Antique Helper Explores the Emerging Chinese Antique Market

Fans of Antique Helper have had the opportunity to witness some terrific sales of Asian antiques during recent auction events. At our October 30 Art and Antiques Auction Featuring Mission to Modern and Tribal Art, the star of the show was a porcelain vase with oxblood glaze.  Mounted as a lamp, this object was given a presale estimate of $100 to $200.  Despite the modest estimate, as soon as the catalog was posted, the oxblood beauty began to receive plenty of attention.  Once the item opened at auction, the bidding swiftly surpassed high estimate and continued to rise, until it reache...