Chinese and Calligraphic Art Auction Information (6)

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 the scope of national cultural and cultural institutions, involving only a few private individuals, to a broader range of people from all social strata, while also opening up an increasingly vast art market. As the saying goes, "Prosperity promotes collection, chaos values gold." The prosperity of the art market is a symbol of economic prosperity, increasing people's wealth, and harmonious social development. The motivation for collecting artworks mainly has two layers: one is for the need of spiritual enjoyment, to enrich cultural life, improve the quality of art appreciation, or to decorate homes and beautify living environments; the other is as an economic investment behavior, seeking preservation and appreciation of value. Indeed, there are also those who pursue both. Calligraphy and painting art, due to its long tradition, unique national artistic charm, and profound historical and cultural connotation, is loved 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 sharp increase in social demand, the market prices of both ancient and modern calligraphy and painting works have soared, setting new highs year after year.