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‘Bidders are still surprised by the buyer's premium they must pay’

24 September 2018

MADAM – I read with great interest your round table report (ATG No 2358). You asked us to continue the debate, so I write to you to make some observations.

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West Coast collection of Chinese export: Michael Cohen's largest ever catalogue

21 September 2018

Courtesy of a single-owner collection from California, Chinese export porcelain dealership Cohen & Cohen presents its largest ever catalogue at this year’s Asian Art in London. Michael Cohen speaks to ATG about the so-called Golden Gate Collection...

The connected world of Asian Art

21 September 2018

We are often reminded of the global nature of the Asian art trade and the wealth of opportunities for buyers knowledgeable or novice, around the world.

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Guess who’s coming to London

21 September 2018

Asian Art in London (November 1-10, 2018) brings dealers and auctioneers to the capital from across the globe.

Asian art calendar listings: October 1-December 19, 2018

21 September 2018

More than 300 auctioneers outside China and Hong Kong conduct regular sales of Asian art – many of them in the market centres of France, the US, Germany and the UK. Here we present a selection of forthcoming events from around the world.

Asian Art in London 2018

21 September 2018

The Asian Art in London festival, again co-sponsored by Antiques Trade Gazette, celebrates its 21st edition on November 1-10.

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Expert views on shifting patterns in the market for Asian art

21 September 2018

With the supply of blue-chip wares a constant issue, the market for Asian art can shift from season to season. Here ATG talks to UK specialists to spotlight the current trends.

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Highlights from the Asian art sales season: autumn 2018

21 September 2018

A selection of previews from upcoming Asian art sales and events taking place in autumn 2018.

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Telling tales: 14 Asian artworks for sale with compelling backstories

21 September 2018

A huge number of objects shelter under the great ‘Asian art’ umbrella – together representing five millennia of artistic endeavour across one quarter of the globe. Here we preview a series of Asian art objects available for sale over the next few months at galleries and auctions.

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The key Asian art lots sold in the saleroom over 2017-2018

21 September 2018

From a Qing masterwork in a shoebox to a bronze from the Summer Palace – auction highlights from the past 12 months. Collated by Roland Arkell and Hannah Stokes.

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Profiles of the key Asian art selling centres around the world

21 September 2018

The global market for Asian art congregates around seven main centres. Here we present each area's strengths and different times of year for buyers to visit to experience the best Asian art auctions and fairs.

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Chiswick Auctions shows its ambition with host of new starters and launches departments

17 September 2018

Chiswick Auctions’ hiring spree has continued with 12 new starters joining this summer, taking the firm to a headcount of 80.

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Chinese art consigned from outside US shines in New York auctions

17 September 2018

Ahead of a threatened import tax, overseas consignments of Chinese art were among the best sellers in the September Asian art sales in New York.

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Apple 1 computer bought for $300 estimated at over $300,000 in Boston

17 September 2018

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak produced about 200 of their ground-breaking Apple 1 computers for Paul Terrell, owner of The Byte Shop in Mountain View, California. It was one of the first personal computer stores in the world.

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House of Lords rejects ivory bill changes as legislation moves to next stage

17 September 2018

No amendments were accepted on behalf of the trade during the latest House of Lords debate on the bill.

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Tributes paid to influential Islamic art dealer Oliver Hoare

17 September 2018

Tributes have been paid to Islamic art’s ‘most influential’ dealer Oliver Hoare who has died aged 73 after a battle with cancer.

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Vases head to Hong Kong after Hertfordshire auction success

17 September 2018

This pair of Qing vases caught the eye of Hertfordshire auctioneer Richard Kluk when valuing jewellery at a London home.

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Dealers take up arms in London for Olympia fair

17 September 2018

A Maori quarterstaff and an Indian suit of armour are among the diverse highlights being shown at the next Antiques Arms Fair taking place at the Pillar Hall, Olympia.

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5 Questions: Nicholas Bagshawe

17 September 2018

Nicholas Bagshawe of Bagshawe Fine Art founded his business in 1979. He specialises in British painting of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Cultural exchanges: Dutch East India Company Kangxi vases from US collection underline TEFAF appeal

17 September 2018

A pair of Kangxi double gourd porcelain vases available at TEFAF New York Fall typify not only the quality on offer at the event but are also testament to its cross-cultural nature.

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