Chinese antique birdcages provide an Eastern flair
Written by admin on November 11, 2009 – 11:27 pm -Chinese antique birdcages provide an Eastern flair Antique bird cages are a popular addition to many houses and apartments. They fit in with many styles of decorating, including Victorian and shabby chic. Chinese antique bird cages are available for an Eastern flair. If you are buying an actual antique, prepare to pay a hefty price. Be on the lookout, though, at garage sales and flea markets. Sometimes you can find an undiscovered treasure for mere pennies. More likely, though, you will have to pay. Ebay is one place to check for antique bird cages. Before spending a large amount of money, make sure that your seller is reputable. One way to ensure this is to only buy from sellers with positive feedback. Though authentic antique cages are pleasing... more
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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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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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‘Roadshow’ appraisal means million-dollar trinkets for Chicago native
Written by admin on July 15, 2009 – 10:52 pm -by Mike Thomas, Chicago Suntimes Chicago native Trapper Cramer always kidded friends that he owned a million-dollar collection of rare carved artifacts from China. None of them really believed him. They do now. When the North Carolina-based artist, 59, and his wife, Jinx Taylor, brought some family heirlooms to a Raleigh, N.C., taping of PBS' "Antiques Roadshow," they were floored to learn the truth about their collection of carved jade that dates to the 18th century Chien Lung Dynasty. According to poker-faced "Roadshow" appraiser James Callahan, four of the most valuable pieces are worth a total of $710,000 to $1.07 million. Conservatively. The episode is slated to air sometime in January. Little more than sentimental eye candy for decades,... more
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Antique Chinese Yuang and Early Ming Porcelain
Written by admin on July 5, 2009 – 5:36 am -During the Mongol occupation and the early reigns of the Ming Dynasty, momentous changes occurred at Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province. The kilns came under imperial patronage, and fine porcelain with underglaze decoration supplanted the glazed stonewares of the Song period as the most desirable form of ceramic. Exported Longquan celadons remained a vital source of revenue for the government. PORCELAIN Although porcellaneous wares had been made from the late 6th century, it was at Jingdezhen that porcelain developed to its full potential. The addition of kaolin (china clay) to the batch made it possible to make much larger pieces than before. Shu fu wares, which take their name from the two moulded Chinese characters shit and fu (”Privy Council”)... more
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