London sells, America buys
Britain displays its oriental treasures
IN THE market for Asian art, London, New York and Paris each has claims to be an important centre. Each city has a week or so in the autumn when dealers and auction houses make a special push to promote Asian treasures. London's started this week on November 7th and continues until November 15th. Around 50 dealers are exhibiting in galleries in St. James's, Mayfair and Kensington. The British Museum has put on an exhibition, “7,000 Years of Chinese Jade”, with experts lecturing on various Asian art themes.
This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “London sells, America buys”
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