Back in Qing Dynasty, Xiling Yinshe, or Xiling Society of Seal Arts was founded in 1904 as the first academic institution of seal arts situated in Hangzhou, China. Currently as the largest academic society specialized in seal-related learnings and arts, it enjoys a great reputation at both home and abroad.
Established in December 2004, Xiling Yinshe
Auction Co., Ltd. has been adhering to the philosophy of Xiling Yinshe, a
spirit ‘as tough as bronze and stone’ and bearing authenticity and transparency
as its priority. Dedicated to ‘Honesty, Innovation and Persistence’ as founding
principle, we aspire to present more exquisite works of literati and nurture
elegant taste for collectors.
As one of the top-class auction houses in China,
Xiling Auction is one of the first batch of ‘The Standardized Enterprises in
Chinese Cultural Relics and Artwork Auction’ after thorough appraisal and
offers spring and autumn auctions as well as special sales annually. With a
strong sense of cultural consciousness and social responsibility, Xiling
Auction and its affiliated offices in Shanghai and Beijing and Xiling Yinshe
(Shaoxing) Auction Co.,Ltd. as well as Hangzhou Yishi Network Technology
Co.,Ltd. jointly build a platform combining traditional auction industry with
new media in pursuit of diversified development to protect, exploit and
communicate different regional cultures, which now has been widely appreciated.
Xiling Auction has been constantly dedicated to
exploring new categories, evidenced by the introduction of more than thirteen
ground-breaking sales in China up to now, especially the bronze wares and
western artworks, which has proved to be a great contribution in accelerating
the internationalization of Chinese art market.
