antiquities
Hong Kong Crowds Go Mad For Emperor Qianlong
Since opening in late June, the exhibition, “A Lofty Retreat from the Red Dust: The Secret Garden of Emperor Qianlong," has attracted more than 2,500 people per day every weekend,… Read More
Asian Art Auctions In New York Far Exceed Estimates
Over the past few years, Chinese collectors in particular have developed a reputation for selective blindness when it comes to pre-sale estimates, willing to buy certain objects for many times… Read More
Chinese Art Roundup: Zeng Fanzhi In Bulgaria, Record-Setting Scroll, Indie Films In Beijing
It's been a busy month in the Chinese art world, with Chinese contemporary art exhibitions in Bulgaria, record-breaking auctions, and cutting-edge film screenings in Beijing. Read More-
For Auction Houses In Hong Kong, “Power And Patriotism Sell”
By highlighting the undertones of power and authority in the objects up for auction in Hong Kong, Sotheby's is smartly playing to the cultural and historical proclivities of (primarily) mainland… Read More -
Record Number Of Mainland Chinese “New Collectors” Flock To UK Auctions
In recent auctions, Chinese buyers have been among the most motivated and competitive, even surprising Hong Kong collectors and art dealers, one of whom remarked last month, "“The Chinese are… Read More
