The Chinese and Asian Art Forum. For Fans, Collectors and Dealers.
Basic Rules For the BidAmount Asian Art Forum: Talk about whatever you want. You can even discuss and offer things that are for sale if they are authentic. Maximum image file size per post is 2 MB. Images of 700pxl x 700pxl are optimal if saved at a medium resolution. Be respectful of others and enjoy yourself. Click the YouTube link for a brief tutorial on using the forum. You can also EMBED Videos by cutting and pasting from You-Tube, Vimeo etc.
NOTE: To post an item or add a new post, click open the category title from the FORUM LIST, and CLICK the Blue ADD TOPIC button.
hello again,
could anyone tell me if this dragon phoenix past box is 19th century or qianlong periode made? There was a guy who said it is real qianlong, I asked him why but he didn't answer back. that's a bit weard is it? I have read that at the very beginning of the qianlong periode the sealmark wasn't used, it wasn't there yet. Correct me if i'm wrong. That is confusing me a little bit. Is there something in the decorations wich can tell me more about periode?
Hi Jordy,
Firstly welcome to this great forum.
Your lidded box bearing a Phoenix and dragon chasing a pearl is representative, in part, to love and harmony.
The mark on the base is indeed a Qianlong seal mark albeit poorly executed with a degree of stiffness.
Based on the enamels (reminiscent of Hong Kong/Macao decorated 1970's) , bluish-white glaze and overall poor quality, I would submit that your item is ultra-modern.
Decorative value.
Mark
I'm a bit disappointed now XD. the person I bought it from told me she had asked an expert who had said it is 19th century. On facebook there is a group specially for chinese ceramics and art. except for one person who said it was real qianlong, the rest thought also 10th century.
and sorry but it's a kaishu mark, isn't it?
Hi Jordy,
Sorry I am not on Facebook and therefore do not know these bloggers etc. I only know of one. Adrian from Malkaart.
Just my opinion. Of course I could be wrong as my main area of interest is with nephrite jade and republican period porcelain (masters only).
I am always sceptical when I see new like glaze along with what looks like thick black outlines along with sub-standard quality of detail therein. I do not like the way the detail/portrayal of dragon/Phoenix are portrayed, especially the head.
There a number of heavy-weight members who really know their porcelain (better than myself). I hope said members will respond in due course when they log in.
By the way did the seller disclose to you the name of this expert who claimed it was 19th century or other?
Mark
Hi Jordy,
Yes, the characters are written in Kaishu form and rather stiffly written and the porcelain and glaze colors appear to be done post 1950 (after Republic Period). Many of the Republic Period porcelains are superior to what you have here, so I would have to agree with Mark's assessment.
George
may I thank you very much for your explanation. I still have a kangxi wall plate at home. I am 100% convinced that this is real. I unfortunately had to repair this last night because the seller had packed and sent it completely wrong. this goes on sale, only I am curious how much value it still has.
Hi Jordy,
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
I am really surprised by these so-called experts on Facebook declaring it as genuine. 🤔
In order to access your other plate you have, you will have to upload accurate descriptions and pictures here.
It goes without saying any damage is going to lower the value of your item.
You can also from time to time post pictures of items you have interest in. In order to gain a true representation of said item and further enhance your own knowledge.
Mark
This hobby is an impossible minefield to navigate for a beginner and sometimes a difficult one even for an experienced buyer. I’d recommend Peter’s video and newsletter...and choosing items from there to bid on.
Todd
take it with a grain of salt
Hi Jordy - and as with others hear, welcome to this wonderful forum ...
I’am afraid I would concur with the comments already posted regarding this piece, the execution of the decoration, enamel colour, glaze tone and writing of the mark would all indicate this piece is rather recent ...
But please don’t become discouraged, we all had to start somewhere in this amazing and wonderful field, Mark and Todd have given you some excellent advice ...
Stuart
Hi Jordy,
I agree with the other members,a late 20th c piece.
Some Facebook groups are very good,lots and lots of knowledge with many Gotheborg and ex Gotheborg members.
The best place to learn is Gotheborg.com,a small annual fee around $20 and it is a non commercial site so no buying,evaluation and quick sale.
The archive is immense and areas are divided into Minq,Qing and sub areas,famille verte,etc. Also a Japanese section.
Regards
Vic
@imperialinegems
Your not the bearer of bad news in my opinion, I'm more likely to say you are a part of my learning proces. The same for all you guys or womens. I really like this forum.
But one question about that plate, should I first post it here in a new topic, or directly in to the sellers forum?
Dear Jordy,
anybody with a very limited knowledge about Chinese ceramics will understand immediately that your box is modern.
Then either who told you that it is 19th century and who said that it is Qianlong, they knows nothing. Simply nothing, it is not matter of pictures or else.
Better to stay away from such “experts”.
But we must see realistic, and then accept the evidence that, if you thought possible that the box could be 19th century or even Qianlong, it means that you are at the beginning in this field. Being so, it is strongly recommended that you ask here opinion about your supposed Kangxi dish prior to list it as such, because you risk to have to refund the purchaser.
And a suggestion for helping you in your path through this field: why are you interested about the mark? Would you believe that after many years in this field I do not recognize many marks? If you will ask me which mark is wich, I will have to check in the book? It is the last thing to look at.
Take your box, look at the dragon, then search for 19th century and Qianlong dragons, compare them and see if they are similar. That is the right way to begin with.
Regards
Giovanni
I have been in a few of those Facebook groups, some of them are really, really clueless! As everyone here knows, I’m a beginner too, so if I think those people are clueless then imagine how bad they are! They will discuss back and forth for hours something that is clearly rubbish - all of them pretending they know something, congratulating each other and so on. If the person who sold you this posted it in just such a group, I’m not at all surprised he/she was given terrible information.
You’re better off here Jordy- people are always honest and the wealth of knowledge is staggering.
Nic
Latest Post: This dish with dragons has issues but I'm curious about 2x 5 clawed dragons chased by 2x 3 clawed dragons. Our newest member: Mae Naylor Recent Posts Unread Posts
Thanks for visiting "The BidAmount Asian Art Forum | Chinese Art"
If you sell on eBay, or have a shop feel free to post images and descriptions and links.
Check back often for discussion about the latest news in the Chinese art and antique world. Also find out about the latest Asian art auctions at Sotheby's, Christie's, Bonhams and Tajans.
Auction results for: fine porcelain, ceramics, bronze, jade, textiles and scholar's objects. As well as Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and other Asian cultures.
Thank you,
Peter Combs
Topics and categories on The BidAmount Asian Art Forum | Chinese Art
Kangxi vases, Kangxi dishes and chargers, Kangxi ritual pieces, Kangxi scholar's objects, Qianlong famille rose, Qianlong enamels, Qianlong period paintings, Qianlong Emporer's court, Fine porcelain of the Yongzheng period. Chinese imperial art, Ming porcelain including Jiajing, Wanli, Xuande, Chenghua as well as Ming jades and bronzes.
Join the BidAmount Chinese and Asian art discussion board and forum today
The BidAmount Asian Art Forum | Chinese Art
A free Asian art discussion board and Asian art message board for dealers and collectors of art and antiques from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and the rest of Asia. Linked to all of the BidAmount Asian art reference areas, with videos from plcombs Asian Art and Bidamount on YouTube. Sign up also for the weekly BidAmount newsletter and catalogs of active eBay listing of Chinese porcelain, bronze, jades, robes, and paintings.
The art of calligraphy - and for the ancient Chinese it certainly was an art - aimed to demonstrate superior control and skill using brush and ink. Calligraphy established itself as one of the major Chinese art forms during the Han dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE), and for two millennia after, all educated men were expected to be proficient at it.
The Museum’s collections of Asian art span nearly five millennia and encompass the cultures of China, the Himalayas, India, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. In 2007, the Museum launched an initiative to create dedicated galleries for the collection, beginning with a gallery for the arts of Korea ...
Chinese art is full of symbolism, in that artists typically seek to depict some aspect of a totality of which they are intuitively aware.
China Online Museum is the finest online museum of Chinese art. It features Chinese calligraphy, painting, ceramics, bronzes, carving, and other artworks.
Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. Overview Upcoming auctions Contacts Auction results ... Christie’s sales of Chinese ceramics and works of art showcase centuries of Chinese history. Held throughout the year in London, New York, Paris and Hong Kong, they attract a wide audience of collectors and connoisseurs vying for pieces as diverse as ...
Explore Asian Art Week. Contact the Specialist Department. Chinese Paintings ... Senior Specialist, Head of Sale. [email protected]. Tel:+1 212 641 5760. Bid in-person or online for the upcoming auction:Fine Chinese Paintings on 10 September 2019 at New York. Bid in-person or online for the upcoming auction:Fine Chinese Paintings on 10 ...
Discover an abundance of must-see art from all corners of a vast continent at Christie’s NY Asian Art Week. From contemporary classical and Chinese paintings to works with exemplary provenance from the Art Institute of Chicago, our Rockefeller Paza galleries will be full of ancient treasures and contemporary masterworks in a salute to the vibrant arts of Asia.
Sold to benefit The Art Institute of Chicago’s Asian Art Acquisition Fund, the sale features 84 lots with a focus on Ming and Qing porcelains, and offers a rare insight into the taste for collecting Chinese ceramics and works of art in the Midwest from the end of the 19th century through the 1980s. Highlights include two Wanli wucai garlic-head vases, a Qianlong mark and period, blue and ...
Specialist, Chinese Paintings, Christie's London Dr Malcolm McNeill is a Specialist in Chinese Paintings at Christie’s, based in London. He previously worked as an assistant curator of the Chinese collections and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, as a researcher at the British Museum, and as a translator and tour guide at the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
The Christie's Education 2020 Conference: The Chinese Art Market 18 Jun 2019 Christie’s Education is delighted to announce our first international academic conference in Asia which will take place in Hong Kong from 26-27 November 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and will run in parallel with Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn Auctions.
The summer Chinese Art sale in Hong Kong will feature works of art from several private collections, including Qing porcelains and textile from the collection of the legendary Chinese art dealer A. W. Bahr (1877–1959), fine gilt bronze Buddhist sculptures from an old Hong Kong collection, an East Asian collection of Qing dynasty wine cups and jades, and a Japanese collection of Song ceramics ...
Sotheby's Chinese Works of Art Department holds two auctions each year in London, New York, Hong Kong and Paris.
Chinese Art - View Auction details, bid, buy and collect the various artworks at Sothebys Art Auction House.
With more than 340 Chinese works of art dating from the Neolithic to the Republic periods, highlights of this sale include a selection of Qing Imperial monochromes from the collection of Arnold and Blema Steinberg, early ceramics from the Art Institute of Chicago and Chinese porcelain and works of art from the collection of Henry Arnhold.
Results: Sotheby's Asia Week achieved $52.4 million in six strong auctions, exceeding pre-sale estimates. With 76.5% of lots sold and 60.3% of lots surpassing high estimates, the Asian art sales at Sotheby's indicate continued collector interest in the finest works of art from China, India and and the Himalayas.
Today's sale of Important Chinese Art will proceed as planned with sessions at 10 AM and 2 PM EDT. Sotheby's will be monitoring the weather conditions throughout the day and will be available to coordinate alternative bidding options should conditions make it difficult for clients to attend the auction in person.
Bonhams Chinese Art department is renowned for offering the finest works of art representing the richness and breadth of China's artistic heritage, particularly Imperial porcelain, white and spinach green jades, cloisonné and Buddhist art. Specialised international auctions are held globally, including London, Hong Kong and San Francisco.
Bonhams : Chinese Works of Art We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. Please refer to our privacy and cookie policies for more information.
Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers: auctioneers of art, pictures, collectables and motor cars. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. ... Chinese Art (US) General enquiries
Bonhams : Fine Chinese Art We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. Please refer to our privacy and cookie policies for more information.
Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers: auctioneers of art, pictures, collectables and motor cars Bonhams : Asian Art We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site.
Bonhams are international auctioneers of fine Chinese and Japanese art. We specialise in rare Imperial and Export Chinese ceramics and works of art, as well as Japanese ceramics, fine and decorative works of art from the Neolithic Period to the 20th century. View on map
Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers: auctioneers of art, pictures, collectables and motor cars. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. ... Asian Art Bonhams. Work. 22 Queen St.