Poly Auction (Hong Kong) Limited, (Poly Auction Hong Kong), established in 2012 by Poly Culture Group Corporation Limited, is a young but remarkable auction house in Hong Kong. Beijing Poly International Auction, a subsidiary of Poly Culture Group, is the largest auction house in China and holds the highest auction transaction volume of Chinese art globally. Poly Culture Group Corporation Limited was enlisted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in March 2014 (Poly Culture Group Corp Ltd, 03636.HK).
Since its debut auction in 2012, Poly Auction Hong Kong has been holding auctions and continue to set new records for artists, art pieces and artwork categories. Poly Auction Hong Kong concluded with an impressive HK$2.6 billion in sales in 2021 and looking forward to an even more exciting celebration of its 10th Anniversary in 2022.
In addition to auction events, Poly Auction Hong Kong is also committed to promoting art, culture and technology through exhibitions and events with leading artists, curated auctions with celebrated collectors and artists, online sales and NFT digital art auctions in recent years.
Poly Auction Hong Kong has six departments: Modern and Contemporary Art, Fine Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Magnificent Jewels and Important Watches, Noble Handbags and Hype Collectibles, Rare Wine, Whisky and Chinese Tea. With a professional team of specialists in each department, Poly is strived to provide excellent and professional service of complimentary valuation, private sale and auction services to our vast collectors.
The Department adopts a quality-over-quantity strategy in establishing a new direction for and concept of the art collection, and aims to foster a closer relationship between art history and art collection with a precise academic standpoint, to spearhead a trend in the market, as well as to provide a comprehensive and systematic direction for collecting for art connoisseurs.
The Department presents artworks spanning the classical, modern and contemporary periods, include various forms of works illustrated by renowned masters. During the past few years, the specialist team devoted to the sourcing of high-quality artworks with decent provenance around the globe, thus to present more wholesome collections of artworks to the appreciators.
The Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art department not only emphasis on offering antiques from the Ming and Qing Dynasty, but also present treasures from the archaic period and Buddhist arts.
Various important private collection sales were introduced since establishment, including the Ten-Views Lingbi Rock Retreat and Meiyintang private collection. Poly Auctions Hong Kong has qualified expertise in handling exquisite auction sales.
The Department of Magnificent Jewels and Important Watches dedicated to promoting the culture of collecting jewels, oriental jadeite and watches, whilst actively exploring artistic designs and facilitating cross-sector creativity. With years of considerable effort, the Department has recorded constant growth in its business, seen itself advancing in professionalism in the market and expanding its clientele. All these have helped the Department accomplish record-breaking sales of numerous important and rare collections, such as jewllery set by Harry Winston and Cartier table clock.
The Department is also active in philanthropy – it organised the “One for Love Charity Gala” to raise donations for One Foundation, and participated in large-scale events and charity auctions, such as the “amfAR Hong Kong Gala Dinner” and “Bazaar Art” events. In addition, the Department collaborates with distinguished jewellery and wristwatch designers in presenting unique masterpieces. The Department is also happy to provide bespoke jewellery services, watch and handbag maintenance services, and art financing services.
The Noble Handbag and Hype Collectible Department presents fascinating and rare handbags ranging from exceptional craftsmanship by world-class brands including Hermès, CHANEL and Louis Vuitton. The Department also debuted the sale of Hype Collectible in 2019, offering a broad spectrum of chic and creative works from the traditional auction market. Limited-edition works, designer toys, crafts and sculptures by trendsetting artists such as Takashi Murakami, KAWS and Banksy are presented in our seasonal sale.
Our specialist team strives in infusing art with daily life to create enjoyment and a sense of novelty to the vast collectors. In addition, the Department also offers comprehensive pre-and after-sale support as handbag maintenance and restoration advisor.
Established in 2019, the Department strives to promote tea art and wine culture by providing consignment, auction and private sale services. Tea and wine tasting become part of sophisticated spiritual life. The experienced specialist team offers antique tea cakes, important teaware, Chinese spirit, Whisky and rare wines to the vast collectors in a feast of visual and taste.
Poly Auction Hong Kong has a global network of offices, including Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Macao, Xiamen, Shandong, Taipei, Tokyo and New York. And our team will remain committed to bringing you more exceptional art experiences in the future.
