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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. As China becomes a more powerful force in the world, more and more people have become interested in Chinese antiques,” says John Schofield, head of the Asian Arts Department at Eldred’s. “In

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Collectors Over the Moon for These Porcelain Flasks

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This Chinese piece, with a floral pattern, sunny yellow glaze, and neat dragon handles, is nearly 26 inches high and commanded a price of $16,500 in 2020. Collectors enthusiastically embrace these vases today as beautiful decorative objects and for their historical significance. As such, taller flasks tend to bring the highest prices.

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Hummel Figurines: History, Pricing & Value of Hummel Collectibles

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Having just completed art school, Hummel dabbled in painting during her early days, depicting the jolly likenesses of rosy-cheeked children in her works. Sold for $50 via Gray’s Auctioneers (February 2020). Decoration designator : Genuine Hummel figurines will bear a designation designator marking following the HUM number.