Some Results from Freeman’s

April 30, 2012 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ Leave a comment

I am not sure I have ever seen Freeman's auction so packed with furniture. Today's American Furniture, Silver, Decorative & Folk Arts auction in Philadelphia featured an array in styles and quality, providing insights into market strengths. The highlight for me was an architect's desk once owned by Declaration of Independence signer Charles Carroll. Irish … Continue reading Some Results from Freeman’s

Masters Of Chinese Contemporary Art In UK Auction

June 24, 2011 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ Leave a comment

Paintings by Wu Guangzhong, one of China's most important contemporary artists, headline the biggest and most valuable sale to date at Surrey's premier auctioneers Ewbank Clarke Gammon Wellers. The three-day Summer auction is on June 29, 30 and July 1. Leading the sale are six works on paper by Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010) from the private … Continue reading Masters Of Chinese Contemporary Art In UK Auction

Antique Imitation of Chinese Porcelain – A Case Study

November 2, 2009January 23, 2023 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ 9 Comments

Qing Dynasty Covered Urn from Midwest Auction Galleries It is a tradition in Chinese culture that artisans of later generations imitate earlier works as part of the learning process. In Chinese, "Lao Fang" means imitation made before 1911 when the Republic of China was founded, and "Min Guo Fang" are those made during the regime … Continue reading Antique Imitation of Chinese Porcelain – A Case Study