More auction news

There has been more evidence of the strength of Chinese furniture. A recent auction in Hong Kong saw a record for a piece of Chinese furniture, over $US10million for a Qianlong period zitan throne.

Chinese furniture on the move

Is Chinese antique furniture on the up?

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 in value and desirability.

Please be aware that the shop will be closed next week 19th - 23rd August as I will be at the AAADA fair in Sydney. 

Wednesday 29 July we will be closing at about 2pm as I have a meeting to attend, apologies for any inconvenience.

Thanks to all those who called or emailed about the Collectors program the other night. Everyone seemed to think that a number of major elements about Chinese furniture were quite well and succinctly covered.

Here is a link to the specific segment of the Collectors program.

The overview of Chinese furniture page of the website has further information about the different types of furniture.

This Friday 19 June at 8pm on the ABC Collectors show there will be a segment on Chinese furniture. The footage was filmed at our shop in Canberra.

If you miss it or for international visitors, go to abc.net.au/tv/collectors

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