-scale self-portrait by Albert Oehlen. Christie’s is also delighted to present Radiant Modernism: Signac to Albers, with an important group of works by Josef Albers and Paul Signac’s Sainte-Anne (Saint-Tropez) (1905).

Please note that there is a slight delay in this streaming broadcast. For bidding and real-time auction results, view the auction on Christie’s LIVE™ instead.

Francis Bacon Figure in Movement

14/10/2026

First presented at London’s Royal Academy in 1935, the groundbreaking 'International Exhibition of Chinese Art' marked a defining moment in the global appreciation of Chinese art.

Opening soon in Hong Kong, 'The Royal Academy International Exhibition of Chinese Art 1935–36: A Commemorative Tribute', presented in collaboration with Daniel Eskenazi, reunites 15 masterpieces from the original exhibition, spanning imperial lacquer, jade, enamel and more. Coinciding with the exhibition is the launch of '1935: The International Exhibition of Chinese Art', a major new six-volume scholarly publication that revisits the exhibition’s enduring legacy and cultural significance.

Swipe to explore selected highlights and save the date.

📅 22 October–6 November
📍 The Henderson, Hong Kong
Sponsored by Christie’s Art Finance

13/10/2026

Ever wondered what a print is? Your questions, answered here.

Explore different types of prints and techniques in our comprehensive guide. Discover everything you need to know to build your own collection of art prints

12/10/2026

🍷 60 years. Historic sales across Europe, North America and Asia. Countless bottles with a story to tell. Since its founding in 1966, Christie's W**e has connected generations of passionate collectors with extraordinary wines.

Now Hong Kong, New York and London come together to celebrate a legacy built on curation, provenance, expertise and shared appreciation. Here's to the next chapter.

🔗 Explore more: https://christie-s.visitlink.me/o6iWSf

📅 The Cellar of the Hon. Henry Tang | Hong Kong | 10 October

📅 The Distinguished Cellar of an American Connoisseur | New York | 23 October

📅 Fine and Rare W**e & Spirits: London Edition | Online | 4-18 November

10/10/2026

Vicente Wolf's collection began with a piece of advice from his friend Richard Avedon: 'You should start collecting photography because it’s the thing of the future.'

Beginning with Italian Futurism, Wolf’s interests expanded over time to the Russian avant-garde, Surrealism and American Modernism as he continued looking, learning and trusting his own eye. The result is a collection shaped as much by curiosity and emotion as connoisseurship, one that reflects the same sensitivity to beauty and unexpected juxtapositions that has defined Wolf’s celebrated work as an interior designer.

At home in New York, Wolf reflects on a lifetime spent looking at and living with photography, and why certain images continue to resonate decades later.

🔗 Explore the full collection: https://christie-s.visitlink.me/_XjjKZ

📅 The Vicente Wolf Photography Collection | New York | 22 October

📅 The Vicente Wolf Photography Collection Online | Through 22 October

09/10/2026

In 1968, Mark Rothko experienced a life-changing medical episode. His doctor told him he needed to change four things to improve his health: stop drinking, stop smoking, clean up his diet and paint nothing larger than 40 inches.

‘He did one of the four’, says art advisor Andrew Fabricant.

From 1968 until his death in 1970, Rothko made hundreds of paintings on paper, primarily under 40 inches. He personally chose a select group of these paintings to be shown and sold during his lifetime. Of these, ‘Untitled’ — with its fiery reds, pinks and slash of white — is an exceptional example. Notably, Rothko used acrylic, a newly-adopted medium in his oeuvre, which allowed him speed, freedom and layers of luminosity. The result was profound.

In this conversation between Fabricant and Kat Widing, Senior Specialist, Post-War and Contemporary Art, discover the story behind a vital work made during Rothko’s final years.

🔗 Follow the link for the full picture: https://christie-s.visitlink.me/JaEQ60

📅 20th Century Evening Sale | New York | 17 November

06/10/2026

Christie’s presents ‘Masterpieces of Modern South Asian Art: Highlights from the Dabriwala Collection’, its first exhibition in Asia dedicated to Modern South Asian Art and one of the first public presentations of the Dabriwala Collection Dabriwala Foundation for the Arts .
 
Built across generations, the Dabriwala Collection reflects the vision and stewardship of Surbhit Dabriwala and his family. With exceptional depth and breadth, it stands among the most significant private collections of Modern South Asian Art. 
 
The exhibition brings together more than 20 works by leading modern South Asian artists, including Tyeb Mehta, Sayed Haider Raza, Akbar Padamsee and Narayan Shridhar Bendre, offering a compelling introduction to the artistic voices that shaped the region’s modern art. 
 
Coinciding with India by the Bay, an annual series of events held in Hong Kong celebrating India’s rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions, the exhibition reflects Christie’s commitment to fostering appreciation for South Asian Art and broadening engagement with the category across Asia, while showcasing its global significance. 
 
📅 18 – 29 November
📍 The Henderson, Hong Kong  
 
Cover image: 
Rajendra Dabriwala (left) and his son, Surbhit Dabriwala, standing beside a work by Ram Kumar.

02/10/2026

You might be a print collector without knowing it 🖼️ Hear from Richard Lloyd on what he’s learned from three decades in the art world.

Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience at Christie’s, the auction expert explains what makes collecting prints a fulfilling pursuit

01/10/2026

Step into the world of Chinese modern masters as their celebrated works come to auction in Hong Kong this autumn.

Led by Li Keran’s Sailing in River Li, the Fine Chinese Modern and Contemporary Ink Paintings sale brings together important works by Zhang Daqian, Fu Baoshi and Qi Baishi, alongside further highlights by leading figures of Chinese modern painting.

Bringing together sought-after works across a range of styles and subjects, the sale offers collectors a compelling overview of Chinese modern painting.

📅 Auction:
28 October | Hong Kong
Fine Chinese Modern and Contemporary Ink Paintings

30/09/2026

100% sold by lot! A night of strong results at Christie’s in Hong Kong.
 
Our Hong Kong 20th/21st Century Evening Sale achieved HK$726,421,000 / US$92,589,911, up 28% year-on-year. The auction was led by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Ancient Scientist, which sold for HK$76.9 million, making it the most valuable work sold at auction in Asia this autumn.
 
Strong results were seen across the sale, with works by Zao Wou-Ki, Yayoi Kusama, Paul Cézanne, Chu Teh-Chun and Liu Ye among the top ten lots, reflecting the breadth of collector interest across artists and categories. Among the highlights, Cézanne’s L’Assiette bleue realised HK$40.5 million, setting a new auction record for the artist in Asia, while Zao Wou-Ki’s rare and monumental Voie lactée – 09.11.56 achieved HK$58.9 million. Watch the video to relive these exciting moments under the hammer.
 
Sir Peter Paul Rubens’ Landscape with Willows realised HK$19.2 million, nearly doubling its high estimate as it returned to auction for the first time in more than 200 years. It was a record-setting evening for Western art in Asia, with new auction benchmarks for Cézanne, Matisse, Dalí and Rubens.

29/09/2026

Marking Christie’s 40th Anniversary in Asia, the September 20th/21st Century Evening Sale presents a landmark selection of masterpieces spanning the global landscape of modern and contemporary art. A particularly strong presentation of Asian artists is led by Chu Teh-Chun’s Autumn, a rare monumental canvas from his celebrated Snow series and the only known example to unite a snow landscape with the radiant colours of autumn, and Zao Wou-Ki’s Untitled (1957), a fresh-to-market work of exceptional historical significance that sheds new light on a lesser-known chapter of the artist’s post-war Paris years. Further highlights include works by Yayoi Kusama, Liu Ye, Christine Ay Tjoe, Wu Dayu, Wu Guanzhong, and Georgette Chen, reflecting the depth and diversity of artistic practices across Asia.

The sale is further distinguished by an exceptional group of Impressionist and Modern masterpieces, headlined by Paul Cézanne’s museum-quality still life, one of the groundbreaking compositions that transformed the still life into a cornerstone of modern painting. Spanning centuries and artistic movements, the sale further features works by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Fernando Botero, Alex Katz and Peter Paul Rubens, highlighting its global scope and historical depth.

27/09/2026

A single line, fluid and expressive, lies at the heart of Sanyu’s art.

SANYU: Where the Line Begins traces the development of the artist’s singular visual language through a remarkable group of works on paper formerly in the collection of Federico Cappellin.

From his iconic nudes to clothed figures and portraits, these intimate works reveal Sanyu’s mastery of form and his distinctive synthesis of Chinese aesthetics and Western figuration.

Explore SANYU: Where the Line Begins, now open for bidding online.

📅 Online Auction:
22 Sep - 9 Oct | Hong Kong
SANYU: Where the Line Begins

26/09/2026

Step inside Christie’s Hong Kong 20th/21st Century Evening and Day sales preview and experience this season’s highlights up close.
 
From Jean-Michel Basquiat, Gerhard Richter, Paul Cézanne and George Condo, to Zao Wou-Ki, Yayoi Kusama, Yosh*tomo Nara and Liu Ye, discover works spanning generations and geographies, bringing together modern and contemporary art from East and West.
 
There’s still time to see them in person. Join us at The Henderson through 29 September and discover the works before they go under the hammer.
  
📅 Hong Kong Auctions
20th/21st Century Evening Sale | 29 September
20th Century Day Sale | 30 September
21st Century Day Sale | 30 September

21/09/2026

Some works, like a rare shoe sculpture by Andy Warhol or a wearable piece by Alexander Calder, draw you in at any scale. Christie’s New York’s first-ever Up Close sale celebrates works that explore objecthood, close looking, and the pleasures and peculiarities of collecting – including some that fit in the palm of your hand.

Across mediums, this post-war and contemporary art sale invites a closer encounter with the details that shape how an artwork is made, experienced and understood. Here, associate specialist Taylor Nemetz takes us through a curated selection offered in the online auction.

Explore these intimate works, offered across a wide range of estimates, at the link in our bio.

📅 Up Close | Through 2 October, 10AM EST

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