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Christie’s Second Shanghai Auction Gains From Tax-Exempt Policies And Growing Chinese Collector Base
Avid Chinese collectors showed strong interest in both Chinese and Western contemporary art at a recent auction that solidified the company's new mainland presence. Read More
Wine, Watches, And Chicken Cups: Chinese Ceramics Land On ‘Most Valuable Collectibles’ List
As China's investment-minded collectors push the prices of Asian antiques sky-high, Chinese porcelain takes its place among the world's most expensive luxury items. Read More
Sotheby’s Institute Launches Mainland Program To Broaden Collector Base And Increase Expertise
With expectations that China's art market will "eclipse" those of the United States and Europe, Sotheby's educational wing teams up with Tsinghua University to launch a program that features classes… Read More
Zhang Xiaogang Smashes World Record With $12.1 Million Sotheby’s Sale
A new record for the artist at auction demonstrates the rising momentum of Chinese contemporary art as new Chinese collectors enter the market. Read More
China’s Growing Collector Base Is Turning Chinese Contemporary Art Into A Major Blue-Chip Asset
Top Chinese contemporary art prices currently lag behind their Western counterparts, but China's investment-minded wealthy are likely to narrow the gap in the coming years. Read More
Burgundy Keeps Tight Hold On Hong Kong Crown At Christie’s March Auction
Despite a decline in global wine auction revenues, Christie's efforts to cater to Chinese tastes with "Oriental"-themed collections paid off in its recent Hong Kong wine auction. Read More
Why The Future Holds ‘Unmatched Potential’ For China’s Gigantic Auction Market
In an interview with Jing Daily, artnet News Editor in Chief Benjamin Genocchio discusses why the global art world needs more China knowledge. Read More
China’s New Collectors Drive Global Art Market Rebound
The global art market is almost back to a pre-crisis level—and Chinese buyers are playing a major role. Read More
Christie’s Courts China’s Novice Wine Collectors With Dragon-Themed ‘Instant Cellar’
To help the fledgling wine connoisseur, Christie's is holding a wine auction with a mythical "Oriental" theme. Read More
Sotheby’s World-Record Jadeite Necklace Primed For Top Chinese Bidders
The auction house's hint that the world's most expensive jadeite necklace may have imperial provenance could cause its price to skyrocket at an upcoming Hong Kong auction. Read More
