SOTHEBY’S SPONSORS “MING AND OTHER THINGS,” AN APPRAISAL EVENT On Sunday, June 22nd, Sotheby’s is hosting a benefit appraisal day for Asian art, Ming and Other Things, in San Francisco in celebration of the Asian Art Museum’s upcoming exhibition
interest in the subject of classic Chinese art. For
centuries, Ming porcelain vases have been regarded as the epitome of priceless beauty. Power &
Glory demonstrates why not just vases but Ming art of many types has earned such acclaim. On
view from June 27–September 21, 2008, this major groundbreaking exhibition explores the
grandeur and opulence of one of the most important dynasties in Chinese history. Power & Glory
also marks the Asian Art Museum’s first collaboration with three of China’s most prestigious
institutions — The Palace Museum (Forbidden City) in Beijing, the Nanjing Municipal Museum,
and the Shanghai Museum. Some of the most precious artworks from the Ming dynasty (1368–
1644) from these museums, along with some of the finest items from this period owned by the
Asian Art Museum, make up Power & Glory, the first exhibition in the U. S. to focus on the full
range of Ming court arts.
About Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s is a global company that engages in art auction, private sales and artrelated
financing
activities. The Company operates in 40 countries, with principal salesrooms located in New York,
London, Hong Kong and Paris. The Company also regularly conducts auctions in nine other
salesrooms around the world. Sotheby’s is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol BID. In addition to Sotheby's sponsorship of Ming and Other Things appraisal day,
Sotheby's Mastercard is proud to be a sponsor of the Power & Glory exhibition.
SOTHEBY’S “MING AND OTHER THINGS” APPRAISAL EVENT
About the Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The Hilton San Francisco Financial District sits at the crossroads of the city's most exciting,
historic, and culturallydiverse
districts. Surrounded by the Financial District, the ‘Wall Street of
the West,’ North Beach, named one of America's top neighborhoods, and the largest Chinatown
outside of Asia, the hotel places guests in the center of the action. This landmark hotel soars 27
stories over the “City by the Bay,” offering stunning panoramic views of the skyline and San
Francisco Bay. More information on the hotel can be found at http://www.sanfranciscohiltonhotel.com/index.cfm.
The Hilton San Francisco Financial District is the official hotel sponsor for Power & Glory:
Court Arts of China’s Ming Dynasty. Information on exhibition packages can be found at
http://www.asianart.org/hoursandadmission.htm#hotelpackage.
Power & Glory Exhibition Organization
Power & Glory was organized by the Asian Art Museum in collaboration with the Palace Museum, the Nanjing
Municipal Museum, and the Shanghai Museum. Power & Glory was developed by a grant from the Robert H. N.
Ho Family Foundation. The museum is grateful for additional support provided by the Henry Luce Foundation,
the Starr Foundation, the Bei Shan Tang Foundation, Sotheby’s MasterCard, and United Airlines. Additional
funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. This exhibition is supported by an indemnity
from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities. Media sponsors: CBS Outdoor, KQED Public
Broadcasting, NBC11, San Francisco Magazine, KTSF 26, Sing Tao Daily, AsianWeek, World Journal, and
Where Magazine. Official hotel: Hilton San Francisco Financial
