Hong Kong, 6 May 2026 - Christie's presents Hong Kong Luxury Marquee Week Spring 2026, with preview and live auctions taking place from 22 to 28 May in the world-class landmark building, The Henderson. Marking 40 years of Christie's presence in Asia, the season will showcase a distinguished selection of exceptional collectables, spanning highly important jewelry and watches, coveted handbags and fine wines, with several hailing from prestigious single-owner collections. Defined by outstanding quality, rarity and provenance, the season's offerings reflect Christie's meticulous selection informed by connoisseurship and expertise. This curatorial approach also underscores Christie's continued leadership in shaping the global auction market, responding to strong international demand across its luxury categories.
Finest and Rarest Wine | 22 May
Opening Luxury Week's live auctions on 22 May is the dedicated single-owner sale Joseph Lau Part V: The Final Part, marking the conclusion of one of the most celebrated wine collections ever to appear at auction. Following the success of Parts I to IV, this final chapter centers on an extraordinary offering of 33 lots of Henri Jayer, Vosne-Romanée Cros-Parantoux, from 1991 to 2001, representing some of the most revered vintages from this legendary 1er cru vineyard. The sale also features a superb final selection from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, with notable examples of Romanée-Conti and Montrachet from highly sought-after vintages across the 1990s to the 2010s, alongside rare masterpieces from Domaine d'Auvenay, including Chevalier-Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet acclaimed for their remarkable purity and profound scarcity.
Part V also presents a remarkable array of fine Bordeaux, featuring First Growth and Right Bank icons from the outstanding 1990s through the 2000s. Highlights include Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour and Château Mouton Rothschild, alongside celebrated estates such as Pétrus, Le Pin, Château Lafleur and Château Cheval Blanc, complemented by rare large-format bottles. This concluding sale encapsulates the vision, legacy and exceptional quality that define the Joseph Lau Collection.
Handbags & Accessories | 25 May
The highly anticipated, thoughtfully curated Handbags & Accessories auction in Hong Kong brings together 170 exceptional lots from esteemed houses including Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, showcasing the pinnacle of craftsmanship and artistic value in luxury leather goods. Highlights include highly coveted limited-edition Hermès masterpieces, such as the legendary Faubourg Birkin and the whimsical Kelly Doll. The auction also features a selection of handbags that resonate with 2026 color trends, including the sophisticated Transformative Teal and the ethereal Cloud Dancer, harmonizing natural serenity with modern aesthetics.
Magnificent Jewels | 26 May
Leading the Magnificent Jewels live auction on 26 May is The Ethereal Jadeite Necklace, comprising 61 perfectly matched jadeite beads, measuring approximately 13.7 to 8.8 mm in diameter. Offered with an estimate of HK$110 to 200 million (US$15 to 26 million), the necklace represents the most valuable jadeite jewel to appear on the market over the past ten years, as well as the most valuable jewel to be offered this season. Distinguished by its exceptionally vivid green color, remarkable texture, and glassy translucency, the necklace exemplifies the highest achievement in jadeite selection, craftsmanship, and aesthetic harmony.
This sale also comprises over 100 lots of exceptional and rare jewelry, including an outstanding array of rare, colored gemstones, a refined and significant selection of diamonds, and iconic jewelry from renowned jewellers including Bulgari, Cartier, Cindy Chao, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, and many more. An online auction, Jewels Online: The Hong Kong Edit, will follow from 20 to 29 May, offering additional exceptional jewelry pieces thoughtfully selected by Christie's specialists.
Important Watches | 27 to 28 May
Concurrently, we are proud to further present Part 3 of the superb The Eternity Collection, a deeply personal collection curated by the collector since the 1990s, following the successful sales of Parts 1 and 2 in 2025. Also featured is the fourth installment of The Chronicle Collection, an exquisite private collection largely devoted to Patek Philippe's modern complicated wristwatches. Complementing these three highly important collections is a selection of ultra-rare timepieces from individual owners, including F.P. Journe's exclusive platinum Chronomètre à Résonance Black Label "Parking Metre" RT, which is the earliest produced out of the 4 known pieces, and a remarkable Le Garde Temps: Naissance d'une Montre model limited to 11 pieces created by the master.
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