On Tuesday 13 September 2011 Sotheby’s will present Fine Classical Chinese Paintings, the first dedicated New York auction in this category for over a decade. The sale is made up of 80 diverse works from the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as a small selection of modern and contemporary works that were executed clearly in the classical manner. The pre-sale exhibition opens on Friday 9 September. « more »

Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region kicked off the week with steep declines Monday, as dismal jobs data from the United States, resurgent worries about European debt problems and some soft data from Asia reignited nervousness among global investors.

Source from New York Times

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From Beijing to London, the Count Down Begins Li Ning Donates to the Olympic Museum to Celebrate the One-Year Count Down of London 2012 « more »

Identity that goes beyond stereotypes

By Michael O’Sullivan
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The Sartin Collection of Asian Art & Fine Japanese Works of Art during Asia week at Bonhams New York.

This auction takes place September 13, 2011 at 1 p.m., EST at Bonhams’ New York headquarters. « more »