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- 19 May 2019, May NaikChipped and no date marks. Yet, the pot in question (in link below) sold for thirty times its pre-sale estimate! With all the hype about markings and condition (of items), I must admit I was quite sur … Read more
- 12 May 2019, May NaikIt's worth noting that Sotheby's private sales dropped by a sizable 23% from the equivalent period in 2018. While CEO Tad Smith noted that results can vary from quarter to quarter, he expres … Read more
- 05 May 2019, May NaikIt's no wonder they say this throne is fit for an 'emperor' :p: The workmanship of this extremely rare 'Nine Dragon' lacquer throne dating back to the Qianlong period is just … Read more
- 05 May 2019, May NaikDeciding on what to collect can be tricky….and teapots are no different. Appreciate Mr Liu sharing his thoughts and insights in his article titled, 'How to Choose a Teapot.' Hope you find … Read more
- 28 Apr 2019, May NaikIn the article, 'How to Spot a Fake: Porcelain' (in link below), forgery expert Curtis Dowling, "If you just buy yourself a book of marks, there's a very good chance you're go … Read more
- 22 Apr 2019, May NaikA Fine Zisha 'Melon' Teapot With a Long Handle.Jiang Rong MarkInterested parties can contact May at maynaik23@gmail.com for further inquiries. … Read more
- 14 Apr 2019, May NaikCame across this interesting article highlighting how Dutch merchants opened up the market for Chinese porcelain in Europe. Enjoy!https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d3d674d7863444f7a457a6333566d54/share_p.ht … Read more
- 07 Apr 2019, May NaikJust thought all the teapot lovers here might enjoy this write-up on Yixing ware by Christie's:p Enjoy!https://www.christies.com/features/A-guide-to-Yixing-teapots-9709-1.aspx?sc_lang=en&fbcl … Read more
- 14 Mar 2019, May NaikI'm so excited about participating in my neighborhood mall's weekend bazaar for the first time:p Please feel free 2 drop by and say hi if you happen 2 be in or around Atria Shopping Mall btw … Read more
- 10 Mar 2019, May NaikPersonally found the article on porcelain vase shapes (in link below) to be a useful point of reference for porcelain collectors, new and experienced alike:p Enjoy!https://news.artnet.com/art-world/a- … Read more