How to assess Chinese art at high prices

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[Jade incense burner]

[Chinese Warrior God Statue]

[Antique inkstone]

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Key points for high purchase appraisal

The era in which it was made

Chinese art has a longer history than Japanese art. Items from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties are highly valued if they date to a particular period. However, copies made in later periods are less valued.

Signed or unsigned

There are also Chinese art pieces that are signed. Hanging scrolls in particular are often signed, and those by famous artists are highly valued and can be purchased at high prices. Of course, there are also unsigned pieces that are highly valued if they are older.

List of high-value purchase artists

Authenticity of the item

For items with signatures, the key point is whether the signature is correct.
Even if the item is unsigned, it is important that it was made in an ancient time. Genuine items made in ancient times are called honka, and it is important that they are honka.

Scratches and dirt

The more porcelain and pottery are checked for scratches or dents such as dents, and the more hanging scrolls and other items are checked for stains or dirt, and the more damage-free and close to perfect they are, the higher their evaluation.