Asian Art
Our Asian Art Auctions
Webb’s Asian Art department specialises in bringing exquisite Asian art and artefacts to market. Through live and online auctions and private sales, we deal in high-quality Asian carvings, ceramics, jade pieces, bronzes, and other items. The New Zealand market has seen surging interest in the extraordinary quality and beauty of Asian art.
Asian Art Online
Online Auction | 21—25 May
—Accepting Post Auction Offers
Bidding on Webb's current Asian Art Online Auction closes tonight, from 8pm.
This curated selection spans ceramics, art, scholar's objects, furniture and much more celebrating the symbolism and technical mastery at the heart of East Asian artistic traditions.
Standout lots include a Qing Dynasty blue and white long-neck vase, a finely painted Famille Rose 'Court Ladies' vase, and a gilt filigree enamel 'Dragon and Phoenix' relief plate. The catalogue also features a rare set of ten coloured inksticks, Dong Xiaozhuang woodblock prints, and a five volume book set from the Collection of President Sukarno of the Republic of Indonesia.
Our Asian Art online auctions present a curated selection of Asian artworks and artefacts across periods and mediums, offering collectors accessible opportunities to acquire finely crafted and culturally significant pieces through online bidding.
Tom Pan
Head of Asian Art
Asian Art
Live Auction | Tuesday 28 April
—Accepting Post Auction Offers
Now on view at our Mount Eden gallery is the catalogue for our upcoming Asian Art Live Auction, presenting a refined selection of works spanning more than a millennium of artistic tradition.
Highlights include an exceptional 18th-century Yixing moulded ‘Dragon’ bowl from the Kangxi period, bearing the seal of celebrated Qing dynasty master Chen Jinhou. Ceramics form a strong core, alongside Hetian jade, Huanghuali furniture, archaistic bronzes and painted works, including a hanging scroll by Qi Baishi.
The auction brings together ceramics, jade, silver, furniture, art and sculpture of notable quality and provenance. View the collection in person ahead of the live auction on Tuesday 28 April, 6.30pm.
Tom Pan
Head of Asian Art
Asian Art
Live Auction | Wednesday 28 October
—Entries Invited
Webb’s Asian Art department specialises in bringing exquisite Asian art and artefacts to market and we are currently seeking entries for our upcoming Online and Live auctions happening throughout the year.
We are particularly interested in high-quality Asian carvings, ceramics, jade pieces, bronzes, textiles, scrolls, art, lacquerware, furniture, homewares and other items and we have the expertise and resources to market single, important objects as well as entire collections.
Our team has ushered exceptional results for our clients and the New Zealand market continues to see growing interest in this field, making this an auspicious time to consign your valuable pieces.
Please feel free to contact our team of specialists to discuss your auction needs or to obtain a complimentary appraisal.
Tom Pan
Head of Asian Art
Asian Art Department
Webb’s Asian Art department specialises in bringing exquisite Asian art and artefacts to market. Through auctions and private sales, we deal in high-quality Asian carvings, ceramics, jade pieces, bronzes, and other items.
Our specialist sales present a remarkable opportunity to obtain works that in many cases have not been available for 80-100 years. With centuries of history, and our specialists’ formidable expertise behind them, we are proud to offer investment pieces for discerning collectors to enjoy.
Recent auction highlights include the sale of a Chinese 18th Century jade 'melon' carving which sold for $119,500, and a Japanese 15-16th Century Mandala of Diamond World which achieved twice its estimate at $40,630. We also regularly see exceptional results for early 19th century Chinese textiles, lacquerware, and Nanmu furniture.
With a wealth of knowledge and an unwavering passion, we are dedicated to achieving the best results at auction. With a client base both within New Zealand and internationally, our specialist sales regularly see some of the highest catalogue views in the country for Asian art.
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