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Asian Antiques & the Economic Crisis
With such an awesome economic crisis worldwide, many of us naturally wonder how this is affecting the antique and art market. This is a question that understandably concerns all collectors who might be considering buying or selling.
But history has shown that whenever the financial economy has been really bad, whether caused by recession, or inflation, fine quality rare antiques have not only retained value but have remained in very high demand. The Asian antique market, as well as other good quality antiques and works of art, during financial slumps have tended to remain safe and even continued to increase in value.
The antique auction rooms have reported, that so far, they continue to be very busy. There has always been and probably always will be, new collectors interested in owning high quality works of art. But the best Asian antiques have done particularly well, as there are such limited numbers of rare quality items available and such a very large growing demand.
The Chinese in China having become wealthier and are very keen to collect, or invest in, fine examples of their own heritage. The result is a growth of new antique auction houses all over China (many of these sell huge numbers of antiques, thousands at each auction, so much more than is normal in Europe or America). But added to this many of the Chinese outside China have become extremely wealthy too and they have added to this growing demand for the scarcest important Asian antiques whenever offered worldwide.
The Internet too has been partly responsible for creating an even greater interest, introducing new collectors, or investors, from countries such as China, Russia and India. It is now possible to so easily study photographs and price guides, at the Internet auctions held frequently, as well as to check with dealers, who have an online presence, enabling growing numbers to keep an eye on the marketplace and current values.
These are some of the reasons for prices continuing to rise and for the large number of new record auction prices that have been achieved even over the last twelve months. The media always concentrates on the financial bad news and there is hardly ever any mention of these record prices that keep surprising us all.
No one can guarantee what will happen in the future, but provided the following guidance is taken, then any of the risks involved in buying antiques will be greatly reduced.
- Study the subject carefully, obtain advice and be sure you are really interested and enjoy whatever you decide to collect.
- Only purchase the very highest quality that you can afford. High quality is far more important than quantity.
- Buy from the most reputable of specialists, as they will be prepared to guarantee the authenticity, the age and possibly even the provenance.
Regardless of any financial turmoil the best and most important antiques, or works of art, have always in the past remained a stable form of investment that continued to rise.
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McCoy GREEN POTTERY PITCHER RARE & ANTIQUE $16.00 |
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Antique old 1800's 19th century SIGNED DUTCH Delft pottery PILL JAR ~~ Rare ~~ $95.00 |
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Rare Antique Vintage Nouveau Amphora Riessner Czech Bohemian Queen Vase Pitcher $99.99 |
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RARE ANTIQUE BUTTERFLY & GRAPES PLATE ONNAING $34.00 |
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ANTIQUE vtg LG STONEWARE crock VASE planter INCISED DECORATION MONMOUTH ****RARE $69.00 |
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RARE ANTIQUE GROUP STAFFORDSHIRE SPILL VASE $875.00 |
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ULTRA RARE ANTIQUE Gladding McBean Pottery Company Giveaway Ashtray BLUE $52.00 |
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Rare Antique Majolica Pottery Pitcher Bird with a Nest of Eggs $100.00 |
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RARE~ANTIQUE BOY/GIRL~FIGURINES STATUE~ITALY? BORGHESE~SALIENNE~FRANCE~FIGURES~~ $80.00 |
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EXTREMELY RARE ANTIQUE AMERICAN BISQUE PINK BIRD PITCHER-MINT $20.00 |
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ANTIQUE VAN BRIGGLE VASE RARE ART NOUVEAU WITH DRAGONFLY POTTERY VASE 6 3/4" $325.00 |
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VERY RARE ANTIQUE PROHIBITION LIQUOR POTTERY STONEWARE JUG CROCK W METAL SPOUT $195.00 |
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PAIR OF RARE LAYING DOWN ANTIQUE STAFFORDSHIRE SPANIEL DOGS - WHITE AND RUSSET $85.00 |
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Extremely Rare Antique Large Stoneware Pottery Domed Lid with Handle - Unusual! $89.99 |
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Vintage 1940's antique rare art collectible McCoy Pottery 3 Lilly Vase wholesale $74.50 |
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VERY RARE ANTIQUE OYSTER MAJOLICA PLATE WITH LEAVES $280.00 |
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ANTIQUE..PORCELAIN ..PORTRAIT PITCHER/VASE..AUSTRIA..RARE! $9.99 |
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SUPERB VERY RARE ANTIQUE 19th C PRATTWARE POTLID THE LATE DUKE OF WELLINGTON a $18.06 |
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Original Beswick Mallard Duck Rare Antique $15.70 |
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RARE Antique German Ges Gesch Creamer-Pattern #Gge1-126 $7.99 |
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Rare Antique Toby Jug Staffordshire With Lid Large! $299.99 |
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RARE ANTIQUE MAJOLICA SARREGUEMINES CANDY DISH NO RESERVE TINY CHIP VTG $9.99 |
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RARE ANTIQUE BRITISH POTTERY BULBOUS VASE, E. RADFORD FLORAL SCRAFFIATO ca.1920 $65.00 |
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ANTIQUE SET OF 6 IRONSTONE SHOP WEIGHTS RARE $95.00 |
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RARE ANTIQUE POTTERY & PORCELAIN MAKERS MARKS GUIDE AMERICAN EUROPEAN CHINA ART $11.80 |
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ANTIQUE RARE FRENCH TERRA COTTA KOUGELHOF CAKE MOLD POT $40.00 |
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ANTIQUE RARE FRENCH TERRA COTTA KOUGELHOF CAKE MOLD POT $47.00 |
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RARE ANTIQUE MAJOLICA ASPARAGUS PLATE LONGCHAMP. 19.C $62.00 |
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Antique Vintage Hutschenreuther Plate Roses w Gold Trim 8" Beautiful RARE Signed $9.99 |
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VINTAGE PINK POTTERY BOWL ANTIQUE BOWL RARE POTTERY $25.99 |
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Rare JB Cole Antique Chrome Red Glaze NC Pottery Lamp W-144 1930's $66.65 |
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antique RARE FRENCH POTTERY KUGELHOPF MOLD - ALSACE - vintage cake $149.00 |
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Rare Antique Quimper soup bowl with handle $99.99 |
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RARE ANTIQUE CROWN DUCAL POTTERY IVORY BLUSH' BIRD THEMED JUG AND BOWL C1910 $23.56 |
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1969 Japanese ROYAL LONDON LTD Wooden LIQUOR Antique STATUE Bottle RARE Vintage $9.99 |
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HULL OVAL AU GRATIN DISH ANTIQUE RARE 4 piece set $22.30 |
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Antique Tile ~ Delf Holland Tile ~ Players ~ RARE Made between 1800 & 1900 $100.00 |
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Antique J & G MEAKIN England China Porcelain GRAVY BOAT Dish w Handle Rare Find $39.00 |
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Antique J & G MEAKIN England China Porcelain SOUP TUREEN w Lid Rare Find $59.00 |
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RARE ANTIQUE MAJOLICA PLATE SARREGUEMINES - BRIAR ROSE - CIRCA 1900 $120.00 |
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RARE ANTIQUE FRENCH MAJOLICA BLUE FLOWER PLATE C 1880 $149.00 |
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Vintage HULL BROWN OLIVE DRIP F15 OVAL BOWL Antique WOW! RARE $29.95 |
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RARE VINTAGE ANTIQUE SIGNED F M 87 SWIRLS LIDDED DISH POTTERY CERAMICS BOWL $24.99 |
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Rare Antique Porcelain Capodimonte Style Floral Trinket Basket Germany Pottery $34.00 |
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Vtg ANTiQUE McCoy POTTERY~Lime Green Long PLANTER Box~Leaf Pattern~894 USA~Rare $6.98 |
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ANTIQUE VAN BRIGGLE VASE RARE ART NOUVEAU WITH DRAGONFLY POTTERY VASE 6 3/4" $350.00 |
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Rare Antique 18th Century Staffordshire Dogs (Spaniel) 12Inch $350.00 |
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RARE ANTIQUE SIGNED HAND PAINTED CRETONNE FLOWER VASE $195.00 |
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Vintage Antique Twin Winton Bobby, Bobbie Cop Bank Calif. U.S.A Rare $100.00 |
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RARE SPAIN ANTIQUE PTCHER $6.00 |
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French antique pottery rare terrine no confit pot $240.00 |
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Orchies France rare drip glaze antique vase in pink, brown and blue $90.00 |
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Vintage Antique Mexico Pottery Hen Chicken On Nest Folk Art Super Rare!! $39.99 |
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ANTIQUE RARE AUSTRIAN MAJOLICA DEER COMPORT $450.00 |
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Antique Nippon Enameled Jeweled Beaded Gold Overlay Pink Lily Rare Trumpet Vase $85.05 |
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Inscriptions on Antique Drug Jars -Rare 1908 Book French Dutch Pots de Pharmacie $375.00 |
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RARE ANTIQUE 1930'S FALCON WARE POTTERY HAND-PAINTED BOWL~WISHING WELL PATTERN $15.99 |
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Vintage Antique Genuine Haeger Häger Cornucopia Art Planter Avocado RARE HTF $19.99 |
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Rare Old Antique Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jug Night Watchman 19th Century $195.00 |
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Exquisite Antique Doulton Burslem Pitcher Aesthetic movement Period Rare excl $22.49 |
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Old antique Black Americana Aunt Jemima Figurines 1700's ? RARE Ceramic $15.99 |
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ANTIQUE VINTAGE SHAWNEE POTTERY BABY CHICK PITCHER CREAMER USA COLLECTIBLE RARE $19.99 |
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"25 % OFF LAST LIST: ANTIQUE: "Physician;Heal Thy Self Shot Glass" Rare Find!" $5.25 |
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RARE ANTIQUE EMPIRE WORK STOKE ON TRENT CENTER PIECE - MADE IN ENGLAND $39.99 |
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RARE Antique French Majolica Water fountain and Jardiniere FILLES-ILLES $5,000.00 |
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RARE Kaukauna Klub ceramic jug / jar NICE SHAPE! Vintage Antique Relic $24.99 |
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Borsato Italy Figurine Antique Signed Group at the Fountain Rare Very Detailed $400.00 |
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RARE ANTIQUE DITMAR URBACH "GOUDA STYLE" TURN TAPLITZ AUSTRIA VASE $75.00 |
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AN ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE HAND MADE EARLY 1840 REDWARE RARE CREAMER CUP STONEWARE $9.99 |
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Antique Blue and Gray Salt Glaze German Beer Pitcher Rare Needs Handle Repair $24.99 |
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Rare Antique Metzler and Ortloff German Made Scenic Vase $31.00 |
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RARE Antique 1883 BATTERSEA WORKS Ceramic Scorifier Vessel 19TH CENTURY ENGLAND $9.95 |
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RARE ~ 3 ~ Antique JOHN MADDOCK & SONS Butter Pats HAMILTON Green 1880's England $24.99 |
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Royal Albert 100 Years of Royal Albert Teacups and Saucers, Set of 5, 1900-1940 $202.98 Royal Doulton announces the international launch of the 100 Years of Royal Albert collection, celebrating a century of English craftsmanship through ten patterns representing design trends of each decade of the 20th century. Royal Albert's success dates back to the late 1800's, and the new collection celebrates the brand's vitality, longevity and rich design history. The collection features all bo... |
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Mikasa Antique White 45-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 8 $199.90 HK400-045 Features: -45 Piece dinnerware set.-Uniquely-shaped.-Adding a touch of elegance to a traditional setting.-Coordinates perfectly with both formal and casual stemware and flatware.-Chip resistant.-Oven safe, freezer safe, microwave safe.-Material: Earthenware.-Cleaning and care: Dishwasher safe. Color/Finish: -White finish. Collection: -Antique White collection.... |
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Anchor Hocking Cookware: Fire King Harvest Amber Glass Covered Casserole with Lid ~ Size: 12 Ounces Anchor Hocking Fire King Harvest Amber Glass 12 oz. Covered Casserole with Lid.... |
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Relics $10.97 This compilation and "greatest hits" package has the odd distinction of being released well before the band hit its stadium-filling prime in the mid-to-late '70s. This album essentially bridges the considerable gap between original leader Syd Barrett's baroque psychedelic pop-single bent (exemplified here by the band's first chart hit "See Emily Play" and the cross-dressing mini-epic "Arnold Layne... |
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Bubblegum Classics Volume One $15.98 ... |
