Aspirational Chinese art collectors boost Sotheby's first half income

Aspirational Chinese art collectors boost Sotheby's first half income

The auctioneer's first half income rose by 54%, helped by prosperous art collectors from China
$100,000 Chinese silk painting smashes expectations at Christie's antique sale

$100,000 Chinese silk painting smashes expectations at Christie's antique sale

The piece was one of several Chinese collectibles which surprised the auctioneer
Chasing the dragon? Chinese collectors fight for a £17,000 treasure.

Chasing the dragon? Chinese collectors fight for a £17,000 treasure.

Gorringes' latest auction saw competetive bidders smash one estimate after another...
High-worth Chinese investors are ensuring art collectibles return home

High-worth Chinese investors are ensuring art collectibles return home

Rare 18th century snuff boxes and modern works are proving popular with China's wealthy elite
Chinese rhino horn antiques charge to $394,000 each at Leslie Hindman

Chinese rhino horn antiques charge to $394,000 each at Leslie Hindman

The hugely competitive $4.5m sale underlined the continuing strength of the Asian collectibles market
Chinese antiques of hope, death and heaven lead the way in New Orleans

Chinese antiques of hope, death and heaven lead the way in New Orleans

The multi-estate auction includes two extraordinary early burial pieces and a beautiful jade figure
Chinese ceramics & art from the Arthur M Sackler collection net a total of $34.8m

Chinese ceramics & art from the Arthur M Sackler collection net a total of $34.8m

The New York auction was a fitting end to Christie's Asian Art Week with 82% of all lots sold
Important collection of Chinese Archaic Bronzes to auction at Christie's

Important collection of Chinese Archaic Bronzes to auction at Christie's

The Anthony Hardy collection of Sze Yuan Tang Bronzes is to sell in New York later today
Chinese Emperor's Imperial Jade Dragon Seal could reach record price

Chinese Emperor's Imperial Jade Dragon Seal could reach record price

A stunning piece of China's history is expected to make millions at Bonhams' November sale
Chinese libation rhino horn charges into California auction

Chinese libation rhino horn charges into California auction

Valued at $50,000-70,000, this piece of Asian heritage will make a big impact at IM Chait
Archaic and rare Chinese bronzes to auction at Christie's

Archaic and rare Chinese bronzes to auction at Christie's

The Anthony Hardy Collection, including this $600,000 Shang dynasty wine vessel, is up for sale
Chinese treasures bring more great results for Asian art

Chinese treasures bring more great results for Asian art

An 18-19th century ivory and carnelian-mounted ruyi sceptre starred at Freeman's auction

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