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Why the Chinese are trawling the UK antiques market looking for hidden treasures
In November of last year the antiques world was taken by storm when a Qianking imperial vase with a fish motif sold for £53m to an anonymous Chinese buyer. Thought to be the coup of the decade in the antiques world many thought it was a one off sale in the declining world of antiques.
However, how wrong observers were. Chinese art collectors are now coming to UK antiques market venues hoping to bag some hidden treasures. Trade across the antiques fairs and auction houses seems to be booming as these millionaire collectors search for stunning antique pieces. Regional sellers have seen a huge jump in their trade and are shocked that sales as high as this are being made.
The Chinese are scouring the whole of the UK antique markets and auction houses to try and find the valuable items that can make them huge profits. Based on this many are now looking in their chest of treasures for items including Chinese porcelain and imperial jade are the ones that hold the most value and are items that draw the most attention to new antique enthusiasts.
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This demand in Chinese antiques has also increased the competition. More and more collectors from China are looking to the west for prized antiques. Chinese collectors are now beginning to look globally for their antiques and are prepared to pay whatever it takes to get the item. Chinese antique furniture is now prominently featuring at many of the well known auction houses across the UK which is great news for those that already own individual pieces of antique Chinese furniture.
It is not just the big auction houses that are seeing a boom. Many of the independent antiques market locations are also seeing a boom in trade. One of the most popular antiques fairs in the UK is the antiques market at Old Spitalfields market which is held every Thursday. Many antiques enthusiasts and dealers flock to the market in the hope of finding that one hidden treasure. Many of the stall holders have antique items such as vases, pottery, even art work hoping it will be that piece that is the big sale.
If you are an antique enthusiast or are just starting out in the world of antiques then Old Spitalfields market is probably the best place to start. With many stall holders selling an array of items you will truly gain valuable knowledge on selling and buying. You never know your trip to the antiques market may bag you a Chinese treasure.
Perry Manku Old Spitalfields Market
This is a news clip of The Future Antiques of America store in St. Louis, MO. The merchandise they sell is vintage furniture, household items, clothing, games, and decor from the 1950′s – 1970′s Their website: www.tfa50s.com
5 ways you can hurt antiques
1. Cleaning wrong
Cleaning antique objects may be more desirable and valuable, but it is not always the case. For example, shoe cleaning a Roycroft copper lamp rare I can lose value dramatically, but carefully washing a piece of glass from the Depression will not damage at all. It is best to be informed about how to clean and what impact will it have on object value, before you start working. It is best to talk to an expert or an antique collector.
2. Furniture Renovation
You have to constantly renovate antique furniture? Clearly not. In fact, the “less is more” should be applied in most cases. If you have a rare antique or even a special piece of furniture, removing the original finish can be disastrous. Most times a cleaning will be easy enough. The pieces may be more common refurnish, but the best would be to do a favor and read about how to truly outstanding antique valuable pieces from the most common, if not already know how to do it.
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3. Sun exposure
What do the old paper, old plastic materials early? All can be damaged by direct sunlight. Paper, including photographs, you will turn yellow and crack, light colors and materials are plastic will melt away, leaving you with a piece that you will not be proud as you can hold one or more grandchildren. Place your antiques and collectible material in dimly lit areas or sunny areas for short periods of time. Always avoid direct sunlight.
4. Restoration made by amateurs
Restore an antique may seem like a good idea, and sometimes it is. But a restoration done by you on an antiques inherited from grandparents is not recommended. Expert advice will be invaluable. If you have something glued or sewn into place, maybe your can even do it, without destroying antiquity. But let the experts restorations more complicated if you want to keep the value of antiques.
5. Inappropriate storage
If they could create an atmosphere in the house museum on the light, temperature and humidity, it would be a perfect environment for antiques. In most cases, it is not possible, but should take into account a proper storage in order to preserve the beauty and value of antiques. Keep away from family legacies very wet areas such as basements, and very hot areas such as attic, if possible. Usually, if you put your valuables in places where you feel your best, and they will be safe.
ChineseAntiqueFurnitureShop.com John and YuQing talk about the difference between dating American and Chinese antiques.
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