History
2015
- Walasse TING “Miss World” was sold for US$1,825,608. It set the record as the largest piece by the artist ever sold in auction around the world in the past two decades and broke the artist’s world auction record
- Ravenel Finest & Rarest Wines realized over US$3 million in Autumn Auction, setting a new high in the history of wine auction in Taiwan
- The special auction “Fan Paintings and Calligraphy from Hwang Tien-tsai's Collection” completed white glove sale, a sell through rate of 100%. The highest valued lot, “Lychee and Birds” by Yu Zhonglin, was sold for HK$720,000, setting a new auction record for the artist
2014
- ZAO Wou-ki “Plantes tortillées” sold for US$ 8,114,705, becoming the highest priced oil painting ever sold in Taiwan auction history
2013
- “Special Auction of Works by SHIY De-jinn” accomplished 100% sold by lots
- Inaugural Chinese Works of Art Auction in Hong Kong
2012
- Inaugural Fine Jewels and Jadeite Auction in Hong Kong
- Inaugural Finest and Rarest Wines Auction in Hong Kong
- “Ravenel” quarterly magazine published
- Shanghai office established
2011
- SANYU “Five Nudes” sold for US$ 16,493,573, breaking the record for Chinese oil painting
2010
2009
- ZAO Wou-ki “17.4.64” sold for US$ 4,925,373 at Autumn Auction Taipei, the highest auction price in Taiwan auction history
- Hosting “Andy Warhol Night” and showcasing masterpieces by Damien Hirst, Henry Moore, Anish Kapoor, and more
- Ravenel Hong Kong office established
- Cohosting Asia tour exhibition “Sculptures in Movement” with the Louvre
2008
- Inaugural Modern and Contemporary Art Auction in Hong Kong, the first Taiwan based Asian auction house to enter Hong Kong
2006
- Awarded “Art China, Annual Influence” as one of the most influential auction houses in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan
- Beijing office established
2004
- CHU Teh-chun “Temps d’hiver” sold for US$ 499,393 at Autumn Auction Taipei, breaking CHU Teh-chun’s world auction record
2002
- Hosting “A Flourishing Era- Impressionist and Modern Art” exhibition, showcasing masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Picasso, Chagall and more
- Launched Taiwan’s first professional magazine focusing on art collection: “Art & Investment”
2001
- Nominated as one of the best auction houses with international perspective and integration of Eastern and Western culture
1999
- Ravenel established