Chinese Collectors Set to Boost $100 Million Hong Kong Auction
Written by admin on October 2, 2009 – 12:30 am -by Le-Min Lim The five-day auction, starting Oct. 3, may even exceed that target as Asia’s stock-market rebound encourages buying, especially by those living on the mainland, said dealers. The 2,300 items include a Chinese imperial blue-and-white Ming bowl that may fetch HK$42 million. “Top art collectors in China are in a mood to buy, especially rare antiques,” said Lu Feifei, a Shanghai-based art dealer and one of the biggest buyers at Sotheby’s sale last year when he paid HK$59 million for Emperor Qianlong’s jade-hilted saber and scabbard. “The bowl’s HK$42 million tag is reasonable; I wouldn’t be surprised if the final price goes much higher.” Buyers are preferring antiques over contemporary-art pieces, believing older... more
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Asian antique sales rocket in New York
Written by admin on October 2, 2009 – 12:23 am -By WENDY MOONAN Special to The Japan Times NEW YORK — Any trends in the American market for Asian antiques were eclipsed by Asia Week in New York last month when, suddenly, the appetite for Chinese art and antiques could not be sated. For five days, the market went from healthy and vibrant to hotter than the surface of the sun. The dollar may be weak, and America may be in a recession, but there was a lot of what can only be called "irrational exuberance" — and money spent — particularly at the auction houses. "They were not the best sales in terms of merchandise, but they were the best sales ever in terms of prices," said Richard Littleton of Littleton & Hennessy, dealers in Chinese art and antiquities in New York and London. Conor... more
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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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Collecting Chinese Antiques
Written by admin on August 4, 2009 – 5:05 am -by April Kerr Possessing Chinese antiques is a great way to enlarge your antique collection. Some unique Chinese antiques that can be your prized possessions include: Pendants Pendants are among one of the Chinese antiques that are extraordinary. You will find some beautifully undercut pendants with the same kind of intricate carvings that you will find in snuff bottles. Another good thing is that the pendants may not cost you much. If you are lucky you may discover some very rare beauties as well. Snuff Bottles The Chinese snuff boxes are unique masterpieces with beautifully carved designs. The snuff bottles which were used to store snuff now are considered as invaluable pieces of art and are in high demand. The snuff bottles are made up of... more
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New twist to bone china craft
Written by admin on July 26, 2009 – 2:29 am -By Elise Fu With a taste for Chinese culture developed from her mother, Grace Liu has turned her creative talent into a unique brand of hand-painted porcelain items that revive and advance age old traditions, Elise Fu reports. Although American-born Grace Liu has always been fascinated by traditional Chinese culture, the path to her current immersion in it was not always obvious. As a young graduate, she landed a dream job with the computer giant IBM in sales and marketing and eventually spent eight years with the firm. It was only after leaving the company that she was able to realize her creative ambitions. Creativity seems to run in her blood although it wasn't formalized through any art majors in her university studies. But her sensitivity... more
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