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- 14 Jul 2019, May Naik500 years ago, Yixing teapots only existed in Yixing, a city in the Jiangsu province of eastern China. Today, these exact teapots are exported worldwide. It all started when an inquisitive young man b … Read more
- 07 Jul 2019, May NaikI think this article serves as a good reminder of the importance of: strong and competent leadership.surrounding ourselves with a loyal and competent team of advisors.https://www.shine.cn/feature/art- … Read more
- 23 Jun 2019, May NaikInformative write-up on ceramic glazes by Christie's (in link below). https://www.christies.com/features/Glazes-A-Chinese-Ceramics-collectors-guide-7651-1.aspx … Read more
- 09 Jun 2019, May NaikHmm….I must admit that I was expecting this big, rare vase (in link below) to fetch more than HK37million. Could it be that bidders found this 'unusually big' vase less appealing compared … Read more
- 01 Jun 2019, May NaikIt's been years since my last visit to Beijing, but I am definitely looking forward to revisiting Yuanmingyuan Park after restoration works are completed! Apparently, restoration work of the firs … Read more
- 27 May 2019, May NaikMany collectors go to an art fair with the hopes of purchasing a 'masterpiece'. As such, it comes as no surprise that many would be willing to pay an arm and a leg for a 'one of kind … Read more
- 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