I've been in the room when an unnoticed or misidentified piece of Asian art hammers down at ten or more times the estimate. Chinese art and antiques having been owned by collectors for some time in America has a good chance of being the real deal, but it appears the most knowlegable people on the … Continue reading Seal Sets Record, Prove Popular With Collectors, Tourists
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Images of the Chinese Landscape
I feel very lucky to have had the experience in the past few days of traveling around Shanghai, China and experiencing some of the art and architecture of this ancient, and very modern culture. One of the highlights of the trip was a visit to West Lake in Hangzhou. It's a place well-chronicled in Chinese … Continue reading Images of the Chinese Landscape
Chinese Art and Porcelain Star at Kaminski Auctions
Chinese porcelain starred at Kaminski Auctions’ August Fine Asian Art and Antiques sale, with a circa 1925, 20” x 9 ½” high vase painted in the traditional style of artist Wang Shigu of finely painted mountains selling for $152,100 as the top lot in the three day sale. The audience was filled with familiar faces … Continue reading Chinese Art and Porcelain Star at Kaminski Auctions
Chinese Gilt-Bronze Bell Achieves $482,500 at Doyle Sale
Doyle New York's Asian Works of Art auction on September 12, 2011 attracted intense competition from an international audience of bidders in the crowded salesroom, on the telephones, and live on the Internet. In all, the sale totaled a strong $2,805,906 against a pre-sale estimate of $2,228,400-3,299,100 with 63 percent sold by lot and 75 … Continue reading Chinese Gilt-Bronze Bell Achieves $482,500 at Doyle Sale
Jeff Koons, Ikea, Old Masters and the Chinese Art Market
Several articles that appeared in the popular presses recently touch on the art and antiques industry and caught my attention. The first was a September 7 article about the Chinese art market in the New York Times. If you caught that you'll already know that Chinese buyers are moving beyond reclaiming cultural heritage and are … Continue reading Jeff Koons, Ikea, Old Masters and the Chinese Art Market
Antiques Roadshow Record Set in Tulsa
You just never know where or when things are going to show up. A record was set recently when five Chinese carved rhinoceros horn cups believed to be from the late 17th century or early 18th century were brought to the Road Show. Valued at $1 to $1.5 million, the cups are the most valuable … Continue reading Antiques Roadshow Record Set in Tulsa
Pair of Huanghuali Chairs Realize $26,880 at Finney’s Auction
A pair of Huanghuali Chinese folding hunting chairs with hemp seats and brass trim sold for $26,880 at a sale of the estate of the late Dr. Kevin-John McIntyre, held June 12 by Finney’s Auction Service. The sale was held in Finney’s spacious gallery facility near Albany, NY. Huanghuali is a Chinese term that literally … Continue reading Pair of Huanghuali Chairs Realize $26,880 at Finney’s Auction
Skinner’s Auction of Asian Works of Art Nets $4.8M
The auction house Skinner reported its auction of Asian Works of Art held in late June grossed $4,822,312.50, including buyer's premium. Of the 1,700 works offered, 95 percent sold by lot and 99 percent by value, many far exceeding pre-sale high estimates. Chinese material was especially sought with all four works exceeding the $100,000 mark … Continue reading Skinner’s Auction of Asian Works of Art Nets $4.8M
Chinese Jadite Censer Top $1 Million at Doyle Sale
Doyle New York's Asian Works of Art auction on March 22, 2010 attracted strong competition from an international audience of buyers. The mostly Asian audience in the salesroom offered formidable competition against absentee bidders, internet bidders and telephone bidders from a number of countries. In all, the sale totaled a stunning $3,166,554 -- well over … Continue reading Chinese Jadite Censer Top $1 Million at Doyle Sale
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