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Examining a Chinese Qianlong Porcelain Dragon Dish from the 18th Century

Anthony Wu

Sep 57 min read

Examining a Chinese Qianlong Porcelain Dragon Dish from the 18th Century

I can't believe it's September already! This means there's only a few weeks left before the autumn Asian art auction season (and my...

Imperial Divine - Chinese Buddhist Sculptures at the Hong Kong Palace Museum

Anthony Wu

Jul 226 min read

Imperial Divine - Chinese Buddhist Sculptures at the Hong Kong Palace Museum

I hope everyone is having a pleasant summer! I have been in British Columbia for the past few weeks sourcing Asian art items for my next...

The HKD 78.125 Million Wang Xing Lou Imperial Yongzheng 'Dragon' Vase in Hong Kong

Anthony Wu

Jul 28 min read

The HKD 78.125 Million Wang Xing Lou Imperial Yongzheng 'Dragon' Vase in Hong Kong

In late May I managed to take a week off to make the 24 hour trip from Toronto to Hong Kong. I was there to view the important Asian art...

$650,000 for a Chinese Imperial Dragon Robe in London!

Anthony Wu

Jun 157 min read

$650,000 for a Chinese Imperial Dragon Robe in London!

This past May I attended the Spring Asian Art in London events for about 12 days. Even though the Spring edition of Asian Art in London...

Anthony Wu

Mar 194 min read

Anthony Wu is now a Board Member with the Gardiner Museum in Toronto!

I have some exciting news for everyone! As of March 7th, 2024 I officially joined the Board of the Gardiner Museum! The Gardiner Musuem...

Imperial Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain from the Seikado Bunko Museum in Tokyo

Anthony Wu

Jan 94 min read

Imperial Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain from the Seikado Bunko Museum in Tokyo

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! To start off 2024 I would like to showcase one of the Japanese museums I visited in early December. As...

$11.72 Million Yuan Dynasty Vase from the Tianminlou Collection Sells at Christie's Hong Kong

Anthony Wu

Dec 19, 20238 min read

$11.72 Million Yuan Dynasty Vase from the Tianminlou Collection Sells at Christie's Hong Kong

I hope everyone is looking for the Christmas holidays! I just got back from a long trip to East Asia where I was in Hong Kong for 8 days....

$97,000 for a Chinese Qianlong Dragon Jar @Heffel!!!

Anthony Wu

Oct 30, 20237 min read

$97,000 for a Chinese Qianlong Dragon Jar @Heffel!!!

I can't believe I just completed my 6th Asian art online sale at Heffel! I'm now approaching my third year anniversary collaborating with...

The Fall 2023 Edition of Asia Week New York

Anthony Wu

Sep 26, 20237 min read

The Fall 2023 Edition of Asia Week New York

And that's a wrap for this Fall edition of Asia Week New York! The September Asia Week tends be smaller scaled than the March Asia Week...

Asian Art in London 2022 - Chinese Porcelain and Jade Highlights!

Anthony Wu

Dec 22, 20229 min read

Asian Art in London 2022 - Chinese Porcelain and Jade Highlights!

I hope everyone is doing well as looking forward to the holiday season! My apologies for taking so long to put the finishing touches on...

Trip Hoppin' Chinese Porcelain in the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Anthony Wu

Dec 8, 20225 min read

Trip Hoppin' Chinese Porcelain in the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

I'm really having a blast during my trip to London! Not only am I enjoying the Asia Week in London events with all the auction previews...

Masterpieces of Imperial Chinese Porcelain @ Eskenazi London

Anthony Wu

Nov 26, 20225 min read

Masterpieces of Imperial Chinese Porcelain @ Eskenazi London

I'm now in London for the Asian Art in London events! I'll be here for approximately ten days of auction previews and sales, museum...

September 2022 NYC Asia Week - Imperial Chinese Porcelain and Fantastic Jades Carvings!

Anthony Wu

Oct 4, 20229 min read

September 2022 NYC Asia Week - Imperial Chinese Porcelain and Fantastic Jades Carvings!

And that wraps up another New York Asia Week! The last couple of months has been wonderful for the Asian art market, even a resurgence of...

A Magnificent Chinese 18th Century Imperial Qianlong Vase Spotted at the Met!

Anthony Wu

Aug 21, 20224 min read

A Magnificent Chinese 18th Century Imperial Qianlong Vase Spotted at the Met!

Hello again and I can't believe it's August already! By now I hope everyone has had a summer vacation - and for those who haven't, will...

Taking a Photo with a $2 Million+ Imperial Chinese Vase in London!!!

Anthony Wu

Jun 15, 20226 min read

Taking a Photo with a $2 Million+ Imperial Chinese Vase in London!!!

Back in May I was able to visit London England for the first time in almost 3 years! This was an extremely exciting trip for me because I...

Chinese Art in London! Museum and Gallery Highlights from my Spring Visit

Anthony Wu

May 31, 20225 min read

Chinese Art in London! Museum and Gallery Highlights from my Spring Visit

Last month I had the pleasure of visiting London for the first time in almost three years! Even though I resumed traveling...

Hokusai's $690,000 Record-Breaking 'Great Wave Off Kanagawa' @Heffel Toronto

Anthony Wu

Apr 30, 20224 min read

Hokusai's $690,000 Record-Breaking 'Great Wave Off Kanagawa' @Heffel Toronto

I just completed my third Asian art auction at Heffel! This was an online sale that started on April 7 and closed on April 28. Spanning...

Amazing Chinese Porcelain Highlights in Boston and Worcester

Anthony Wu

Aug 29, 20215 min read

Amazing Chinese Porcelain Highlights in Boston and Worcester

Hope everyone is having a nice summer! I've been keeping myself busy the past few months. In addition to a work trip to Vancouver in July...

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