Poly Auction Hong Kong Spring Auctions 2026: High Jewels and Watches, Modern and Contemporary Art Auctions to Be Held on 6 April

Poly Auction Hong Kong has announced its Spring 2026 auction series, scheduled to take place from April 6 to April 8 at the Shun Tak Centre. The sales feature a diverse array of categories including Modern and Contemporary Art, Chinese Ceramics, Chinese Paintings, and High Jewelry and Watches. Highlighting the contemporary selection is Liu Wei’s 1995 masterpiece "You Like Pork?", a rare work previously exhibited at the Venice Biennale, alongside a significant 1960s "White period" abstract canvas by Zao Wou-Ki.

Art Paris: A Better Result Than Expected

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The 28th edition of Art Paris concluded with stronger-than-expected sales despite a sluggish start and a volatile global climate. Featuring 165 galleries, the fair solidified its position as a key regional event for French collectors, offering a price range typically between €10,000 and €40,000. While mega-galleries like Almine Rech participated with accessible works, the fair also welcomed newcomers like Esther Schipper and In Situ-Fabienne Leclerc, who reported positive results across various media including ceramics, photography, and painting.

Poly Auction Hong Kong Spring Auctions 2026 concluded on a high note

Poly Auction Hong Kong's Spring 2026 season concluded with a total of HKD 255 million in sales, representing a 23% increase over the previous autumn cycle. The auction was headlined by Liu Wei’s 1995 painting "You Like Pork?", which fetched HKD 27.6 million, followed by a Ming Dynasty 'Grapes' foliate-rim dish that sold for HKD 24.6 million. The event saw participation from collectors across 17 countries, with significant growth in the Modern and Contemporary Art and Jewels and Watches sectors.

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A group of high-profile artists including Es Devlin, Brian Eno, Nan Goldin, and Grayson Perry are donating works for a London-based charity auction to support humanitarian aid in Palestine. Organized by Choose Love, Gideon Berger Studio, Hope 93 Gallery, and dealer Zayna Al-Saleh, the sale will benefit the Together For Palestine Fund. The auction features a diverse range of media, from Grayson Perry’s ceramics to Nan Goldin’s photography, and will be accompanied by a public exhibition at Hope 93 Gallery from March 26 to April 9.

New York Historical receives gift of 150 works by Indigenous artists

The New York Historical has received a landmark gift of 150 contemporary and historical works by Indigenous artists from Agnes Hsu-Tang, the chair of its board of trustees, and her husband Oscar Tang. The collection features major figures such as Fritz Scholder, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, and Cara Romero, spanning various media including ceramics and textiles. This acquisition represents the most significant gift of Native art to a New York institution since the founding of the Museum of the American Indian.