Chinese Antique Market Index
Beijing Antique Market is located at No.21, South Road, Sanhuan, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Beijing Panjiayuan Antique Market, known as "Jingsong Folk Arts Flea Market," is located next to the old "Beijing Antique Market."
Shanghai Antique Market is located at Fuyou Road area, Shanghai. Many antique stores and shops are here.
Sichuan Antique Market is located at Huanhua Park, Songxian Bridge area, Chengdu, Sichuan.
Zhengzhou Antique Market is divided into two halves in Zhengzhou, Henan.
Tianjin Antique Market is located at No.30, Shuige Street, Nankai District, Tianjin.
Kunming Antique Market is located at Huguo Bridge, Kunming, China.
Guangzhou Xiguan Antique Market is located at West Road, Longjin District, Guangzhou, China.
Hangzhou Antique Market is located at the Qinghe Fan, Wushan Square, Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
By Statistics - Auction Houses in China, 2006
- In 2006, 105 Auction Houses organized 697 sales, totaling RMB1,498,761,316 (US$187,345,164).
- Between 60% and 70% of all items offered were sold in Chinese auction sales.
- 28.3% of Chinese painting and calligraphy sold increased in value; 53.3% remained stable; 18.4% fell.
- 80% of Contemporary Art and oil paintings sold increased in value; 10% stayed unchanged; 10% fell.
- 23.3% of ceramics sold increased in value; 50% remained with little change; 26.7% fell.
Analysis of the Chinese Art Market, 2006
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The Chinese art market was dominated by short-term investors rather than long-term art collectors. Museums were not active.
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Contemporary Chinese art of the 80s led in sales.
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The Chinese art market slowed down after it reaching a peak in 2005.
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The art market in China recently joined the international Chinese art market. Both Sotheby’s and Christie’s were actively involved in the Chinese art market in China.
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The sale of classical Chinese paintings and calligraphies was very slow as compared with that of contemporary Chinese art and ceramics.
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Jade, furniture and ceramics were steady, with no dramatic ups or downs.
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Decorative arts and crafts started to gain favor from buyers and are the new stars in the market.
Chinese Art Market Watch List
- Paintings by female artists of the Ming and Qing dynasty (17th –early 20th century). Li Yin, Ma Quan, Qian Yulin, Liao Jiahui, Chou Zhu, Chen Shu (1660-1736), Liu Ru (1618-1644), Huang Yuanjie are leading female artists of the time.
- Paintings by female entertainers of the Ming and Qing dynasty will be in demand. The leading artist in this category is Xue Susu of the Ming dynasty.
- Buddhist art objects, especially painting and sculptures, will do well, continuing their excellent performance in 2006.
- Ancient paper money, such as certificates of exchange, is emerging in the market. The most popular ones are a rare set of eight specimens issued by the Chinese government of the Republic period, one of which sold for RMB528,000 (US$66,000) in 2006.
- Scholarly objects, including bamboo carving, ink stones, and desks of rare wood, are hot.
- Wood block prints have started to attract the attention of Chinese art collectors.
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