THE AU BAK LING COLLECTION VOLUME III

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Dates: October 22 through October 28, 2026 Venue: Christie's Hong Kong Address: 6/F, The Henderson, 2 Murray Road, Central, Hong Kong Exhibition Introduction The Apex of Connoisseurship and an Epic of Ceramic History: The Collecting Legacy of "The Au Bak Ling Collection" and Masterpieces from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties In the history of 20th-century Chinese ceramic collecting, Mr. Au Bak Ling (1928–2019) stands as a globally renowned, profoundly revered titan. A prominent Hong Kong industrialist and one of the contemporary world’s most esteemed connoisseurs of Chinese art, Mr. Au drew upon his extraordinarily keen eye, deep scholarly erudition, and relentless lifelong pursuit to assemble one of the most systematic, academically profound, and qualitative treasuries of Chinese ceramics in modern private collecting. Renowned for their extreme rarity, pristine condition, and immaculate provenance, the Au Bak Ling Collection is venerated by museum scholars and elite collectors worldwide as the "ultimate benchmark" of Chinese ceramic connoisseurship for its masterly synthesis of Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing imperial porcelain aesthetics and craftsmanship. Following the resounding success and fervent market enthusiasm generated by the previous two dedicated auctions, and coinciding with Christie’s 40th anniversary in Asia, Christie’s Hong Kong proudly presents the highly anticipated third installment: The Au Bak Ling Collection Volume III. Featuring a curated selection of 40 exceptional masterpieces spanning the Song to Qing dynasties, this sale offers a panoramic showcase of the vision, scholarship, and passion that defined Mr. Au’s lifelong collecting journey. Tips - Viewing 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM. - Please note: OGP may organize group visits to the exhibition for members and art enthusiasts. Specific arrangements will depend on circumstances. If a group visit is ultimately confirmed, OGP organizers will notify you in advance.