This spring, the Fine Classical Chinese Paintings Department is proud to present Brilliant Moonlight: The Mid-Autumn Festival at the Imperial Garden by the Qianlong Emperor and Dong Bangda. The piece consists of three parts: calligraphy by the Qianlong Emperor, a landscape by scholarly minister Dong Bangda, and response poems from the Hanlin Academy copied by Wang Youdun. This historically significant piece features a rich array of painting and calligraphy works placed side by side. This importa

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A masterpiece of Qing dynasty art, this late portrait of the Qianlong Emperor is emblematic of how China’s imperial past continues to enthrall modern Western audiences. Celebrating art’s unique power to promote understanding and progress across cultures, Sotheby’s and Citi Private Bank are partnering to present 5 episodes of Most Famous Artworks: https://bit.ly/2JeA2VY | Sotheby's

Discover the Qianlong Emperor’s passion for unusual playthings, with this rare carved cinnabar lacquer boat-shaped incense box that comes with movable elements, a highlight of our forthcoming London sale Important Chinese Art. #SothebysAsianArt https://bit.ly/2Lea7Cm | Sotheby's