Chinese reign marks – a guide to identification
Specialist Kate Hunt, from Christie’s Chinese works of art department, reveals all you need to know about demystifying Chinese reign
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Asian art
Dalai Lama portrait highlight of Sir Basil Gould collection
The Collection and Archive of Sir Basil Gould achieved some impressive results in the recent sale at Bonhams in London,
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Asian art leads London sale
Indian miniatures, Islamic tiles, an attic amphora and a Tantric rug all offer centuries of collecting in an upcoming sale
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David Battie collection in Sworders sale
A private collection from longstanding BBC Antiques Roadshow specialist David Battie and his wife, Sarah, form the core of Essex
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Imperial Chinese bird paintings set to fly
Two remarkable sets of Imperial Chinese bird paintings, commissioned by Emperor Kangxi (1661-1722), have been discovered in UK homes in
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Chinese Celadon vase shatters estimate
A Chinese porcelain celadon vase shattered its estimate of £200 to £300 to sell for an eye-watering hammer of £16,500
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Strong results for Asian auction
Indian, Islamic, Himalayan and South-east Asian works saw strong demand in a recent sale at Olympia Auctions in London. The
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‘Dragon’ dish at Dreweatts
A large Imperial light-brown glazed ‘Dragon’ dish dating from the Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Period (1875-1908), and believed to have been
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Guide to Chinese zimingzhong clocks
Both intricate and fantastical, Chinese zimingzhong or ‘sing-songs’ clocks were high fashion among the Imperial Court. But despite the lotus
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The Damien Parson Collection of Asian Art at Chilcotts
A comprehensive collection of Asian Art, including ceramics, furniture and paintings, will go under the hammer at Chilcotts Auctioneers in
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