Fluoresce under UV light to the top section (see photos); circumferential craquelure to the base (see photos); reglued to one of the columns (see photo).

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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 will hold a two-day auction of Asian Works of Art on Tuesday, September 16 and Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10am. Scheduled during Asia Week New York Autumn 2025, this highly-anticipated sale presents the arts of China spanning the Neolithic Period through the 20th century. Showcased will be exceptional porcelains, bronzes, jades, snuff bottles, pottery, scholar’s objects, furniture and paintings from prominent collections and estates.

The Collection of Lucille Coleman
Featured in the September 16 session will be over fifty lots of Asian art from the collection of New York philanthropist and collector Lucille Coleman. Among the highlights are a group of exceptional Japanese Meiji Period bronzes.

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.

The initial single-owner sale will focus on Mrs. Coleman’s superb collection of furniture and decorative arts, featuring standout pieces such as a Late Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, and parquetry commode and a Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel tea service. These are complemented by an extensive selection of American and Continental silver, offering a glimpse into a home curated with refinement and purpose.

Further auctions 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.

Asian Works of Art: Part II
Part II of the Asian Works of Art auction will take place on Wednesday, September 17 at 10am. Read More

SALE NOTICE
This sale will be presented as a live auction event conducted by an auctioneer. Place your bids conveniently using the following convenient methods:

• In Person
  Experience the excitement of a live auction! We invite you to bid in person with a paddle in our saleroom. For information, please email client.services@Doyle.com
• Absentee Bids
  Enter your absentee bids directly into the online catalogue until 8am on the morning of the sale. For information on Absentee Bids, please email bids@Doyle.com
• BidLive! Online Bidding
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• Telephone Bids
  Your completed Telephone Bid Form must be received by 4pm on the evening before the auction. Download the Telephone Bid Form
• We are available to guide you through the entire bidding process and answer any questions you may have. Please contact us at bid.live@Doyle.com

PAYMENT
Please note that all purchases are subject to a Buyer's Premium
Payment can be made in the following ways:
· By credit card (an additional 3.5% fee will be charged)
· By wire transfer. For instructions, please email client.accounts@Doyle.com

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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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