Auction introduction: SESSION TIMES Session 1, Lots 1 - 129 Tue, 21 Sep 21 • 9:00 PM CST Session 2, Lots 130 - 245 Wed, 22 Sep 21 • 9:00 PM CST Sotheby’s is privileged to present a diverse assemblage of rare and exceptional Chinese archaic bronzes, jades, lacquer, ceramics, porcelain and other works of art from distinguished collections in September 2021, spanning 4000 years of Chinese history from the Shang dynasty to the Republic period. Highlights include a group of magnificent and important ritual bronzes from the MacLean Collection, and important Chinese art from the collection of Bruce Dayton and Ruth Stricker Dayton. Please note that for those wishing to attend the auction, please schedule an appointment by contacting bids.newyork@sothebys.com or +1 212 606 7414. Upon entering the premises for an auction, all guests will be asked to wear a mask and will need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result taken in the 48 hours before the auction start time.