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China Guardian (Hong Kong) Auctions Co., Ltd will launch its 2012 Autumn Auction on October 7, offering 300 Chinese paintings and calligraphy and 40 pieces of ancient furniture from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The preview will run from October 4 - 6, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong.

 “As our business expands and the international business grows, we decided to establish the Hong Kong branch and hold its first auction this autumn,” said Wang Yannan, director and president of China Guardian. “Hong Kong is an Asian financial center and an international free trade port. We believe it will provide an impetus for our company's business development. Hong Kong is conveniently located and enjoys a favorable business environment, which helps us to better meet demands of foreign clients.”

Among the 300 pieces for Chinese Painting and Calligraphy from the Four Seas, are a rare "album" of color ink paintings by Qi Baishi consigned from Japan, a landscape by Li Keran and a large painting of a flying eagle by Xu Beihong. All the three Chinese artists are among the top 10 best-selling artists at auctions worldwide, according to Artprice Art Market Trends 2011.

The major highlights include:

Album of Mountains and Rivers by Qi Baishi

Qi Baishi (1864 -1957) was an influential Chinese painter. The painting is owned by a Japanese collector Yakichirosuma. He made the acquaintance of many prestigious Chinese painters and amassed a large number of Chinese modern paintings and calligraphy works in his capacity as a diplomatic official in China from 1927 to 1937. Album of Mountains and Rivers, purportedly produced in 1922, was given by Qi Baishi as a gift.

The Sun after the Rain by Li Keran

Created by Li Keran, the renowned contemporary Chinese painter, the piece draws heavily from a poem by Mao Zedong which depicts a beautiful landscape after a heavy rain. The paintings features light colors and a comfortable color richness, which brings the mountains and rivers to life.[!--empirenews.page--]

The Eagle and the Pine Tree by Xu Beihong

Xu Beihong (1895-1953) was primarily known for his Chinese ink paintings of horses and birds. Eagles are a frequent subject of his works. In The Eagle and the Pine Tree, which he created in 1936, an eagle with open wings is standing on a green pine tree and looks intently afar, which gives a sense of bravery and formidability.

Plum Trees and Animals by Xie Zhiliu

Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997) was a much-respected Chinese painter for his lifetime devotion to art. He created the painting Plum Trees and Animals in 1946. It is noted for its casual style, economical use of ink and adequate color scheme, a show of his high proficiency in flower-and-bird paintings.

Green Mountains and the River by Wang Jian

Wang Jian (1598-1677) was a Chinese landscape painter during the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). The painting Green Mountains and the River demonstrates his exquisite techniques and his sense of composition which is deeply influenced by Dong Qichang, a known Chinese painter and calligrapher of the later period of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

The furniture session Classic Furniture and Garden Ornament of Ming and Qing Dynasties contains 40 overseas items, including Ming-style Huanghuali pieces and the Zitan imperial items of the Qing Dynasty.

Among the highlights is a kang’an, or bed table, produced in the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). It is recognized as an outstanding piece of ancient furniture for its exquisite craftsmanship and fine embellishment. Traditionally, the producers would tailor the tables to the clients’ needs and few remain to this day.[!--empirenews.page--]

In addition, a Zitan Screen of the Qianlong Period of the Qing Dynasty features an array of figures, mountains and rivers - made of ivory - on the surface.

A table with top flanges from the Ming Dynasty

Made of a Huanghuali plank in the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), a table with top flanges impresses the collectors with its beautifully decorated surface, including the inlaid patterns of flowers and butterflies. Sadly, the patterns didn’t outlive the times and disappeared.

A huanghuali table, produced in the early days of the Qing Dynasty, stands out for its simple contour and impressive techniques. A Huanghuali cabinet that is large in size and strong in structure earned great anticipation for the auction.

                                                                 A chair that resembles the government officials’ hats in the Qing Dynasty

Also, a chair that resembles the government officials’ hats in the Qing Dynasty is noted for its balanced symmetry and elegant shape, and will be a welcome addition to the collection of furniture lovers’.

Today, few pieces of ancient furniture are available as a large majority of them have been buried in the ruins of history due to constant wars and unexpected accidents. The auction in Hong Kong will surely create much of a stir as it brings together pieces that are quaint, rare and highly-anticipated.

China Guardian Hong Kong 2012 Autumn Auctions

Preview:
October 4, 12:00-21:00
October 5, 10:00-21:00
October 6, 10:00-18:00
Venue:  Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong (5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong)

Chinese Painting and Calligraphy from the Four Seas
October 7, 13:00-20:00

Classic Furniture and Garden Ornament of Ming and Qing Dynasties
October 7, 20:00-21:00