“MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ASIAN ART”

This time the auction will include a collection of nearly 200 masterpieces of Modern Chinese Art and Contemporary Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, and Chinese Art.

The Contemporary Art Section’s highlight will be “24.09.99”, a perfect blend between Eastern and Western art by the Chinese abstract painter Zao WouKi; an infinity of visual variations makes this work extremely fascinating. A unique form of abstract expressionism is also shown in “Abstract” and “Jade Mountain” by Chu Teh-chun, as well as his early work “Sketchs in Baxian” executed in a realistic manner. The auction will also include: “Rising Sun (E)” and “The Composition of Distances No.19” by the senior Taiwanese artist Liu Kuo-Sung, “Waiting for Your Love Letter” and “I am Snow White. P.S. She is my lover” of the Chinese-American expressionist Walasse Ting, and the abstract paintings “Abstract” and “Profound” from the American born Chinese artist George Chann. These pieces outstandingly represent the art of overseas Chinese expressionists.

In “Yellow and White Peonies”, exclusively selected among the works of Chinese contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang, gunpowder has been used to create refined and elegant layered petals, “Sutra from Snow Land” by Huang Gang is filled with deep historical and cultural connotations, Zhou Chunya’s “Peach Blossom” brilliantly combines China’s traditional and contemporary elements, and Pang Jiun’s “Spring Scenery” depicts an idyllic scenery in the style of Eastern literati painting. Meanwhile, Tzu-chi Yeh, and Yang Chihung with “Blue Undercurrent”, are emerging in Taiwan’s modern and contemporary art scenery, presenting works which are sentimental and romantic, delicate yet rough. Among the sculpture lots are Ju Ming’s powerful and compelling “Single Whip”, Li Chen’s Zen philosophy inspired “The Pursuer”, “Golden Palm”, and “Traveling-in-Mountain”, Zhou Chunya’s “Green Dog into Taihu Lake Stone”, and many other rare masterpieces.

In the nowadays well-received Japanese, Korean, and American Pop Art category, we have contemporary art giant Yayoi Kusama with her iconic original works “Pumpkin” and “Flowers”, the signature little girl portrait “Untitled” by Yoshitomo Nara, and also paintings and prints by Andy Warhol, KAWS, Gary Baseman, and Jeff Koons. Emerging Japanese artists such as Ayako Rokkaku, Hiroyuki Matsuura, Mayuka Yamamoto, and Iida Kiriko are also not to be missed. On the basis of a very diversified catalogue, and operating from a macroscopic vision on Asian art, Ravenel looks forward to provide collectors with the opportunity to add diversified items to their collections.



“SELECT: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART”

Event will mainly focus on introducing two masters who are representative of the French postwar abstract and representational art: Georges Mathieu and Bernard Buffet. Mathieu, the father of “Lyrical Abstraction”, painted “Hommage à Dollard des Ormeaux” in 1963; this abstract composition looks magnificent, and its vermilion background conveys passion and excitement. In the multicolored “Orestide”, from 1976, the artist yearns for the romantic feelings found in epics. Buffet, a representative artist of the “Neo Expressionism”, was known to be a genius. “Portrait d’homme au foulard”, which was completed in 1954, is his outstanding selfrepresentation, while “Le Port de Beaulieu”, from 1957, is part of a series whose rare works have a very successful record on the market.

Amedeo Modigliani, leading figure of the “Paris School”, painted “Portrait d’une jeune fille” between 1917-1918. The work “Julia” by Marie Laurencin, who due to her aristocratic temperament was praised as “the Doe of Paris”, captivates the audience with the splendor of the poised and graceful goddess portrayed in it. André Brasilier’s “Fenêtre sur le parc” profiles the elegant gestures of a lady.

Inspired by the flourishing art market in Southeast Asia, the 1980’s work “Nude” by the modern Vietnamese artist Trung Nguyen, and “Nude” by Thanh Binh Nguyen have been selected to represent the graceful beauty of Vietnamese women. Two landscape paintings by the Thai old master Kid Kosolawat, “Village Lake” and “Thai Houses”, uncover quiet views of South Asian countries. “The Calling”, by Indonesian artist Sugiyo Dwiarso, is receiving a lot of attention due to its unique style.

Labeled under the “Contemporary Japanese Art” theme, “Mt. Fuji”, created by Yayoi Kusama in the 1980’s, contains the classic pattern of the early Kusama’s period, while “Ashtray” is in black and white, and its infinite extension brings out a visual sense of motion. Works such as Ayako Rokkaku’s “Little Girl in a Purple Circle”, made in a pure and vivid hand-paint style, will potentially become a collection target in the near future. Also loved by collectors are the “Pop Art” style pieces by the Americans Jeff Koons and Peter Max, and a more precise selection on each collection will be unveiled at all locations of the Ravenel Autumn Auction 2018 “International Modern and Contemporary Art” previews, guests from all circles are invited to check on the upcoming events.

“CONNOISSEURSHIP II: THE LITERATI SALE”

It will Showcase both ancient and modern pieces. The collection will include artistic items from many categories, gathering hundreds of outstanding pieces such as Song porcelains, elegant literati utensils, calligraphy scrolls and paintings, Buddha statues, and so on. It’s a special cross-boundary event which covers different collecting areas and highlights the literati environment.

The auction will also present a number of exquisite and elegant Buddhist statues, and a collection of Southern and Northern Song fine porcelain ware, giving the possibility to a vast number of collectors to enjoy such beauty. The “literati furniture” category is still hot on the market, and many pieces such as yellow stone carvings, jade-ware, and incense burners will be shown to the collectors. Furthermore, three pieces from the Taipei Cathay Art Gallery Archives will be showcased at this Autumn auction, as well as many ink-wash paintings with a contemporary literati flavor, which reflect the elegant taste of the literati lifestyle.

“REFINED BRUSHWORK: FINE CHINESE PAINTINGS”

Ravenel proudly presents more than 80 calligraphy works and paintings by modern ink masters, revealing the influence on artists who fled to Taiwan during the post-war period. One of the highlights is Zhang Daqian’s “Bamboo and Chrysanthemums”. Light ink and swift brushstrokes were used to highlight the refined personality of a gentleman. Other important lots include the works of Pu Hsinyu and Chiang Chao-Shen.

This season, Ravenel presents “Paintings and Calligraphy of Tai Jing-nong”, which gathers the fine calligraphy and plum blossom paintings by a respectable scholar Tai Jing-nong. Highlight of the sale include “Plum Blossom”, painted in 1974, was deemed as one of the artist’s earliest works of plum blossom paintings recorded. More than 20 calligraphy pieces will also be featured, unfolding the spirit of the artist’s melancholic and vigorous brushwork.

“FINEST AND RAREST WINES”

Auction will list more than 800 collectible items. The wines category, in addition to the classic Bordeaux vineyards legendary vintages such as Château Latour 1906, and Château Palmer 1961, will also include top vineyards bottles from famous Burgundy châteaux, such as Domaine Leroy musigny 1993, and DRC Romanée-Conti 1962. Kept under strict cellar control, our collection of rare wines from the Old World, and cult wines from the New World, offers to the collectors the rarest collectible bottles, and a wide range to choose from. The whisky section will contain more aged whiskys, such as the already disappeared from the market Karuizawa 1960, Lalique 65, and the 50-year old John Walker Masters' Edition. They are a tribute to the whisky’s long history and tradition, but also suit all the whisky enthusiasts who want to open and enjoy such unique bottles, meeting the needs of each collector.

“TIMELESS HANDBAGS & LUXURY COLLECTIBLES”

This private sale will be dedicated to a selection of elegant classic jewelry and rare Hermès bags. In view of the fact that colored gemstones have always been popular on the market, this time, apart from the classic rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, we have also carefully selected originally shaped stones to share with our collectors. Among the lots are a 15.95 Carat Sri Lankan “Red Star” Ruby and Diamond Ring, as well as a 14.24 Carat Cat’s Eye Stone and Diamond Ring. Collectible antique jewelry and a series of exquisite design pieces will also be on display; each of these fine items has its unique charm. Hermès bags, which attract lots of attention from the collectors, are mainly in the Birkin or Kelly model, incorporating always new styles, colors and sizes, and also including custom-made series and rare leather series. One of our lots is a shiny NILO crocodile leather Birkin 25 with gold hardware, believed to be hotshot dream collectible on today’s market. Every piece of this auction has a unique inheritance value, so we sincerely invite the collectors to enjoy the pleasure of gathering them, savoring the classic value of thing that are everlastingly new.