Live Auction
12 March 2026 at 11 AM CET
AUCTION OVERVIEW LOTS
It is with great pleasure that we present the second part of the Sam and Myrna Myers Collection — an extraordinary ensemble that has traveled across continents and inspired scholars,
connoisseurs, and collectors alike. It is, without question, one of the most significant and important collections ever entrusted to this gallery.
This auction honors the remarkable artworks and lasting legacy of two collectors whose vision and generosity have profoundly influenced the understanding and appreciation of Asian art for generations. We hope that as you explore this second catalog of the Myers Collection, you experience the same joy, passion, and connection that Sam and Myrna felt while collecting these extraordinary pieces.
Important Information for Buyers
All lots in this auction are offered with No Reserve, allowing bids below the starting prices to be considered.
Please note that the starting prices have been set at exceptionally low levels to encourage participation.
We encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to acquire remarkable pieces at highly competitive prices.
The first part of the Sam and Myrna Myers Collection was auctioned in our rooms on 11 September 2025 with outstanding success, achieving a 100% sell-through rate—a white-glove sale.
A RARE TIERED JADE CONG, LIANGZHU CULTURE
Sold for EUR 104,000
A FINE AND LARGE GREEN JADE ‘RHINOCEROS’ PLAQUE,WARRING STATES PERIOD-WESTERN HAN DYNASTY
Sold for EUR 130,000
A RARE AND IMPORTANT BRONZE FIGURE OF A BIXIE, HAN DYNASTY
Sold for EUR 104,000
A VERY RARE JADE HALBERD BLADE WITH BRONZE SHAFT, GE, LATE SHANG DYNASTY, ANYANG PHASE
Sold for EUR 71,500
AN EXCEPTIONAL AND IMPORTANT BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' VASE, MEIPING, YUAN DYNASTY
Sold for EUR 169,000
Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 3 April 2019, lot 3620, Jade Animal-Shaped Plaque, Eastern Zhou dynasty, sold for HKD 26,575,000
Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 3 April 2019, lot 3620, Jade Animal-Shaped Plaque, Eastern Zhou dynasty, sold for HKD 26,575,000
Musée Guimet 1 April 1990, Blue and White Ewer, Yuan dynasty, sold for EUR 1,250,000
Los Angeles County Museum of Art 7 April 2017, Man’s Formal Court Robe, Chaopao, Kangxi period, sold for USD 300,000
Rubin Museum of Art 22 March 2004, Three Thangka, Qing dynasty, sold for USD 145,000
Enjoy this video from our September 2025 auction, offering a deep dive into the story of Sam and Myrna Myers and their remarkable collection.
Uncover the story for yourself with more details, photos and documents.
Myrna and Sam Myers were both second-generation Americans, their parents having risen through the classic immigrant experience following the Depression. As Myrna often quipped, “I married up in life. My father was a grocer, but Sam’s was a delicatessen man.” Both were the first in their families to attend college, and neither grew up surrounded by antiques or art.
Simultaneously, Myrna developed a deep passion for East Asian silks, which would become one of the defining aspects of her legacy. In 1974, at the Maastricht Fair, she was captivated by the Tibetan silks displayed by Moke Mokotoff, whose vibrant colors and intricate designs complemented the Chinese porcelain she had been collecting. This sparked a lifelong fascination with Far Eastern textiles, particularly Tibetan and Chinese pieces.
After Myrna’s passing in 2012, Sam Myers continued this work with extraordinary dedication. He spearheaded a project of grand scale: The traveling exhibition and comprehensive publication of their collection, realized under the direction of Jean-Paul Desroches, general curator at the Musée Guimet, and Myrna’s professor at the Ecole du Louvre.
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