Chinese and Calligraphic Art Auction Intelligence (Near Modern Volume Full-Speed Search Treasure Book VII)

Author: Da Yunhe Editor
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Since the 1990s, China's market has risen an emerging industry of art auction. The collection of artworks has gradually expanded from primarily involving national cultural and institutions with occasional participation of a few private individuals to encompass a wide range of social strata. At the same time, it has opened up an increasingly vast market for artworks. As the saying goes, "Prosperity fosters collection, chaos hoards gold." The flourishing of the art market is a symbol of economic prosperity, rising income, and harmonious social development. The motivation for collecting artworks mainly stems from two layers: one is the need for spiritual enjoyment, aiming to enrich cultural life, enhance artistic appreciation, or decorate homes to beautify living environments; the other is as an economic investment behavior, seeking preservation of value or appreciation. Indeed, some engage in both. Calligraphy and painting art, with its long tradition, unique national artistic charm, and profound historical and cultural connotations, is favored by people of all levels, and calligraphy and painting lots have become a major part of the art auction market. In recent years, with the dramatic increase in social demand, the market prices of both ancient and modern calligraphy and painting works have soared, repeatedly setting new highs.