China art auction demand soars despite fakes concerns

Last Updated on Friday, 18 November 2011 09:10 Written by External Post Friday, 18 November 2011 09:10

The art market in China has grown in recent years to become the world's second largest, after the US. Auctioneers say economic conditions are increasing the appeal of art as an investment, but concerns about counterfeiting are driving calls for more regulation of the trade. …
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Chinese jar valued at GBP500,000 unsold

Last Updated on Monday, 14 November 2011 09:58 Written by External Post Monday, 14 November 2011 09:58

The jar is from the Qing dynasty period A Chinese jar which auctioneers thought may fetch up to £500,000 at auction has failed to meet its reserve. The 18th Century jar stood in a Shropshire house near a dining room window for 30 years. The vase, decorated with lotus flowe…
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Country House Auctions

Last Updated on Wednesday, 9 November 2011 10:55 Written by External Post Wednesday, 9 November 2011 10:55

Following World War II, the vast workforce needed to run and maintain a stately or country home was depleted due to the fact of soldiers either continuing their duties or finding better paid jobs in towns.

The final nail in the coffin came after World War II left many buildings in a poor state of repair, agricultural supplies declined and higher taxes were levied. Therefore, the only solution, in order to raise funds was to hold contents auctions in the grounds. This led to a period of fantastic finds for the educated and knowledgeable antique dealer. Sales were hastily advertised in the local press and encouraged dealers to travel to all parts of the country seeking out the catalogued treasures.

However times have changed with the power of the Web. Auctioneers can now fully orchestrate a country house sale without any hiccups, although sometimes months are needed to organise the sales. They can be very rewarding for the seller as a house sale can show the objects in their own setting which can influence buyers to pay a higher premium.

Gone are the days of the large stately home having all its contents displayed on its lawns, but the concept is still there for smaller estates to offer for sale their complete contents and raise funds with organised and well marketed techniques. Press releases encourage buyers from all over the world and interest is raised in anticipation of the treasures yet to be discovered.

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Ivey Selkirk Auctioneers: Modernism & Regional Art

Last Updated on Wednesday, 2 November 2011 12:10 Written by a2e Wednesday, 2 November 2011 12:10

Modernism & Regional Art
Nov 14, 2011, 11:00 AM CST
Ivey Selkirk Auctioneers: St. Louis, MO, US
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Batemans Auctioneers & Valuers: Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables

Last Updated on Friday, 28 October 2011 03:23 Written by a2e Friday, 28 October 2011 03:23

Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables
Nov 5, 2011, 10:30 AM GMT
Batemans Auctioneers & Valuers: Stamford, UK
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Aalders Antiques Auctioneers & Valuers: The Jayne & Gerry Gray Collection

Last Updated on Wednesday, 6 April 2011 04:19 Written by a2e Wednesday, 6 April 2011 04:19

The Jayne And; Gerry Gray Collection
Apr 10, 2011, 12:00 PM AEST
Aalders Antiques Auctioneers And; Valuers: Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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Wilkinson’s Auctioneers: Hearth & Home: The Deeley Collection

Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 November 2010 08:19 Written by a2e Tuesday, 23 November 2010 08:19

Hearth And; Home: The Deeley Collection
Dec 12, 2010, 11:00 AM GMT
Wilkinson’s Auctioneers: Doncaster, UK
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Dickins Auctioneers: Winter Picture Sale

Last Updated on Thursday, 4 November 2010 10:20 Written by a2e Thursday, 4 November 2010 10:20

Winter Picture Sale
Nov 13, 2010, 12:00 PM GMT
Dickins Auctioneers: Middle Claydon, UK
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Semley Auctioneers: Oriental Ceramics & Works of Art

Last Updated on Wednesday, 3 November 2010 05:21 Written by a2e Wednesday, 3 November 2010 05:21

Oriental Ceramics And; Works of Art
Nov 13, 2010, 10:30 AM GMT
Semley Auctioneers: Near Shaftesbury, UK
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Paul Beighton Auctioneers: Antiques & Collectables Day 2

Last Updated on Wednesday, 3 November 2010 04:20 Written by a2e Wednesday, 3 November 2010 04:20

Antiques And; Collectables Day 2
Nov 14, 2010, 10:00 AM GMT
Paul Beighton Auctioneers: Rotherham, UK
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