Great Video of Emperor Qianlong’s Yangcai ‘Jade Spring Hill’ Vase

I think Christie's did a great job illustrating the beauty and significance behind Emperor Qianlong’s Yangcai ‘Jade Spring Hill’ vase in a brief but vivid video :p

Before we all leave for the long festive holiday, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! For those of you travelling, be safe on the road :p Looking forward to even more exciting and amazing times in 2020!

https://www.christies.com/features/5-minutes-with-Qianlongs-yangcai-Jade-Spring-Hill-vase-9492-3.aspx

Brief History of Falangcai Ceramics

Enjoyed the short, informative video (below) about the history of Falangcai ceramics during the Qing Dynasty. Hope you enjoy it too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkT9hApeKBU

The Qianlong Period is often considered the apex of Qing Dynasty ceramic production at Jingdezhen, with both the largest volume of ceramics fired and the mos...

I Forgot Just How Tedious The Traditional Firing Techniques of Longquan Celadon Were!

As a huge fan of celadon, i definitely enjoyed this short, insightful documentary on the traditional firing techniques of Longquan celadon. I must admit that prior to watching this documentary, I had no idea that the longest Dragon Kiln was 97m!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3kU52xtu4E&feature=youtu.be

Will Trump 'Budge' If Other Auction Houses Follow Christie's Lead?

I must admit that Christie's request to be excluded from Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports came as a complete surprise to me. I am extremely curious to see if: 

1. other auction houses like Sotheby's and Bonhams will follow Christie's lead?
2. the overall sales in the antiques market will jump if Trump 'budges' and removes the tariffs just to appease these auction houses?


https://news.artnet.com/art-world/christies-asks-excluded-trumps-tariffs-chinese-imports-claiming-cause-significant-loss-business-1695027

Fencai (Famille Rose) v Falangcai (Imperial Famille Rose). What's The Difference?

I don't remember if I have shared this article (in link below) before in the past, but I personally find it to be a good point of reference for Fencai and Falangcai porcelain pieces. Enjoy!


https://en.thevalue.com/articles/yongzheng-famille-rose-quali-bowls-bonhams

Seventeen Restored 'Treasures' From Beijing's Old Summer Palace to Be Uploaded for Online Viewing

Judging from the pictures, I personally think the work done by the group of heritage restorers (assigned to restore the 'treasures' Beijing's old Summer Palace) is impressive. Looking forward to viewing the 17 restored artefact pieces online :p

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3035602/treasures-beijings-old-summer-palace-restored-painstaking

Will Pieces from the SAME Private Collection Smash Their 'Attractive' Price Point at Sotheby's London?

Delighted to learn about a certain rare famille-rose vase (supported by three boys from the Qianlong era) selling for more than 5 times its estimate of HK$2.5m-3m in Hong Kong recently :p I am very curious to know if any the exquisite pieces from the SAME private collection will smash their 'attractive' price point....especially the pair of celadon-ground Famille-Rose ‘bajixiang’ lobed vases from the Qianlong era (Estimate: £150,000 - 250,000).

https://en.thevalue.com/articles/imperial-porcelain-pharmaceutical-collection-sothebys