London | 1–7 November

S otheby's is delighted to present an extraordinary series of Asian Art sales. The Chinese Art auction, taking place on 5 November, includes several private collections offered to the market for the first time, encompassing the full range of China's artistic tradition from the Neolithic to Republican period. The highlights of the sale are an important large archaic bronze ritual ding vessel from the early Western Zhou dynasty and a group of superb Yongle period blue and white porcelain including a rare inscribed ‘peach’ meiping and large ‘floral’ dish. The sale highlights collections of porcelains from S. H. Minkenhof, jades, metalwork and early ceramics from Dikran Khan Kélékian and paintings from Sir James Stewart Lockhart.

From 30 October–7 November, the online Asian Art / 5000 Years auction features objects from five millennia of Asian art history, showcasing a diverse range of paintings, sculptures and works of art from across the continent.

Calendar

On View

  • Nov1 Nov4

    Chinese Art

  • Nov1 Nov6

    Asian Art / 5000 Years, including Property from the Nitta Collection

  • Hours

    1 November | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM2 November | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM3 November | 9:00 AM–8:00 PM4 November | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM

    Location

    34–35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA


Talks Programme

Sunday, 2 November 2025

1:45 PM–2:45 PM
Traditions Within Contemporary: A panel discussion presented by Asian Art in London
Moderated by Nicole Schoeni with speakers Mark Slaats, Leo Nguyen and Lloyd Choi

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3:00 PM
Sir James Stewart Lockhart – Collector and Scholar
With speaker Lisa Kerr, Principal of George Watson's College

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Asian Art in London 2025

As part of the 28th edition of Asian Art in London (27 October–6 November), Sotheby’s is delighted to host eleven Asian Art in London Participants’ selling exhibitions ( 藝廊展商銷售展覽) from 1–5 November. Taking place in the Conduit Street and St. George Street Galleries, all works of art are available for immediate purchase.

Asian Art in London promotes galleries and auction houses selling exceptional Asian art, ranging from antique to contemporary and encompassing India, Central Asia, Vietnam and China; Japan, Korea and South East Asia; with the addition of an extensive programme of gallery tours, book launches, events, lectures, and a Joint Private View at the V&A of Dimensions: Contemporary Chinese Studio Crafts on Tuesday 28 October 2025.

For additional information, please contact Sophie Kempson at sophie@asianartinlondon.com or +44 7388 863976.

Asian Art in London Tour Programme

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Monday, 3 November 2025

11.00 AM
An Exploration of Antique Chinese Decorative Arts: Ashley Innes (née Crawford)


Tuesday, 4 November 2025

11.30 AM
A Study of The Exhibition Textiles: Jacqueline Simcox Ltd
 
12.00 PM
My Passion for Urushi: Simon Pilling
 
12.30 PM
The Living Tapestry: Anrad Gallery Ltd
 
1.00 PM
Painting With Light: Yinglong Li and The Beauty of Plique-À-Jour Enamel: Slaats Fine Art
 
2.00 PM
Selected Highlights of Chinese Art from Asian Art in London Exhibitions: Alice Williamson, Gallery Director of Priestly & Ferraro
 
5.00 PM
Snuff Bottles in the Qing Dynasty: Susan Page
 
5.30 PM
Vietnam – Enchanting Beauty: Thang Long Art Gallery
 
6.00PM
Heritage in Contemporary Dialogue: Lloyd Choi and Nicole Schoeni


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