Auction introduction: The third installment of the Monochrome series presents a diverse range of exceptional artworks characterised by their timeless aesthetic, exemplifying the most refined sensibilities in Chinese art. Highlights of the sale include a superb Sui dynasty limestone head of a Bodhisattva, an outstanding Song dynasty Junyao purple-splashed dish, and a large Dingyao ‘fish’ basin. The sale also presents a group of Ming furniture, including a pair of side tables with unusual hexagonal legs, and a selection of archaic jades, including an Eastern Han dynasty bi disc cherished by the Qianlong Emperor, as well as exquisite examples from the celebrated Hei-Chi collection.