Zheng Zhong Auction to hold Asian specialty sale Dec. 23

FLUSHING, N.Y. – Zheng Zhong Auction Inc., which focuses on Asian works of art and the promotion of Chinese history and culture, will conduct just such an auction on Sunday, Dec. 23, at 4 p.m. EST (1 p.m. Pacific). LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding for the nearly 400 lots.

The most highly regarded antique in the sale is a gilt bronze “parrot” jar, which carries an estimate of $180,000-$200,000. The starting bid for this item is $90,000.

Additional highlighs include:

Lot 393 – Scroll, signed Qi Gong, unmounted. Estimate: $3,000-$3,500.

Lot 307 – Map of China, 1855. Estimate: $50,000-$60,000.

Lot 235 – Rosewood armchair. Estimate: $2,500-$3,000.

Lot 359 – “Eagle” hanging scroll, signed Yao Jicheng. Estimate: $16,000-$20,000.

For details call Zheng Zhong Auction Inc. at 718-791-3187.

View the fully illustrated catalog and register to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place by logging on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com.