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.

Current Exhibition

Level 9, 10-14 Lorne Street, Auckland Central

The Power of Sky Dancer
虚空舞妙力
༄།།ལྷ་མོའི་ནུས་སྟོབས།

11.05.25—22.06.25

This is a groundbreaking celebration of Thangka Art, focusing for the first time on Avalokiteshvara and Tara. This exhibition is not only a major presentation of Tibetan Buddhist art, but also an extraordinary cultural journey that transcends time, awakening the soul.

Viewing:

  • Launch Event: Sunday 11 May, 1pm

    • The event will include a talk by HE Kathog Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche and Linda Tyler 

  • 17—19 May, 11am — 4pm

  • 24—25 May, 11am — 4pm

  • 31 May—1 June, 11am — 4pm

All other times by appointment only.

Contact:

Jessica Liu/ Sophie Wei
+64 21 101 0851 | info@atiorg.com | asianart@webbs.co.nz

Recent Online Auction

Asian Art Online
6—10 June

We are currently accepting post auction offers on objects that didn't quite make reserve on our last Asian Art Online auction, and there are some exceptionally priced, fine examples of high craft, materiality, pedigree and provenance from the continent.

Our department specialists are under instructions to take—on a first come-first-served basis—any realistic offer to our vendors, and negotiate on your behalf. This is an unbeatable opportunity to walk away with objects of art and craft full of heritage, craftsmanship and beauty from some of the most enduring maker traditions in the world.

Take a look through the catalogue and make a post auction offer now.

Tom Pan
Head of Asian Art

Upcoming Live Auction

Asian Art Live
Sunday 14 September, 2pm

Webb’s Asian Art department specialises in bringing exquisite Asian art and artefacts to market and we are currently seeking entries for our upcoming September Live auction.

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.

Tom Pan
Head of Asian Art