Tian Cheng International
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Auction house |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Asia, South-East Asia, Taiwan, Singapore, United States, Russia, United Kingdom |
| Products | Chinese artworks, jadeite, jewellery |
Tiancheng International Auctioneer Limited—also referred to as Tian Cheng International—is a specialized auction house focusing on Chinese artworks and jadeite. Its main headquarters are located in Hong Kong, with additional branches in Shanghai and Beijing.
Since its establishment in 2011, Tiancheng International has rapidly expanded its presence through notable auctions, establishing itself as a significant contender within the Asian auction industry. Although its overall market share in Asia is smaller compared to China Guardian, Christie's, and Sotheby's, the company has carved out a distinct niche by concentrating on both traditional and modern Chinese paintings.
Jadeite represents a major luxury segment for Tiancheng, achieving sales of US$38 million during the spring auction in June 2015, with earlier projections of US$45 million reported in June 2013. The firm's clientele is roughly half Chinese, complemented by strong interest from regions including South-East Asia, Taiwan, Singapore, the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
Notable auctions
On 15 June 2013, two pieces of jewellery owned by Angelina Jolie were auctioned to support her charity Children in Conflict. One was a diamond Elise choker created by jeweller Robert Procop, which appeared in Jolie's 2010 film The Tourist. The other item was a cushion-cut emerald ring, co-designed with Procop and worn by Jolie at the premiere of Kung Fu Panda 2.
On 7 December 2014, Cantonese pop artist Jenny Tseng conducted an auction featuring 50 items to benefit a children's charity. Among these was a natural Jadeite and diamond ring that fetched US$378,205.
In 2016, jewellery designed by Kat Florence and worn by Sarah Jessica Parker was sold for HK$11,561,640 to aid victims of the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. The funds helped finance the reconstruction of a school accommodating 420 children in Pokhara.
During May 2016, Tian Cheng International hosted its Jewellery and Jadeite Spring Auction showcasing 280 exceptional pieces with an estimated total value near US$28.3 million.