Description
Christies
An Era of Inspiration: 17th-Century Porcelains from the Collection of Julia and John Curtis 3/16/15 Sale 3721
New York, Rockefeller Plaza
16 March 2015
This post auction catalog consists of 188 pages with 94 lots
As a highlight of New York Asia Week, March 2015, Christie’s is pleased to present an important private collection of superb Chinese porcelain. An Era of Inspiration: 17th-Century Porcelains from the Collection of Julia and John Curtis will feature 95 lots, each vividly showcasing the talent and creativity of the 17th-century porcelain artisans. A one-day symposium will take place during the sale preview.
The exhibition, symposium and sale of this carefully assembled and meticulously researched collection, will provide collectors and scholars the unique opportunity to engage with the brilliantly decorated porcelains produced in the short period between the fall of the Ming dynasty and the outset of the Qing dynasty.