MAASTRICHT.- Exhibitors at TEFAF Maastricht put their finest works of art to one side to bring to the world’s most influential art and antiques fair. Sometimes tracking them down has involved specialist knowledge and skilled detective work while i…
Unique Set of Chinese Emperor’s Erotic Ivory Screens to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- A unique set of Chinese erotic ivory panels mounted in zitan wood screens, possibly from the court of the Qianlong Emperor, is estimated to sell at Bonhams next fine Chinese Art Sale in London on May 12th for an estimated £800,000 to £1.2 m….
Unique Set of Chinese Emperor’s Erotic Ivory Screens to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- A unique set of Chinese erotic ivory panels mounted in zitan wood screens, possibly from the court of the Qianlong Emperor, is estimated to sell at Bonhams next fine Chinese Art Sale in London on May 12th for an estimated £800,000 to £1.2 m….
Art from China’s Forbidden City on View at the Metropolitan Museum in New York
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- Objects and artwork from the Forbidden City’s hidden inner sanctum, a sealed off compound built in high luxury for the Chinese emperor’s retirement, will be unveiled in New York on Tuesday. “The Emperor’s Private Paradise: Treasure…
Art from China’s Forbidden City on View at the Metropolitan Museum in New York
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- Objects and artwork from the Forbidden City’s hidden inner sanctum, a sealed off compound built in high luxury for the Chinese emperor’s retirement, will be unveiled in New York on Tuesday. “The Emperor’s Private Paradise: Treasure…
Chinese Emperor’s Personal White Jade Dragon Seal Sells for £2.7 Million at Bonhams
LONDON.- A stunning piece of China’s Imperial history – a seal personally commissioned and used by the Qianlong Emperor (1711-1799) – sold for £2,708,000 at Bonhams Sale of Fine Chinese Art on November 11th in London. The perfect four c…
Chinese Emperor’s Personal White Jade Dragon Seal Sells for £2.7 Million at Bonhams
LONDON.- A stunning piece of China’s Imperial history – a seal personally commissioned and used by the Qianlong Emperor (1711-1799) – sold for £2,708,000 at Bonhams Sale of Fine Chinese Art on November 11th in London. The perfect four c…
Chinese Emperor’s Seal Expected to Make Millions at Bonhams
LONDON.- A stunning piece of China’s Imperial history – a seal personally commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor (1711-1799) – will be the highlight of Bonhams Sale of Fine Chinese Art on November 11th in London. The perfect four centimeter squ…
Chinese Emperor’s Seal Expected to Make Millions at Bonhams
LONDON.- A stunning piece of China’s Imperial history – a seal personally commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor (1711-1799) – will be the highlight of Bonhams Sale of Fine Chinese Art on November 11th in London. The perfect four centimeter squ…
Luxuries from China’s Forbidden City to Travel to the United States
BEIJING (AP).- Deep in a long-forgotten corner of the Forbidden City and up a twisting stairway are four sets of twin doors, shut for more than eight decades. They reveal rare sweeping views to the north, south, east and west above the golden-tiled ro…