Bonhams Chinese Paintings auctions offer an exemplary range of paintings and calligraphy, spanning centuries and encompassing all genres. We hold dedicated live sales twice a year in Hong Kong and targeted single-owner sales in both Hong Kong and New York, as well as online sales throughout the year.
Our extensively researched and carefully curated auctions have achieved outstanding results in recent years, drawing global museums and private collectors alike. Covering centuries of Chinese history, the department showcases masterpieces by Ming and Qing dynasty masters such as Wen Zhengming and Wang Hui, as well as key 20th century artists Qi Baishi, Zhang Daqian, Fu Baoshi, Xu Beihong, Lu Yanshao, Pu Ru, Wu Guanzhong and Lin Fengmian.
In addition, Chinese paintings and calligraphy constitute a major part of our biannual Chinese Works of Art auctions in New York, Los Angeles, London and Sydney, offering our clients and collectors unrivalled opportunities to both buy and sell their collections during each calendar year.
Buying and selling Chinese paintings at Bonhams
Bonhams Chinese Paintings department has specialists and consultants in the United States, Hong Kong and Australia.
With offices and representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams gives buyers and sellers access to a global network of collectors, to achieve the highest price and level of customer satisfaction possible. Contact a specialist directly for more information or submit your item online for a free auction estimate.
Thinking of selling? Get a free auction estimate by submitting your item online or contacting your local Bonhams. With specialists based in towns and cities worldwide, we are your local auction house.
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Global Head, Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy
Bruce MacLaren is Vice President and Global Head of Chinese paintings and calligraphy at Bonhams. Based in New York, Bruce leads the international Chinese painting team, holding dedicated auctions in …
Senior Vice President, US Head, Asian Art Group
Dessa Goddard is US Head of the Asian Art Group, Vice President and Global Head, Business Strategy for Chinese Paintings, Senior Specialist for Chinese Art, and a Director of Bonhams Hong Kong. She ov…
Head of Department
Jingjing Qiao is Head of Chinese Paintings at Bonhams in Hong Kong. Joining Bonhams in 2024, Jingjing has been an active player in the industry for over two decades. She was most recently Senior Speci…
Senior Specialist
Rex Lin is a Senior Specialist in Chinese Paintings at Bonhams, based in Taiwan. With over 15 years of experience in the art industry, he is actively involved in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.…
Associate Specialist
Krystal Liu is an Associate Specialist of Chinese art at Bonhams in New York. Her areas of expertise include Chinese painting, calligraphy, furniture and scholar's objects. Since joining Bonhams in 20…
Head of Chinese and Asian Art, London
Lazarus Halstead is Head of Chinese and Asian Art, London. He works across our New Bond Street and Knightsbridge salerooms. Lazarus has been working in the field of Asian Art for more than 10 years. H…
Senior Specialist
Yvett Klein joined Bonhams in 2011 as an Asian Art Specialist and works closely with Bonhams international Asian Art department. Yvett holds two master's degrees from the University of Sydney in Museu…
Specialist
Jennifer Wang is a Specialist for Chinese Paintings at Bonhams in Hong Kong. Her areas of expertise include modern and contemporary Chinese paintings, and fine classical Chinese paintings and calligra…
Jr. Specialist/Cataloguer
Dick Lin is Junior Specialist and Cataloguer for Chinese Paintings at Bonhams in San Francisco.
Senior Sale Coordinator
Katniss Xu is a Senior Sale Coordinator for Asian Art in Los Angeles. Katniss is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
Cataloguer / Sale Coordinator, Chinese Works of Art
Coco Li is a bilingual Auctioneer, Cataloguer and Sale Coordinator for Chinese Works of Art and Paintings at Bonhams, based in New York. She earned a first-class honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Art…
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29 April | Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place | Live auction
16 – 25 June | Online, Los Angeles
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