Chinese porcelain

Bill Forrest of Roseberys updates us on what’s hot at auction…

‘Chinese porcelain is one of the most exciting areas in the auction world at the moment. So much Chinese porcelain is still languishing in a!ics and cupboards across the UK, while fervent Chinese collectors are itching to repatriate them as their appreciation for their cultural heritage continues to rise. Any porcelain decorated with identi"able "gures from Chinese history is particularly sought a#er, like this delightful Yongzheng (1722-1735) vase, showing Shou Lao, the God of Longevity.’