Trump's sharp tariff hikes could speed up China's shift to new markets and offshore factoriesChinese exporters in Yiwu, known for supplying small commodities globally, face declining U.S. sales amid trade tensions and potential tari...
27 Nov, 2024, 11.08 AM IST
British brothers jailed for stealing Ming Dynasty artifacts from Geneva museumAn international DNA database played a crucial role in solving the case, linking the DNA found at the crime scene to Stewart Ahearne, then ...
17 Jan, 2024, 08.13 PM IST
British & Swiss police recover 15th-century Ming vase worth $2.5 mn in a sting operationBritish police have recovered a 15th-century Chinese vase worth £2 million ($2.5 million) and dismantled a criminal gang that stole the art...
22 Aug, 2023, 05.56 PM IST
How Van Gogh's 'Still Life, Vase With Daisies' & Poppies' became one of the best-selling artworks in historyIn 2014, Vincent Van Gogh's masterpiece, sold for $62 million at a New York auction house.
04 Jun, 2023, 09.37 AM IST
For the love of artifacts: 18th-century Chinese porcelain vase sells for $4.6 mn at auctionThe cobalt blue and white gourd represents an imperial dragon with five claws in search of the sacred pearl.
09 Mar, 2020, 06.04 PM IST
Essential oils, flowers, bells: Get your home ready for Ganesh ChaturthiMake the celebration a beautiful one with these easy tips and tricks.
21 Aug, 2017, 07.08 PM IST
Here are nine things the ultra-rich are spending onIf we’re still tentatively recovering from a financial crash, the world’s wealthiest people didn’t get the memo.
15 Mar, 2016, 08.11 AM IST
Gujarati origin people can be found in 129 out of world's 190 countries, claims Vishwa Gujarati SamajThe Vishwa Gujarati Samaj (VGS) claims this is indicated by the data it has collected over the last two decades.
02 Jan, 2015, 10.52 AM IST
- Alembic Group readies plan to make Yera sparkle again
After nearly a decade of being identified with drinkware, the crockery brand from the Alembic Group is being readied to hit the market.
04 Dec, 2014, 04.46 PM IST
- Christie's to present the exceptional sale of European furniture
The auction is highlighted by the Egyptian statue Sekhemka and a bronze sculpture by Giambologna illustrated left, which will be on view du...
16 Jun, 2014, 06.32 PM IST
- Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art spring auctions by Christie's fetch over $70 million
The auction exhibited the continued taste for highly decorated porcelains in the Asian market and the desire for well-provenanced pieces.
29 May, 2014, 04.05 PM IST
US emboldening Vietnam, Philippines in South China Sea: ChinaChina today hit back at US support to Vietnam and the Philippines in the South China Sea dispute saying Washington has emboldened Beijing's...
13 May, 2014, 06.11 PM IST
China accuses US of emboldening maritime rivals in territorial disputes with BeijingIn a phone call to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday, US Secretary of State John Kerry called Beijing's actions "provocative".
13 May, 2014, 03.38 PM IST
Christie's sales of Chinese Works of Art in New York have totalled $38.2 millionOutstanding results were achieved at Christie's New York for a rich diversity of Chinese works of art, including archaic bronzes, fine jade...
21 Sep, 2013, 05.49 PM IST
- 350 'Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art' to go under the hammer at Sotheby's London
The auction comprises a selection of important Chinese ceramics and jades, and will include a distinguished group of rare objects with exce...
04 May, 2013, 05.30 PM IST
- Delicious deals
The buying power of this bidders from mainland China has become so legendary that a book can be written on how their attention is attracted.
15 Nov, 2010, 05.37 AM IST
- Qing dynasty bowl sells for record $19.5m
Hong Kong art dealer Robert Chang sold a Qing Dynasty porcelain bowl, the pride of his collection, for a record HK$151.3 million ($19.5 mil...
29 Nov, 2006, 12.36 AM IST