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Chinese Contemporary Art Ceramics Market Trends Up
Posted by in Uncategorized on December 29, 2009
During hard times of this financial crisis, the auction market situation become unstable. However, the Chinese contemporary art ceramics gone against the market trend and ascending, which make investors sit up and take notice.
Keep Silence as a Perfect Gentlemen when Watching a Chess Game (by Li Jusheng)
The colorful gold bell bottle named “Karaoke Map” owned by Zhu Jianxin sold on the 2008 RongBao Autumn auction with a final price 39,200 Yuan;On the China JiadDe 2008 Autumn, a color underglazed porcelain bottle named “Boating on River” owned by Bai Lei was sold on price 78,400 Yuan;On the Beijing HanHai 2008 Autumn, a Zhen Baichong hand-painted color landscape porcelain bottle sold for 89,600 Yuan, at same time, a fine porcelain bottle painted with tiny Wang Zhiwen calligraphy and landscape painting was sold for 224,000 Yuan by the buyer.On the China Guardian 2008 Autumn Auction a ceramic figurine called “I’m pregnant” made by Zhou Guozhen was sold on price 257,600 Yuan; A high temperature color glazed porcelain ware made by Li Jusheng and named “keep silence as a perfect gentlemen when watching a chess game” sold on a highest price as 1,904,000 Yuan.
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As early as on the China Guardian 2007 Spring Auction, the first special auction for “Modern and Contemporary Ceramic Art” in China was launched already, on which the mainly auctioned arts & crafts were came form contemporary artists of industrial arts in JDZ, and there were totally 79 pieces of artworks were sold out and the total mount of sales is 15,784,160 Yuan, with a high transaction rate of 97.4%.Among them, a high-temperature colored glaze inlay ware named “Teenage Life” produced by LI Jusheng, one of great masters of industrial arts in China was sold for 1.232 million Yuan, which is the highest price on the auction.Through the Guardian 2007 Spring Auction collectors become to realize the value of Chinese contemporary ceramic art, while on auctions hold on autumn later, Beijing HanHai and RongBao auction also opened its special auction for modern and contemporary art ceramics separately, and both of them has acquired good achievements at this hard times of the auction market caused by the current international financial crisis, and the value of master artworks also show a up trend in the market.
Teenage Life (By Li Jusheng)
Mr. Chen Linlin, the project manager of China Jia De Porcelain Crafts Department believes that with its unique techniques, strong sense of the times, originality and technicality, Chinese modern and contemporary ceramic arts & crafts have attracted collectors, and as the collecting mentality of collectors become mature gradually, the traditional criteria lines of “Judge a hero via ages and times” is now slowly changing, and they thought the artistic value of the artwork is worthy more attention.In addition, as there are no technique problems in contemporary art ceramics, the art value of a special artwork could be identified easily by collectors, together with the market is still in its infancy, so the average price of which is rather lower and no bubbles in it, so there is a large space for price rising in future.The head of Beijing HeBiXing Ceramic Art Museum Mrs. Wen Li said that she had realized the collection value of contemporary art ceramics since three years ago, she often visited those masters of industrial arts and professors in Ceramic Academies in Jingdezhen, LongQuan, and buy fine artworks once encountered.As artworks she collected more and more, she found the current market had not put enough attention on contemporary art ceramics. Upon that she opened the HeBiXing Ceramic Art Museum, and devoted to create the primary market of art ceramics. After three years of painstaking efforts, she found some improvements in the market finally, and the success of the auction market also has given more confidence to collectors aimed for Chinese contemporary art ceramics.
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Online Art Gallery: Click on the Mouse to Catch Creativityâ¦
Posted by in Uncategorized on December 26, 2009
It is said that art is the bearer of human imagination and creativity. From primitive days to modern arena, arts have been molded through various stages. From ancient cave paintings to the unique mingle of color in modern times cite a drastic change in the world of art and creativity. No matter what kind of arts you are fond of, various websites, presenting online art galleries, will definitely meet your demands with their alluring arrays.
Web revolution and the advancement of information technology have an intense impact on these online art galleries. Here, creative endeavors are showcased not only for displaying, these sites also have a commercial purpose and that is the availability of paintings for sale. So, staying far away from India, if you want to buy the painting of an eminent artist of India, it would be absolutely easier for you through an online art gallery.
Theme based arts are quite popular when it comes to the subject of online art gallery. Various themes including Africa, Women and Children, Nature, etc. are widely exhibited on these online art gallery portals. In addition, online abstract art, many a times, is the dominant ingredient of these paintings for sale. The contributors of online abstract art are definitely not confined to renowned artists, as many of these online art galleries portray the creations of budding talented artists too. Some galleries are the home to various artistsâ creations, while some only concentrate on one or two particular artists.
Many a times, the topic of a painting remains to blur to its viewers. In such cases, all these online galleries undoubtedly play a trick. Whatever the painting is, its subject is mostly clearly mentioned beside its thumbnail picture.
Getting information about any online art gallery is simpler. Just log on to Google and type online art gallery + region of your interest and within a few seconds, you will be showed various gallery sites. Most of these sites are very user friendly and just by reading their instructions; one can get to know everything related to the artists and their paintings.
Besides, the price of each and every painting is mentioned beside the paintings for sale. And as far as payment mode and shipping arrangements are concerned, the site itself takes care of all the necessary details. Visit various online galleries anytime and quench your thirst for the world of art and creativity!
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Chinese Modern and Asian Contemporary Art Show Strength
Posted by in Uncategorized on December 23, 2009
On a day when an overcast spring sky cast a gray pall over Hong Kong, the outlook inside the sales rooms at Sotheby’s was much less gloomy. The house held the year’s first major international auctions of 20th-century Chinese art and contemporary Asian art, and many works elicited spirited bidding in the room and on the phones. On a surprisingly successful day, a number of record prices were established.
The morning session, devoted to 20th-century Chinese art, proved the strength of the category, with 44 of 55 lots selling, most of them by “modern” masters. The auction brought in an impressive HK$92,693,750 (US$11,862,019), well above its pre-sale high estimate of HK$51.12 million.
Five of the top ten items at the session were by the French-educated, mainland-born painter Lin Fengmian, who was persecuted during the Cultural Revolution and forced to destroy many of his works. He died in Hong Kong in 1991. An educator as well as artist, Lin is considered a pioneer of a school of Chinese art that blends traditional aesthetics with European compositions and use of color. In 2007, the Hong Kong Museum of Art honored him with a large retrospective.
An Asian private collector paid HK$16,340,000 (US$2,091,030) for the artist’s Fishing Harvest, setting a new auction record. The work was sold by the estate of Lorenz Petersen, a Danish former ambassador to China, who acquired it directly from the artist in the 1960s, when the worst years of the Cultural Revolution were still to come. Sotheby’s gave the work a modest estimate of HK$3¨C3.5 million.
At the afternoon sale of contemporary paintings, photography, video, and sculpture from China, Korea, Hong Kong, and Japan, the dour economy and the diminished appetite for “new” Asian art was more palpable. The sale netted HK$66,434,000 (US$8.5 million), which was within the scaled-down pre-sale estimate range of HK$59.1¨C82.9 million (US$7.5-10.6 million). But with bids coming not only from Asia but also Europe and the U.S., Sotheby’s head of contemporary Asian Art, Evelyn Lin said: “We are very pleased and encouraged by today’s results. Top-quality works by all the leading Chinese artists found buyers and sold well, and we also saw some exciting prices for conceptual Art and Japanese, Korean, and Hong Kong artists.”
The session’s brightest spot, literally and figuratively, was a record-setting sculpture by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Pumpkin, a yellow plastic pumpkin about one cubic meter in size and adorned with the artist’s signature polka dots, surpassed its pre-sale estimates of HK$1.5¨C2 million to earn HK$2,720,000.
Records were also set for Chinese artists. Sixty-Year Cycle Chariot, a conceptual piece by Huang Yongping, brought in HK$3,380,000, more than double its high estimate of HK$1.5 million. Legacy Mantle, a rusty, roughly 10-foot-tall iron sculpture of a Mao jacket by Sui Jianguo, sold for a solid HK$3,140,000 (est. HK$2.5¨C3.5 million).
In total, 74 percent of the lots sold, a respectable showing in the credit-crunch era. The top lot was an untitled painting by Zhang Xiaogang, which sold for HK$4,820,000 (est. $HK4¨C5.5 million). Second was Hat Series ?? Armed Forces by Yue Minjun, at HK$4,580,000 (est. HK$3.5¨C5.5 million). Yue remains an auction favorite, and his Archeology was snapped up for HK$2,060,000, nearly tripling its high estimate of HK$700,000.
Despite these results, though, several works by big names that just a year ago would have inspired an instant buying frenzy failed to meet the reserve prices. Among the notable casualties were pieces by the crowd-pleasing Pop artist Wang Guangyi and Cai Guo-Qiang’s wall-sized gunpowder painting Project for Museum der Bildenden K¨?nste Leipzig ¨C Drawing for Ascending.
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Posted by in Uncategorized on December 17, 2009
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Eichler Homes Inc: the California Modern- Then and Now
Posted by in Uncategorized on December 14, 2009
Joseph Eichler was a California developer with a very particular, social vision. As millions of soldiers returned home from World War II, Joseph was determined to create a better living environment for the common man. He envisioned modern homes that incorporated various architecturally distinct elements that would appeal to the average family- and an average family income. When Eichler homes were first on the market, their average sale price was $12,000.
Eichler Homes, built over 11,000 homes in Northern California and three communities in Southern California, along with 3 homes in Chestnut Ridge NY. These homes came to be known as “Eichlers” and changed the California lifestyle.
The essence of the Eichler design was inspired by Joseph’s two year stay in a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. He wanted to bring some of similar features from that home, such as indoor-outdoor living, to the middle class. He wanted to build homes with that open, flowing, modern style of architecture.
In 1949, Joseph founded Eichler Homes, Inc. He first hired the Bay Area architecture firm of Anshen and Allen to create these affordable modern homes. The firm came up with houses that had an open plan, post and beam construction, whole walls of glass, and radiant heating. These were features you might have found in an expensive, custom-built home at the time, but certainly not in a house built for the masses. At the time, this would have been an insane concept to most developers, who would not have seen the sense and profit in hiring architects to design tract housing. But Eichler had ideas on how to make his vision a reality.
It was through careful refinement, that Eichler honed his manufacturing process. He was able to produce homes in a cost-efficient way. As in an assembly line process, he had parts constructed at a central location and then shipped to the building site. He also made use of standard building materials in a creative way.
Joseph Eichler was savvy to the dawning of a new age of post-war marketing in the 50’s. He launched a sophisticated and aggressive marketing campaign to introduce his homes to the American public. For the first time in advertising history, homes were featured alongside models, posing as homeowners- looking happy and perfect in an Eichler paradise. In today’s housing market we are inundated by such imagery. But up until then, architectural photography had been traditionally stark and cold. Eichler had his mind set on presenting these homes as fresh: warm, livable and desirable.
Eichler homes seemed destined to attract niche market. Despite his efforts to appeal to the masses, the homes were never popular on a wide scale. At the time they were built, they attracted an interesting subset of people– architects, engineers, designers and modern arts lovers. Although he did not get the mainstream popularity he was aiming for, Eichler garnered a slew of awards for his work: The Life Magazine Award of Merit in 1953; the National Association of Home Builders Award in 1954; Living Magazine Award in 1955; and the American Institute of Architecture Sunset Magazine Award in 1956, 1957 and 1959.
Today there is a great resurgence of interest in the Eichler home and an almost cult-like following by those who dwell in them. Eichler’s original design elements have withstood the test of time. Flat, low sloping roofs, open-plan living, the blurring of the lines between indoors and outdoors with atrium’s, window walls, skylights and sliding glass doors- these elements have an appealing and classic California modern character. And these are just a few of the features that make Eichler homes so very popular today. Classic Eichler materials have also come back into vogue: Radiant heating, cork floors, wood paneling and vinyl tile.
Of the 11,000 original Eichler’s built, many are in the San Francisco Bay Area: San Francisco, Sacramento, Marin County, the East Bay, San Mateo County, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and San Jose. The Southern California Eichler communities are in Orange, Thousand Oaks, and Granada Hills. Recently a decision by the National Park Service has placed two Palo Alto subdivisions on the National Register of Historic Places. The 243-house Greenmeadow tract, and the 63-house Green Gables enclave, are the first subdivisions ever to be placed on the register. Eichler homes, beyond the ongoing flux in housing trends, will now have permanent historic value.
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Alternative Investments: Arts & Antiques
Posted by in Uncategorized on December 11, 2009
While many people put their money into stocks and bonds, one way to enjoy growing your wealth is to get in on the alternative investments of art and antiques. Not only do you get to have fun of hunting for hidden gems, if you know what you are looking for, you can almost certainly sell your finds for a profit.
It’s all about timing – Investing in art and antiques sounds like it would require some elite knowledge, but this alternative investment isn’t that hard to get into. There are a variety of places to find these pieces. You can find them in auctions and antique shops, but if you purchase art and antiques this way, you may be paying a premium. How quickly are you hoping to make a profit? If you intend to hold onto the items for a decade and enjoy them in the meantime, you may be able to make a return on your investment. If you are hoping to sell them as soon as possible, however, it is very likely that you will only break even or even lose money on the deal.
Finding merchandise – Knowing where to look makes a huge difference in the alternative investments of art and antiques. If you have the time and the passion, start scanning flea markets and garage sales. It’s amazing what sorts of items appear in these venues for next to nothing. If you find a quality item, you can hold onto it or sell it immediately for a profit. Purchasing in this manner, however, requires a good deal of base knowledge. It may be best to specialize in one subsection of the market (such as furniture or pottery, for example), so that you can spot reproductions and damage in a specific type of item. Garage sales generally sell their items as-is, and while the seller may be on the up and up, they also may not know if their item is a fake.
Investing in modern art – Purchasing from known reputable sellers is a great idea, but again, you’re likely to pay top dollar for the item. One possible way to make a tremendous return is by investing in art. Finding modern art to purchase can be very risky. It’s hard to know what items will increase in value, how much, or when, but if you find the right artist, you can make a tremendous return on your money. If you have the cash and the desire to risk it, however, investing in modern art may be for you – especially if you’d like to enjoy the paintings in the meantime.
Finding alternative investments such as art and antiques can be a sound way to invest your money. By thinking through how much time and research it will take, as well as how quickly you can turn the investment around, you can find the best method for you. While many people enjoy the risk of investing, you can also add the pleasure of finding beautiful objects at a great price, making investing as much of a pleasure as a necessity.
Comments and questions are welcome, but because of the volume of email, personal responses are not always possible.
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Alternative Investments: Arts & Antiques
Posted by in Uncategorized on December 8, 2009
While many people put their money into stocks and bonds, one way to enjoy growing your wealth is to get in on the alternative investments of art and antiques. Not only do you get to have fun of hunting for hidden gems, if you know what you are looking for, you can almost certainly sell your finds for a profit.
It’s all about timing – Investing in art and antiques sounds like it would require some elite knowledge, but this alternative investment isn’t that hard to get into. There are a variety of places to find these pieces. You can find them in auctions and antique shops, but if you purchase art and antiques this way, you may be paying a premium. How quickly are you hoping to make a profit? If you intend to hold onto the items for a decade and enjoy them in the meantime, you may be able to make a return on your investment. If you are hoping to sell them as soon as possible, however, it is very likely that you will only break even or even lose money on the deal.
Finding merchandise – Knowing where to look makes a huge difference in the alternative investments of art and antiques. If you have the time and the passion, start scanning flea markets and garage sales. It’s amazing what sorts of items appear in these venues for next to nothing. If you find a quality item, you can hold onto it or sell it immediately for a profit. Purchasing in this manner, however, requires a good deal of base knowledge. It may be best to specialize in one subsection of the market (such as furniture or pottery, for example), so that you can spot reproductions and damage in a specific type of item. Garage sales generally sell their items as-is, and while the seller may be on the up and up, they also may not know if their item is a fake.
Investing in modern art – Purchasing from known reputable sellers is a great idea, but again, you’re likely to pay top dollar for the item. One possible way to make a tremendous return is by investing in art. Finding modern art to purchase can be very risky. It’s hard to know what items will increase in value, how much, or when, but if you find the right artist, you can make a tremendous return on your money. If you have the cash and the desire to risk it, however, investing in modern art may be for you – especially if you’d like to enjoy the paintings in the meantime.
Finding alternative investments such as art and antiques can be a sound way to invest your money. By thinking through how much time and research it will take, as well as how quickly you can turn the investment around, you can find the best method for you. While many people enjoy the risk of investing, you can also add the pleasure of finding beautiful objects at a great price, making investing as much of a pleasure as a necessity.
Comments and questions are welcome, but because of the volume of email, personal responses are not always possible.
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India’s First International Art Fair
Posted by in Uncategorized on December 2, 2009
An astounding 10,000 art enthusiasts walked in to witness India’s First International Art Fair, India Art Summit™ 2008, firmly establishing it as a one stop destination for art in India. With an overwhelming mix of art collectors, artists, critics, curators, students and art enthusiasts from across India and overseas, the Summit achieved exactly what it set out to – making art, and the knowledge of art, accessible to a widespread audience. Commercially speaking, the fair clocked in a record sale of approximately 50%, with the 34 participating galleries selling over 280 artworks worth Rs.10 crores approximately. Given that the total value of the 550 artworks on display was approximately Rs. 20 crores, India Art Summit has emerged as one of the most successful first editions of any art fair across the world.
Contagious in it’s atmosphere, the enthusiasm of visitors could be gauged by the number of hours they spent at the fair, with some of them visiting it on all three days. Heartfelt discussions on art ensued between seasoned members of the art fraternity and fresh art enthusiasts, in all corners of the fair. Many veterans from the art fraternity made an appearance after a long time, to meet old acquaintances and friends and see the latest on offer. Works of upcoming artists were encouraged, appreciated and bought by many.
A sense of camaraderie could be felt between all participating galleries as they visited each others stalls and discussed the art industry in general. Almost every gallery exceeded their expectations in terms of the exposure and networking opportunities they had with seasoned collectors, first time buyers and art enthusiasts from across the world. Most galleries sold a sizeable portion of their displayed artworks and additionally received numerous bookings and commissions. Sculptures and installations sold almost as well as paintings, signalling a new trend.
The panel of speakers and choice of topics at the Art Forum also drew many accolades and was deemed as amongst one of the best such initiatives of its kind, internationally. Overall the discussions were adjudged to be frank, transparent and meaningful. All speakers and participants have evinced interest to come again next year and the Art Forum is slated to be much more inclusive from a global perspective in 2009.
Mr. Sunil Gautam, Managing Director, Hanmer MS&L commenting on the fair said, “It is great to see that India Art Summit has emerged as the most inclusive collaborative art platform in India in it’s very first year. We believe that this initiative is a step in the right direction to put India on the global art fair circuit.”
Mr. Philip Hoffman, Chief Executive, The Fine Art Fund said “The Indian market is very important in the global art scene and this fair is a major step. I can imagine this to be major fair in Asia competing alongside London, Miami and Basel in the next 5-10 years. The sales results of the fair seemed very impressive by comparison to other fairs in their first year.”
With all eyes now on India, event producers Hanmer MS&L, have announced plans to schedule India Art Summit 2009 between 19th – 22nd August’ 2009 in New Delhi. Next year, the fair is proposed to be over three times bigger and applications are already pouring in from across India and world. While in the first year, the focus was largely on Indian art and Indian galleries, the second year will see participation from galleries across the world showcasing a sizeable array of artworks from different parts of the world.
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