Antique Asian Tea-Caddies
Written by admin on September 29, 2009 – 11:57 pm -Toby Walne Brew up a profit Tea was a precious commodity worth more than its weight in gold during the 18th and early 19th Centuries, and only the wealthiest could afford a fresh cuppa. The leaves were carefully stored in beautifully crafted and often intricately ornate caddy boxes that usually had a lock. The word caddy derives from the Malaysian word kati, meaning a weight equivalent to just over a pound. Prices of the most sought-after caddies have soared in the past decade and Georgian examples change hands for £1,000 or more. Even Victorian wooden caddies in good condition can sell for at least £200. Antigone Clarke, 63, of Hackney, east London, has been collecting and trading tea caddies for 30 years and has co-written a book, Antique... more
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The diversity of Asian antiques
Written by admin on September 28, 2009 – 4:08 am -Asian style is as diverse as the continent that inspires it. From ornate Chinese chests to casual Burmese chairs, Asian-inspired design offers a range of styles that can be incorporated into any interior. Asia, the world's largest continent, includes countries as culturally different as Iran, Pakistan and Indonesia; but, when most people think of Asian design, they think Oriental decor, specifically Japanese inspired Zen-like interiors. "There are so many different Asian styles and they are all unique, just as English, French and Italian are different styles," said Mary Arnold, who, along with her husband, Joe Arnold, owns McLean-based East & Beyond LTD, which sells Chinese, Japanese and Korean antiques. Japanese design uses natural materials,... more
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International Antiques Fair
Written by admin on September 25, 2009 – 2:14 am -International Antiques Fair September 24th, 2009 From Oct. 2-5, 2009, dealers will showcase antiques ranging from ancient artifacts to mid-century modern furniture. For both novice and experienced collectors, Chicago's semiannual antiques fair features pieces from over 100 international dealers specializing in myriad genres and styles, including Americana, Asian art and antiquities, decorative arts, folk art and glasswork. And while perusing the goods will be your first priority, there are also special events and lecture series scheduled for those eager to learn more about antiques. Speakers include interior decorator Darryl Carter and design writer Tate Gunnerson, who will discuss ways to incorporate antiques into a modern home. Tickets for... more
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Chinese antiques increasing in popularity – and value
Written by admin on September 21, 2009 – 10:00 pm -It would certainly seem so judging from recent auction results. During the week Sotheby's New York auctioned a number of pieces from the Arthur M Sackler collection with a pair of huanghuali compound cabinets and stands going for over $1 million dollars. Other pieces also sold well over their estimates, indications perhaps of an easing of the economic conditions and recognition of the value of genuine antique Chinese furniture. I came across another reference to an upcoming auction in Shanghai where a rosewood chess board and pair of chairs has a reserve of approximately $25,000. Compared to western antiques of similar periods, Chinese furniture represents good value and with good pieces becoming increasingly rare to secure they can only increase... more
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Asian Antiques Week
Written by admin on September 17, 2009 – 10:47 pm -Not only US economy need China to keep buying debt that helped alleviate the burden, but also auction houses enjoyed a soothing week when large quantity of Asian antiques are auctioned this week including Freeman’s, Doyle, Bonhams, Christie’s and Sotheby’s. Apparently there is no accident in the sensational sale of the QianLong procelain vase at Doyle. Today comes the good news from Sotheby’s. From Art Daily News: Sotheby’s autumn auction season in New York kicked off this morning with a sale of Fine Chinese Furniture, Works of Art and Carpets from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, which brought $4,615,054 and tripled the presale estimate of $1/1.5 million. The sale was 95.4% sold by lot and 99.5% sold by value and was led by A Rare... more
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Asian Antiques and the Economy
Written by admin on September 6, 2009 – 5:54 am -With such an awesome economic crisis worldwide, many of us naturally wonder how this is affecting the antique and art market. This is a question that understandably concerns all collectors who might be considering buying or selling. But history has shown that whenever the financial economy has been really bad, whether caused by recession, or inflation, fine quality rare antiques have not only retained value but have remained in very high demand. The Asian antique market, as well as other good quality antiques and works of art, during financial slumps have tended to remain safe and even continued to increase in value. The antique auction rooms have reported, that so far, they continue to be very busy. There has always been and probably always... more
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Indian antiques are the art world’s newsmakers
Written by admin on September 5, 2009 – 6:51 pm -Anindita Ghose As the recession bursts the contemporary art bubble, a hidden star comes to the fore. Indian antiques are the art world’s newsmakers Naman Ahuja, associate professor of Indian art and architecture at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University, knows his antiques. Seated in his sunlit home office, with a magnificent 5ft 9-inch Shrinathji Pichvai from Rajasthan on the wall behind him, he speaks passionately of Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts exhibit that opens in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) on 10 October. Ahuja is all praise for the sophisticated curatorial focus involved in putting together the exhibition, but he is livid at the stringent Indian laws that would make an exhibition of this... more
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