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IMPORTANT NOTICE BUYING AT AUCTION Pre-sale Estimates Pre-sale estimates are Buyer’s Premium and will not be otherwise Bidding in Person To bid in person, you will US Economic Sanctions The United States If you wish to pay for any purchase with your Export The export of any lot from Hong
intended as a guide for prospective buyers. compensated. If the irrevocable bid is not need to register for and collect a numbered maintains economic and trade sanctions American Express, Mastercard, Union Pay Kong or import into any other country may
Please note that all lots are sold subject to The following pages are designed to give Any bid between the high and low pre-sale secured until after the printing of the auction paddle before the auction begins. Proof against targeted foreign countries, groups or Visa, you must present the card in person be subject to one or more export or import
our Conditions of Business for Buyers and you useful information on how to buy at estimates would, in our opinion, off er a chance catalogue, a pre-lot announcement will be of identity will be required. If you have a and organisations. US buyers will please note to Sotheby’s Hong Kong. All charges are licences being granted. It is the buyer’s
Authenticity Guarantee, which are set forth at auction. Sotheby’s staff as listed at the front of success. However, all lots can realise prices made indicating that there is an irrevocable Sotheby’s Identifi cation Card, it will facilitate that US persons are generally prohibited subject to acceptance by Sotheby’s and by responsibility to obtain any relevant export
the back of this catalogue and Conditions of of this catalogue will be happy to assist you. above or below the pre-sale estimates. bid on the lot. If the irrevocable bidder is the registration process. If you wish to register from selling, buying or otherwise dealing with American Express, MasterCard, Union Pay or import licence. The denial of any licence
Business for Sellers, which are available from However, it is important that you read the It is advisable to consult us nearer the time of advising anyone with respect to the lot, to bid on a Premium Lot, please see the property belonging to members, residents, or Visa, as the case may be. In the case a required or delay in obtaining such licence
Sotheby’s offi ces on request. Prospective following information carefully and note that sale as estimates can be subject to revision. Sotheby’s requires the irrevocable bidder to paragraph above. nationals or the governments of these charge is not approved, you will nevertheless cannot justify the cancellation of the sale
bidders should review the Conditions of Sotheby’s acts for the seller; you should refer The estimates printed in the auction catalogue disclose his or her fi nancial interest in the lot. Should you be the successful buyer of a lot, countries, organisations or groups. be liable to Sotheby’s for all sums incurred by or any delay in making payment of the total
Business, Authenticity Guarantee and the in particular to Conditions 3 and 4 of the do not include the buyer’s premium. If an agent is advising you or bidding on your please ensure that your paddle can be seen by you. Credit card purchases may not exceed amount due.
Buying at Auction guide. Conditions of Business for Buyers printed in behalf with respect to a lot identifi ed as being the auctioneer and that it is your number that 3. THE AUCTION HK$1,000,000. Sotheby’s, upon request and for an
this catalogue. Symbol Key The following key explains the subject to an irrevocable bid, you should is called out. Should there be any doubts as to Please note that Sotheby’s reserves the right administrative fee, may apply for a licence to
Condition reports printed in the catalogue are Prospective bidders should also consult symbols you may see inside this catalogue. request that the agent disclose whether or price or buyer, please draw the auctioneer’s Conditions of Business The auction is to decline payments received from anyone export your lot(s) outside Hong Kong.
intended as a guide only. Sotheby’s will be www.sothebys,com for the most up to date not he or she has a fi nancial interest in the lot. attention to it immediately. governed by the Conditions of Business other than the buyer of record and that Sotheby’s recommends that you retain all
pleased to provide more detailed reports on cataloguing of the property in this catalogue. Premium Lots All lots sold will be invoiced to the name for Sellers and Buyers and the Authenticity clearance of such payments will be required. import and export papers, including licences,
any lot on request. Nevertheless, prospective In order to bid on “Premium Lots” ( in print  Interested Parties and address in which the paddle has been Guarantee. These apply to all aspects of the Please contact our Post Sale Services if you as in certain countries you may be required to
buyers are reminded that all lots are sold Provenance In certain circumstances, catalogue, in eCatalogue), Sotheby’s may Lots with this symbol indicate that parties registered and cannot be transferred to other relationship between Sotheby’s and actual have any questions concerning clearance. produce them to governmental authorities.
as shown and their attention is drawn to Sotheby’s may print in the catalogue the request from prospective bidders to complete with a direct or indirect interest in the lot names and addresses. and prospective bidders and buyers. Anyone
Condition 3 of the Conditions of Business for history of ownership of a work of art if such the pre-registration application form and to may be bidding on the lot, including (i) the Please do not mislay your paddle; in the event considering bidding in the auction should read Collection and Storage All items from this Endangered Species Items made of or
Buyers printed in this catalogue. information contributes to scholarship deliver to Sotheby’s a deposit of benefi ciary of an estate selling the lot, or of loss, inform the Sales Clerk immediately. At them carefully. They may be amended by way sale not collected from HKCEC on the last day incorporating plant or animal material,
or is otherwise well known and assists in HK$5,000,000 or such other higher amount (ii) the joint owner of a lot. If the interested the end of the sale, please return your paddle of notices posted in the saleroom or by way of of the sale by 11:00am will be sent back to such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone,
重要通知 distinguishing the work of art. However, the as may be determined by Sotheby’s (for any party is the successful bidder, they will be to the registration desk. announcement made by the auctioneer. Sotheby’s where they will incur storage charge tortoiseshell, etc., irrespective of age or value,
請注意所有拍賣品皆受制於目錄後給買家業 identity of the seller or previous owners may items of Chinese Works of Art, Fine Chinese required to pay the full Buyer’s Premium. In one month after the date of the auction at the may require a licence or certifi cate prior to
務規則及真品保證，以及可於蘇富比辦事處 not be disclosed for a variety of reasons. For Paintings, Fine Classical Chinese Paintings, certain instances, interested parties may have Absentee Bids If you cannot attend the Interested Parties Announcement In following rate: exportation and require additional licences or
索取給賣家業務規則。 example, such information may be excluded Magnifi cent Jewels & Jadeite and Modern & knowledge of the reserve. In the event the auction, we will be happy to execute written situations where a person who is allowed to Storage charge: HK$1,200 per lot per certifi cates upon importation to any country
to accommodate a seller’s request for Contemporary Art – Evening Sale) and of interested party’s possible participation in the bids on your behalf. A bidding form can be bid on a lot has a direct or indirect interest in month. outside Hong Kong. Please note that the
如有要求的話蘇富比樂意提供任何物品之詳 confi dentiality or because the identity of prior HK$2,000,000 or such other higher amount sale is not known until after the printing of the found at the back of this catalogue. This such lot, such as the benefi ciary or executor To arrange shipping or collection, please ability to obtain an export licence or certifi cate
細報告。無論如何，請準買家注意所有物品 owners is unknown given the age of the work as may be determined by Sotheby’s (for any auction catalogue, a pre-lot announcement service is free and confi dential. Lots will of an estate selling the lot, a joint owner of contact: does not ensure the ability to obtain an import
will be made indicating that interested parties
licence or certifi cate in another country, and
of art.
皆以出示的狀況出售及注意給買家業務規則 items in other categories), and any fi nancial may be bidding on the lot. always be bought as cheaply as is consistent the lot, or a party providing or participating Post Sale Services vice versa. For example, it is illegal to import
交易條款3。 references, guarantees and/or such other with other bids, the reserves and Sotheby’s in a guarantee of the lot, Sotheby’s will As printed in front of this catalogue
Buyer’s Premium A buyer’s premium will be security as Sotheby’s may require in its commissions. In the event of identical bids, the make an announcement in the sale room African elephant ivory into the United States.
added to the hammer price and is payable by absolute discretion as security for the bid. If □ No Reserve earliest received will take precedence. Always that interested parties may bid on the lot. In Lots will be released to you or your authorised Sotheby’s suggests that buyers check with
the buyer as part of the total purchase price. all lots in the catalogue are “Premium Lots”, a Unless indicated by a box ( □ ), all lots in this indicate a “top limit” - the hammer price to certain circumstances, interested parties may representative when full and fi nal payment their own government regarding wildlife
The buyer’s premium is 25% of the hammer Special Notice will be included to this eff ect catalogue are off ered subject to a reserve. which you would bid if you were attending the have knowledge of the reserves. has been received by Sotheby’s, appropriate import requirements prior to placing a bid. It is
price up to and including HK$3,500,000, 20% and this symbol will not be used. A reserve is the confi dential hammer price auction yourself. “Buy” and unlimited bids will photographic identifi cation has been made, the buyer’s responsibility to obtain any export
of any amount in excess of HK$3,500,000 up established between Sotheby’s and the not be accepted. Please refer to Condition 5 of Consecutive and Responsive Bidding and a release note has been provided by or import licences and/or certifi cates as well
to and including HK$31,000,000, and 13.9%  Guaranteed Property seller and below which a lot will not be sold. the Conditions of Business for Buyers printed The auctioneer may open the bidding on any Sotheby’s (open Monday to Friday 9:30am - as any other required documentation (please
of any amount in excess of HK$31,000,000. The reserve is generally set at a percentage in this catalogue. lot by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. 6pm). refer to Condition 10 of the Conditions of
The seller of lots with this symbol has of the low estimate and will not exceed the Telephoned absentee bids must be confi rmed Business for Buyers printed in this catalogue).
been guaranteed a minimum price from The auctioneer may further bid on behalf of Please refer to Condition 7 of the Condition of
1. BEFORE THE AUCTION one auction or a series of auctions. This low estimate for the lot. If any lots in the before the sale by letter or fax. Fax number for the seller, up to the amount of the reserve, Business for Buyers printed in this catalogue.
guarantee may be provided by Sotheby’s, catalogue are off ered without a reserve, these bids only: (852) 2522 1063. by placing consecutive or responsive bids 5. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Catalogue Subscriptions If you would like by a third party or jointly by Sotheby’s and a lots are indicated by a box ( □ ). If all lots in To ensure a satisfactory service, please ensure for a lot. Please refer to Condition 6 of the Loss or Damage Buyers are reminded that
to take out a catalogue subscription, please third party. A guarantee may be in the form the catalogue are off ered without a reserve, that we receive your bids at least 24 hours Conditions of Business for Buyers printed in Sotheby’s accepts liability for loss or damage Financial Services Sotheby’s off ers a wide
ring (852) 2822 8142. of an irrevocable bid provided by a third a Special Notice will be included to this eff ect before the sale. this catalogue. to lots for a maximum period of thirty (30) range of fi nancial services including advances
party. Third parties providing or participating and the box symbol will not be used. calendar days after the date of the auction. on consignments, as well as loans secured
Deposit If you wish to bid on ( ) lots in the in a guarantee may benefi t fi nancially if a Bidding by Telephone If you cannot 4. AFTER THE AUCTION Please refer to Condition 7 of the Conditions of by art collections not intended for sale. This
printed catalogue and ( ) lots in the guaranteed lot is sold successfully and may Condition of Lots Prospective buyers are attend the auction, it is possible to bid on Business for Buyers printed in this catalogue. is not an off er or solicitation and the services
eCatalogue, you may be requested by incur a loss if the sale is not successful. If encouraged to inspect the property at the the telephone on lots with a minimum low Payment Payment is due in HKdollars are subject to the laws and regulations of
Sotheby’s to deliver to Sotheby’s a deposit of every lot in a catalogue is guaranteed, the pre-sale exhibitions. Solely as a convenience, estimate of HK$40,000. As the number of immediately after the sale and may be made Shipping Sotheby’s off ers a comprehensive the jurisdictions in which the services are
HK$5,000,000 or such other higher amount Important Notices in the sale catalogue will so Sotheby’s may provide condition reports. telephone lines is limited, it is necessary to by the following methods: Cash, Banker’s shipping service. Except if otherwise provided. For further information please
as may be determined by Sotheby’s (for any state and this symbol will not be used for each The absence of reference to the condition make arrangements for this service 24 hours Draft, Cheque, Wire Transfer and Credit Card indicated in this Guide for Prospective Buyers, contact Sotheby’s Financial Services in
items of Chinese Works of Art, Fine Chinese lot. If a third party providing or participating in of a lot in the catalogue description does before the sale. (American Express, MasterCard, Union Pay & Sotheby’s can advise buyers on exporting and London at +44 20 7293 6005
Paintings, Fine Classical Chinese Paintings, a guarantee is the successful bidder for the not imply that the lot is free from faults or We also suggest that you leave a maximum Visa). shipping property, and arranging delivery.
Magnifi cent Jewels & Jadeite and Modern & guaranteed lot, they will be required to pay imperfections. Please refer to Condition 3 of bid which we can execute on your behalf It is against Sotheby’s general policy to accept Pre-sale Auction Estimates Sotheby’s
Contemporary Art – Evening Sale) and of the full Buyer’s Premium. the Conditions of Business for Buyers printed in the event we are unable to reach you by single or multiple related payments in the For assistance, please contact: will be pleased to give preliminary pre-sale
HK$2,000,000 or such higher amount as in this catalogue. telephone. Multi-lingual staff are available to form of cash or cash equivalents in excess of Post Sale Services (Mon to Fri 9:30a.m. to auction estimates for your property. This
may be determined by Sotheby’s (for any △ Property in which Sotheby’s has an execute bids for you. Please refer to Condition HK$80,000. 6:00 p.m.) service is free of charge and is available from
items in other categories), and any fi nancial Ownership Interest Electrical and Mechanical Goods All 5 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers +852 2822 5533 Sotheby’s experts in Hong Kong on week
references, guarantees and/or such other Lots with this symbol indicate that Sotheby’s electrical and mechanical goods are sold on printed in this catalogue. It is Sotheby’s policy to request any new FAX +852 2501 4266 days between 9.30am and 4.30pm. We
security as Sotheby’s may require in its owns the lot in whole or in part or has an the basis of their decorative value only and clients or buyers preferring to make a cash hkpostsaleservices@sothebys.com advise you to make an appointment with the
absolute discretion as security for the bid. economic interest in the lot equivalent to an should not be assumed to be operative. It is Online Bidding If you cannot attend the payment to provide proof of identity (by relevant expert department. Upon request,
For any lots other than Premium Lots, ownership interest. If all lots in the catalogue essential that prior to any intended use, the auction, it is possible to bid online. This service providing some form of government issued We will send you a quotation for shipping your we may also travel to your home to provide
regardless of the low pre-sale estimate for the are lots in which Sotheby’s has an ownership electrical system is checked and approved by is free and confi dential. For information identifi cation containing a photograph, purchase(s). Transit risk insurance may also preliminary pre-sale auction estimates.
lot, Sotheby’s reserves the right to request interest, a Special Notice will be included to a qualifi ed electrician. about registering to bid online, please refer such as a passport, identity card or driver’s be included in your quotation. If the quotation
from prospective bidders to complete the pre- this eff ect and the triangle symbol will not be to sothebys.com. Bidders bidding online are licence) and confi rmation of permanent is accepted, we will arrange the shipping Valuations The Valuation department
registration application form and to deliver used. 2. BIDDING IN THE SALE subject to the Conditions of Business for address. Thank you for your co-operation. for you and will despatch the property as provides written inventories and valuations for
to Sotheby’s a deposit of HK$1,000,000 or Live Online Bidding, which can be viewed at Cheques and drafts should be made payable soon as possible after receiving your written many purposes including insurance, probate
such higher amount as may be determined  Irrevocable Bids Bidding at Auction Bids may be executed sothebys.com, as well as the Conditions of to Sotheby’s Hong Kong Limited. agreement to the terms of the quotation, and succession division, asset management
by Sotheby’s (for any items of Chinese Works Lots with this symbol indicate that a party has in person by paddle during the auction, in Business applicable to the sale. The online Although personal and company cheques fi nancial release of the property and receipt and tax planning. Valuations can be tailored to
of Art, Fine Chinese Paintings, Fine Classical provided Sotheby’s with an irrevocable bid on writing prior to the sale by telephone or online. bidding service is not avaliable for premium drawn in HK dollars on Hong Kong banks of any export licence or certifi cates that may suit most needs. Fees are highly competitive.
Chinese Paintings, Magnifi cent Jewels & the lot that will be executed during the sale at lots. are accepted, you are advised that property be required. Despatch will be arranged at the For further information please contact the
Jadeite and Modern & Contemporary Art – a value that ensures that the lot will sell. The Auction speeds vary, but average between 50 will not be released until such cheques have buyer’s expense. Sotheby’s may charge an relevant Expert department on (852) 2524
Evening Sale) and of HK$500,000 or such irrevocable bidder, who may bid in excess and 120 lots per hour. The bidding steps are Employee Bidding Sotheby’s employees cleared unless you have a pre-arranged administrative fee for arranging the despatch. 8121, Fax (852) 2810 6238.
other higher amount as maybe determined by of the irrevocable bid, will be compensated generally in increments of approximately 10% may bid only if the employee does not know Cheque Acceptance Facility. Forms to
Sotheby’s (for any items in other categories) based on the fi nal hammer price in the event of the previous bid. the reserve and fully complies with Sotheby’s facilitate this are available from the Finance All shipments should be unpacked and
and any fi nancial references, guarantees he or she is not the successful bidder. If the Please refer to Conditions 5 and 6 of the internal rules governing employee bidding. Department in Hong Kong. checked on delivery and any discrepancies
and/or such other security as Sotheby’s may irrevocable bidder is the successful bidder, Conditions of Business for Buyers printed in must be notifi ed to Sotheby’s immediately.
require in its absolute discretion as security he or she will be required to pay the full this catalogue.
for the bid.

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