Pottery & Ceramics
Chinese vase discovered in attic after 20 years sells for over $750,000
A unique Chinese vase discovered in an attic stunned auctioneers when it sold for more than $750,000 in the U.K last week. The vase, believed to date from the late […]
2019-02-04
Newly-discovered John Bartlam porcelain to auction at Woolley & Wallis
An 18th century teabowl and saucer by John Bartlam, America’s first porcelain manufacturer, are heading for auction in the UK next month. The rare and historic pieces are amongst just […]
2019-01-17
Chipped £3 porcelain dish sells for £100,000 at Hansons Auctioneers
A chipped Chinese porcelain dish originally bought for just £3 has sold for an incredible £100,000 ($131,250) at Hansons Auctioneers in London. The blue and white dish turned out to […]
2018-09-14
250-year-old Chinese vase could set new world record at Sotheby’s
A 250-year-old Chinese vase regarded as one of the most complex ever produced could set a new world record at Sotheby’s later this year. The remarkable Yamanaka Reticulated Vase is […]
2018-08-20
Rare Imperial Chinese vase found in a shoebox sells for $19 million
A rare Imperial Chinese vase has sold at Sotheby’s in Paris for a remarkable $19m, after it was discovered by experts packed in an old shoebox. The 18th century vase is […]
2018-06-13
Car boot vase bought for $26 goes for $29,500
A ceramic vase picked up at a car boot sale for £20 ($26) during the 1990s has sold for an astonishing £21,960 ($29,411) at auction. It turns out the vase […]
2018-05-24
Chinese falangcai bowl to star in Hong Kong auction
Christie’s will auction a beautiful puce-enamel falangcai bowl in its Chinese Works of Art sale in Hong Kong on April 3. The one of a kind piece was made for […]
2018-03-06
Ancient Chinese ‘brush washer’ bowl sets $37.6m world record
A 900-year-old Chinese bowl has set a new world record in Hong Kong by selling for $37.6 million. The ancient ceramic bowl, known as a ‘brush washer’, was made in […]
2017-10-03
Ancient Chinese plate found in kitchen cupboard tops $300,000
A plate discovered in a kitchen cupboard in the U.K has sold for more than $300,000 – after it turned out to be an important 300-year-old Chinese antique. The blue […]
2017-10-02
Fake’ Chinese vase turns out to be real – and sells for $1 million
A ‘fake’ Chinese vase has sold for more than $1 million at auction in the U.K, after being initially valued at less than $1,500. The Chinese porcelain wucai fish vase […]
2017-03-01
Thornhill Stem Cup sells for $5.3 million at Lyon & Turnbull
A highly rare, 600-year-old Chinese cup known as the Thornhill Stem Cup has sold for more than $5.3 million, after being discovered in a cupboard at a British university. The […]
2016-06-01
Qing Dynasty vase could top $10 million at Gianguan Auctions
A highly rare Qing Dynasty vase looks set to bring an eight-figure sum this month, as part of Gianguan Auctions’ forthcoming Asian Art sale in New York. The Fine Chinese […]
2016-03-02
WWII Spitfire pilot’s Chinese vase up for auction in Penzance
A rare Chinese vase once owned by a flamboyant WWII Spitfire pilot is heading to auction in Cornwall next month. The vase was originally owned by Cecil Doward, the art […]
2016-02-29
Morphy Auctions offers ceramic treasures in decorative arts sale
Collectors will have the chance to delve into a treasure trove of paintings, ceramics, glassware, Asian art, jewelry and decorative antiques at Morphy Auctions next month. The company’s Fine And […]
2016-02-24
Thornhill Stem Cup could bring up to $6 million at Lyon & Turnbull
The inaugural Lyon & Turnbull sale in Hong Kong will be led by a 600-year-old Chinese Ming cup known as The Thornhill Stem Cup. Described as "a rare masterpiece, virtually […]