Asian Art

This broad umbrella category comprises everything from Qianlong vases to Islamic calligraphy. Asian art has been collected in the West over many generations and inspired many famous European productions. An example is the Japanese porcelain from the Kakiemon kilns, the styles of which that became adopted by European factories such as Meissen. 

Today, demand from Asian buyers has lifted the market of works in this sector across the world.

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Paniker painting on a high as Indian Modernists' erotic works win customs battle

04 November 2024

A painting by Indian Modernist Kovalezhi CS Paniker (1911-77) soared to over 40 times estimate at Roseberys.

Jiajing wucai ‘fish’ jars

Asian Art in London 2024 award winners announced

01 November 2024

Prizes were awarded for outstanding objects at the opening gala party for this year’s staging of Asian Art in London.

Qianlong period yellow ground bowl

Roseberys disperses ‘extraordinary’ 700-piece Chinese art collection

31 October 2024

In storage for a century, a remarkable cache of Chinese works of art has sold for £870,000.

Qianlong enamel boxes

Qianlong painted enamels feature among five lots to watch this week

28 October 2024

With estimates from £300, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Kakiemon figure rides to $16,000

28 October 2024

While the estimate of $20-50 did not necessarily reflect it, the sale at Hayloft Auctions (28% buyer’s premium) in the Bronx, New York, on September 9 included an exceptional piece of Japanese porcelain.

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Chinese art auction previews

28 October 2024

A selection of stand-out lots from upcoming sales held at the same time as the Asian Art in London initiative

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Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean art auction previews

28 October 2024

A selection of lots from upcoming auctions held at the same time as Asian Art in London

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Asian Art in London 2024 – maps

28 October 2024

The 27th edition of Asian Art in London takes place from October 30 to November 8

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Chinese export dish decorated with a Dutchman

28 October 2024

This rare Chinese export dish offered at Luxur Fine Art Auction (25/20/15% buyer’s premium) in Queens, New York, was painted with a portrait of the theologist Willem Deurhoff (1650-1717).

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Silver scholarship supports sales of Chinese export items

28 October 2024

Recent research is revealing the importance of the markings on Chinese export silver

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Outstanding quality among Asian Art in London award nominees

28 October 2024

The annual Asian Art in London initiative celebrates outstanding examples of art and antiques offered by auction houses and dealers. This year the categories are East Asian, Indian & Islamic and Modern & Contemporary - and the 2024 nominees are revealed here. Award sponsors include Antiques Trade Gazette

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Better together: Major auction houses open doors for dealer exhibitions as part of Asian Art in London

28 October 2024

Auction houses and dealers have launched a partnership for this year’s Asian Art in London event allowing exhibitions to be held in salerooms at the three major firms for the first time.

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Asian Art in London dealer previews

28 October 2024

A selection highlights from dealers taking part in the Asian Art in London festival (October 30-November 8)

Qing blackwood throne chairs

House record for furniture at Hotlotz as Qing throne chairs fly to seven times estimate

24 October 2024

An exceptional pair of late Qing blackwood throne chairs sold for Sin$185,000 (£108,000) at a recent sale at Hotlotz in Singapore.

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Top stories this week including a huge cache of Chinese art heading to auction after a century in storage

13 October 2024

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a remarkable cache of Chinese works of art coming for sale in London this month.

Imperial Daoguang 'floral' bowl

Huge cache of Chinese art released from storage after a century heads to Roseberys auction

08 October 2024

In storage for a century, a remarkable cache of Chinese works of art comes for sale in London this month.

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Doucai dish destroys its estimate

07 October 2024

Schloß Ahlden (25% buyer’s premium) near Hanover was presumably expecting more than the modest estimate of €500 for an 18th century Chinese doucai dish (diameter 8in/21cm) that was to become one of the top lots of a recent auction.

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Previews: issue 2661

23 September 2024

Our selection of lots from eight upcoming auctions.

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Qianlong period enamels up for auction in Surrey

23 September 2024

Aubreys, the recently launched auction house holding sales at Loseley Park, Guildford, is offering a single-owner collection of Qianlong period painted enamels on September 26.

Straits Settlement basin

Record for Straits Settlement porcelain as ‘dragon and phoenix’ basin brings 61 bids

17 September 2024

A new auction record has been set for Peranakan or Straits Settlement porcelain in Singapore.

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