Auction: Asian Works of Art, Sep 17, 2025

• Two-Day Auction of Asian Works of Art on Tuesday-Wednesday, September 16-17, 2025 at 10am

• A Celebration of the Arts of China, Japan and Throughout Asia

• Featuring Fine Japanese Bronzes from The Collection of Lucille Coleman

• Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions

• We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Appraisal of Your Asian Works of Art

NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's two-day auction of Asian Works of Art in September saw spirited bidding on rare and important Japanese Meiji figural bronzes from The Collection of Lucille Coleman, among other highlights. Scheduled during Asia Week New York Autumn 2025, this highly-anticipated sale presented the arts of China spanning the Neolithic Period through the 20th century. Showcased were exceptional porcelains, bronzes, jades, snuff bottles, pottery, scholar’s objects, furniture and paintings from prominent collections and estates. The top lot of the auction was a Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Ewer from the Tang Dynasty that soared above its estimate to achieve $64,000.

The Collection of Lucille Coleman
Lucille Coleman was a gracious presence in New York’s philanthropic and cultural circles. Known for her exceptional taste and quiet generosity, she brought elegance to every endeavor—from her thoughtful collecting to her steadfast support of charitable organizations. Among her many philanthropic commitments, she maintained a decades-long relationship with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, which honored her contributions by naming a residential tower on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Her collection reflects a life dedicated to beauty, legacy, and meaningful engagement with the world around her.

Auctions throughout the fall season will highlight the breadth of her interests, including a remarkable group of Asian works of art. Chief among them is a rare and important ensemble of Japanese Meiji figural bronzes crafted by leading workshops of the period—pieces originally intended to awe Western audiences with their romantic vision of Japanese culture. Additional highlights include two gilt-bronze seated figures of Amitayus and a monumental Japanese bronze figure of an ascetic atop a lion dog, each exemplifying the extraordinary artistry and symbolism of the region.

Mrs. Coleman’s passion for European modernism is also reflected in her collection of paintings by artists such as Louis Valtat, Bernard Buffet, Gustave Loiseau, and Maurice de Vlaminck. These works—ranging from bold Fauvist compositions to lyrical post-Impressionist landscapes—underscore her keen eye for color, form, and expressive beauty.

Through its expert stewardship of single-owner collections, DOYLE will bring Mrs. Coleman’s legacy to a broad collecting audience while honoring her commitment to excellence, connoisseurship, and philanthropy.

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Consignments are currently being accepted for future auctions. We invite you to contact us for complimentary auction estimates. Our Specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection.

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