Ralph M. Chait

New York: Asia Week New York–the only event of its kind devoted to Asian Art in the United States– concluded its 16th edition on March 21st with a triumphant close. Over the course of eight days, twenty-seven galleries and six auction houses– Bonhams, Christie’s, Doyle, Freeman’s|Hindman, Heritage, and Sotheby’s– collectively tallied an impressive $125,041,630 in sales.

Brendan Lynch, chairman of Asia Week New York, noted an uptick in visitor numbers compared to 2024, with many purchases made by U.S. museums. “There was a resumed presence of private and institutional buyers from East Asia, and continued buoyancy in prices for Indian Contemporary and Modern Art,” he said. Looking ahead, Lynch expressed enthusiasm for resuming year-round coverage of Asian cultural events and planning for the 2026 edition.

The week launched with gallery open houses and the annual reception at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which welcomed over 500 collectors, dealers, curators, auction house experts, museum patrons, and Asian art enthusiasts. Together, they celebrated a spectacular selection of artworks spanning over six millennia.

As of press time, 74 percent of the participating 27 galleries reported results. Here is a snapshot of the week’s activity according to specialty:

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