Art of Asia, including the Palmer Family Collection, brings together a superb selection of over 140 lots of Chinese ceramics, painted enamels, cloisonné, jade, paintings and furniture from the Tang dynasty to the Republic period, sourced from important private English, European and Asian collections with exceptional provenance. At the core of the sale are 112 lots from the Palmer Family Collection, assembled in the first half of the 20th century by three generations of the family.

Highlights from other private collections include a rare Xuande mark and period gilt-brass-alloy figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, an exceptional group of imperial cloisonné enamel works of art, and a small selection of Chinese paintings and calligraphy. Explore the auction in person at our King Street galleries from 31 October to 11 November, and browse the auction catalogue.

Christie’s is also pleased to announce the book launch of The Significance of Jade in China’s Culture, History and Art, produced in collaboration with Christie’s. This academic volume includes essays from six leading international museum curators and academics and is beautifully illustrated with works from the Woolf Collection of Chinese Jades. The book launch at King Street on 2 November will be accompanied by a non-selling exhibition of highlights from the Woolf Collection of Chinese Jades. Order your copy of the book now.

Special Notice

From June 2025, EU regulations 2019/880 and 2021/1079 introduce new licensing requirements and regulations relating to the import of cultural goods into the EU. We recommend clients check ahead of the sale whether the lot they wish to purchase and its import into the EU could be impacted by the regulations.