Rare pair of Ming Dynasty jars smash auction estimate, selling for $12.5 million ...Middle East

News channel - News

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A pair of rare Ming Dynasty fish jars dating from the 16th century have sold for £9.6 million ($12.5 million) at auction, smashing their estimate of £1 million ($1.3 million). The porcelain jars, made for the Jiajing Emperor, sparked a 20-minute bidding war among more than 10 collectors before eventually being sold to a private collector in Asia, according to a statement from auction house Sotheby’s on Wednesday. “This remarkable result makes it the highest priced Chinese work of art sold at auction worldwide this year,” said Sotheby’s. Part of the lot’s appeal was the fact that this was the first ever appearance of a complete pair of fish jars with covers a

Hence then, the article about rare pair of ming dynasty jars smash auction estimate selling for 12 5 million was published today ( Thursday 07/11/2024 - 04:41 PM ) and is available on News channel ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Rare pair of Ming Dynasty jars smash auction estimate, selling for $12.5 million )

Last updated : 07 Nov 2024 clock 04:41 PM

Also on site :

Rare pair of Ming Dynasty jars smash auction estimate, selling for $12.5 million ...Middle East

NC Senators consider new restrictions on artificial intelligence in insurance and medical billing

Why Meals on Wheels America Desperately Needed the $70 Million It Got From MacKenzie Scott

Watch Deep-Sea Creatures Feed on a Whale That’s Been Dead for Over 20 Years

Sienna Spiro Announces Debut Album Visitor

FRC's Tony Perkins Testifies on Capitol Hill on SPLC; Urges Congress to Expand Inquiry

Longtime Sacramento Congresswoman Doris Matsui faces serious re-election challenge for 1st time in elected career

Mercury Valued at $5.2 Billion as It Pushes Deeper Into Banking .. PYMNTS.com

Family sues Liberty Military Housing after toddler’s fatal fall from an open window in La Mesa

The Best Quince Summer Skin Care, From Supergoop to Therabody

Digital bottleneck: How Iran wants to use internet access for leverage in the war

McDonald’s Is Bottling Pickle Juice and Giving It To Athletes, Here’s Why

‘Jawbreaker’ Musical Workshop Coming To LA, Rebecca Gayheart Reuniting With 1999 Cult Classic Writer/Director Darren Stein

We Have a New Worst Star Wars Movie

You Can Try These New Google I/O Features for Free Right Now

What led up to the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue attack in Cuba as Raul Castro is indicted for murder