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China Guardian Auctions Co., Ltd., established in May 1993, is the earliest auction company to specialize in the sale of Chinese artwork and antiques of all varieties.

This exceptional stem cup underscores the strong global demand for museum-grade classical Chinese art. It stands as a si...
06/05/2026

This exceptional stem cup underscores the strong global demand for museum-grade classical Chinese art. It stands as a significant achievement from the Xuande Emperor’s celebrated ”Golden Decade“ of imperial production (1426–1435).

The piece owes its notable realized value to its impeccable provenance, academic rarity, and fine artistic ex*****on. Its 20th-century lineage includes several highly regarded collections, having passed through the hands of Sir Percival David, shipping magnate T.Y. Chao, and the Tianminlou Collection.

Painted in vibrant cobalt blue under a thick, ”orange-peel“ glaze, the exterior depicts a motif of two four-clawed dragons surging through waves. Featuring a structurally sealed ”sandy base“ and a pristine six-character imperial reign mark, this piece is one of only four known identical examples globally.

China Guardian Spring Auctions 2026 | Lot 941 | A Blue and White ‘dragon’ High-stem Cup 青花云龙纹高足杯
Date: Xuande Period
Size: D: 10.1 cm (4 in.)、H: 8.8 cm (3 3/8 in.)
Price Realized: CNY 20,125,000 (USD 2,973,000)

In this painting 14.12.62, Zao Wou-Ki creates a powerful cosmic drama on canvas. Splitting the painting down the center,...
06/04/2026

In this painting 14.12.62, Zao Wou-Ki creates a powerful cosmic drama on canvas. Splitting the painting down the center, he channels the majestic spirit of traditional Chinese landscape paintings, unveiling a world at the dawn of creation.

From the bottom, a dark canyon of deep, calligraphic blacks erupts upward like a waking dragon, charged with the energy of wild cursive script. Above, the sky opens into a downpour of sulfurous yellow and brilliant amber, cascading down like liquid light. Where these two forces collide, Zao turns oil paint into a dance of explosive, dynamic interplay of surfaces, blending thick paint with thin, luminous washes to bring the spirit of traditional Chinese ink into the contemporary world.

China Guardian Spring Auctions 2026 | Lot 207 | Zao Wouki 赵无极 | 14.12.62
Medium: Oil on canvas
Date: 1962
Size: 129.8×97 cm.
Price Realized: CNY 46,000,000 (USD 6,796,000)

While the original 10th-century calligraphy by Xu Xuan has been lost to time, this extraordinary lot preserves the compl...
06/03/2026

While the original 10th-century calligraphy by Xu Xuan has been lost to time, this extraordinary lot preserves the complete, intact chain of frontispieces and colophons penned by the absolute elite of the Song Dynasty, offering unparalleled art historical value.

The highlight of this museum-quality piece is an exceptionally rare, authentic inscription by the legendary philosopher Zhu Xi. His exquisite brushwork perfectly aligns with top-tier collections in the Palace Museum. With an illustrious, unbroken provenance stretching from Qing Dynasty connoisseurs Liuzhou and Li Zuoxian to 20th-century legendary collectors Zhang Congyu and Tan Jing, this masterpiece represents the pinnacle of Chinese art acquisition.

China Guardian Spring Auctions 2026 | Lot 2872 | Zhu Xi, Zhang Jingxiu, etc. 朱熹、张景修等七家 | Calligraphy 宋名贤题徐常侍篆书之迹
Medium: Handscroll; ink on paper
Size:
① 27.6×28.7 cm. 10 7/8×11 2/8 in.
② 29.5×35.5 cm. 11 5/8×14 in.
③ 27.5×94.5 cm. 10 7/8×37 2/8 in.
④ 28.2×24.9 cm. 11 1/8×9 6/8 in.
⑤ 28×18.2 cm. 11×7 1/8 in.
Price Realized: CNY 103,500,000 (USD 15,291,000)

A spectacular season concludes at China Guardian. 🥂We are thrilled to announce that the China Guardian 2026 Spring Aucti...
05/29/2026

A spectacular season concludes at China Guardian. 🥂

We are thrilled to announce that the China Guardian 2026 Spring Auctions achieved a total sales of 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟐𝟓𝟏 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧, driven by a powerful 81.5% sell-through rate!

This season’s extraordinary momentum was highlighted by historic milestones, including 𝟐 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐒𝐃 and over 𝟑𝟎 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟏 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐒𝐃. From masterworks of classical Chinese painting to dynamic contemporary expressions, the global collecting community demonstrated immense passion and connoisseurship.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our collectors, bidders, and specialists worldwide for making this a truly unforgettable season.

✨ Stay tuned as we prepare to bring you more insights and rare masterpieces for the 2026 Spring Auctions.

Leading the season with an extraordinary result, this masterpiece proudly stands as the most expensive work sold across ...
05/27/2026

Leading the season with an extraordinary result, this masterpiece proudly stands as the most expensive work sold across the entire Spring Auctions. This exceptional handscroll from our Grand View evening sale showcased the brilliant technique of Da Xieyi, a style that prioritizes ”spirit over formal likeness.“

Do you notice the subtle nuances of the brushwork between the different types of paper?

Look closely and you‘ll see that, in the first four sections, the highly absorbent paper demanded rapid, sweeping strokes. Xu Wei’s brush moves like a storm, capturing the raw, spontaneous energy of breaking waves and bursting pomegranates before the ink could bleed. In the last and longest section, which used a semi-sized paper, the ink settled more deliberately. The slower absorption allowed for deliberate, velvet-like tonal gradients across the banana leaves, bringing the handscroll to its visual climax.

As a pioneer of Da Xieyi, Xu’s untamed style influenced and inspired countless subsequent painters, undoubtedly changing the course of Chinese art history.

China Guardian Spring Auctions 2026 | Lot 2869 | Xu Wei 徐渭 | Nature Sketches 写生卷
Medium: Handscroll; ink on paper
Size:
① 29×38.8 cm. 11 3/8×15 1/4 in.
② 29×39.4 cm. 11 3/8×15 1/2 in.
③ 29×31 cm. 11 3/8×12 1/4 in.
④ 29×40.3 cm. 11 3/8×15 7/8 in.
⑤ 29×119.2 cm. 11 3/8×46 7/8 in.
Price Realized: CNY 104,650,000 (USD 15,439,000)

05/21/2026

This is the second painting in a highly prestigious, ten-panel narrative suite titled Paintings Inspired by Fan Chengda’s poetry “Ten Ballads of Fields and Villages in the Twelfth Month.”

Commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor, the project brought together ten of the era‘s most talented imperial painters, royal family members, and court officials. Each artist was assigned a poem by the famous Southern Song Dynasty poet, Fan Chengda.

Shen masterfully executed the commission, balancing meticulous jiehua architectural precision with fluid brushwork to animate hundreds of lively miniature figures. The dynamic scene captures everything from youth-led dragon dances to bustling market stalls. Crowned with the Qianlong Emperor’s own imperial inscription in the upper register, its prestige is unmatched. This lot offers a rare, monumental opportunity to acquire a masterpiece of direct imperial provenance.

Lot 2874 | Poetic Idea of ”Song on the Lantern Fair“ 御题《灯市行》诗意图 | Shen Yuan 沈源
Size: 113×29 cm. 44 1/2×11 3/8 in.

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 · 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥
Preview: May 21 – 23
Time: 10:00-19:00 CST
Auction: May 24, 17:30 CST Hall A
Venue: Guardian Art Center, Beijing

The momentum of the art week continues this week. Part II of the China Guardian 2026 Spring Auctions preview opens grand...
05/20/2026

The momentum of the art week continues this week. Part II of the China Guardian 2026 Spring Auctions preview opens grandly tomorrow, May 21.

This part features a magnificent, multi-category lineup heavily led by Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy. Following this brilliance is a diverse array of Rare Books and Rubbing Books, Fine Wine & Spirits, Rare Tea, Stamps and Covers, Coins, Banknotes, and 88 lots of highly sought-after Collectible Trading Cards.

Bringing together nearly 5,000 exceptional collections across 19 curated special sessions. Part II offers an unparalleled journey through art and history. Join us at the Guardian Art Center to discover these hidden gems! 🔎✨

𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: May 21–23
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞:10:00-19:00 CST
𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: May 24-27
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: No. 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China

Jin Nong is widely celebrated for his highly unique approach to Chinese calligraphy. He drew inspiration from the rugged...
05/18/2026

Jin Nong is widely celebrated for his highly unique approach to Chinese calligraphy. He drew inspiration from the rugged, weathered characters carved into ancient stone monuments to invent his iconic “Lacquer Script”, a rule-breaking style defined by striking contrast.

Look closely to see the visual drama playing out in the ink. His horizontal strokes are thick, flat, and squared-off, mimicking heavy layers of lacquer to give the piece a monumental, timeless strength. He masterfully balances this weight with elegant vertical lines that taper into sharp points, occasionally letting the brush run dry to leave a textured scratch of white paper showing through.

The result is a powerful masterpiece that finds a deep, monumental beauty in the intentionally unpolished. We invite you to view this historic work in person at our upcoming Spring Auctions in Beijing.

Lot 3864 | Excerpt from the “Huashan Temple Stele” 漆书节录《西岳华山庙碑》 | Jin Nong 金农
Size: 119×39 cm. 46 7/8×15 3/8 in.

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲
Preview: May 21 – 23
Time: 10:00-19:00 CST
Auction: May 27, 10:00 CST Hall A
Venue: Guardian Art Center, Beijing

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟏𝟏𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥! 🥂The first part of our 2026 Spri...
05/13/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟏𝟏𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥! 🥂

The first part of our 2026 Spring Auctions has officially drawn to a successful close, marking a robust commencement to the season:

💰Sales Total: 116 MillionUSD
🏆Premium Lots: 21 lots realized over 1 Million USD

With packed salerooms and competitive yet discerning bidding, these results underscore the resilience and vitality of the current art market.

🔜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏. Join us as we begin the next chapter of the Spring Auctions.

📍 Part II
Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy｜Rare Books & Manuscripts｜Fine Wines & Tea｜Stamps & Coins
Preview: May 21–23
Time: 10:00-19:00 CST
Auctions: May 24-27

📍 Location:
Guardian Art Center
No. 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District,Beijing, China

Fu Lei, a visionary art critic and scholar, achieved what the rest of the art world could not: he decoded the ”black, de...
05/12/2026

Fu Lei, a visionary art critic and scholar, achieved what the rest of the art world could not: he decoded the ”black, dense, and heavy“ style of Huang Binhong’s work. While others saw only ink-drenched chaos, Fu Lei recognized a revolutionary bridge between tradition and modernism.

In 1943, to honor this rare intellectual resonance, the 80-year-old Master Huang presented the 35-year-old critic with a profound gift, the Twelve Views of Mount Qingcheng. This was more than a gesture of friendship; it was a master conferring his legacy upon the critic who had finally articulated his pursuit of the ”Universal Tao“ through the interplay of ”The Self“ and ”The Non-Self.“

Preserved by Fu Lei’s family for over half a century, this album stands as the ultimate testament to a rare convergence, when Huang Binhong’s art met its deepest resonance.

Witness the Twelve Views of Mount Qingcheng, the 1943 gift from Huang Binhong to Fu Lei, at the China Guardian 2026 Spring Auctions.

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 ᐧ 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧
Preview: May 21 – 23
Time: 10:00-19:00 CST
Auction: May 24, 17:30 CST Hall A
Venue: Guardian Art Center, Beijing

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