According to the rules in the Act of the Preservation of Cultural Relics Promulgated by the People’s Republic of China, the Lots that are forbidden to be exported listed in the catalogue book or in the announcements before the auctions.
For the payment of any purchase made by the Buyer during the China Guardian 2016 Spring Auction, before and up to and including 2nd of June 2016, the Buyer will be charged a commission of 13.5% of the Hammer Price, and from 3rd of June and up to and including 17th of June, the commission of the Buyer will be charged at 14% of the Hammer Price. This preferential policy will terminate on 18th June. Any deduction between the Buyer’s payment and the Seller’s payment shall not apply to this preferential policy. The Buyer purchased Lot may not be collected by the Buyer until full payment has been settled.
Please note the following information regarding the sale of The Brilliance of Ming—Classical Chinese Furniture Shines Bright for China Guardian’s 2016 Spring Auctions:
1. The Brilliance of Ming—Classical Chinese Furniture Shines Bright, Lots 4801-4839.
2016-5-14
Please note the following information regarding the sale of Memories of the Past-Scholar’s Studio Objects for China Guardian’s 2016 Spring Auctions:
1. Lot 4652, MEIJI PERIOD OF JAPAN A COPPER CRAB ORNAMENT, the estimates change to No Reserve Price.
2. Lot 4670, EARLY QING PERIOD FOUR HUANGHUALI WOOD BOARDS, the estimates change to RMB: 3, 000, 000- 6, 000, 000.
3. Lot 4731, A BAMBOO ARM REST WITH THE MARK OF "ZHANGXIONG",illustration was wrong. Please refer to actual artwork.
4. Memories of the Past-Scholar’s Studio Objects, Lots 4651-4788.
2016-5-14
Please note the following information regarding the sale of Fine Jade Carvings, Snuff Bottles and Superb Embroidery for China Guardian’s 2016 Spring Auctions:
In addition to auctions on site, this session also provides live online bidding service. Lots of the session can be purchased via online bidding, except those with a “ ”, which are listed in the catalogue book or in the announcements before the auction. Bidders who purchase session Lots via live online bidding should abide by China Guardian’s Conditions for Live Online Bidding.
1. Lot 3166, Mid-Qing Dynasty, A Wood Jade-inset Ruyi, the estimates change to No Reserve Price.
2016-5-14
Please note the following information regarding the sale of Modern and Contemporary Porcelain for China Guardian’s 2016 Spring Auctions:
1. Lot 3405 ,Blue and white porcelain ware by Lv Jinquan, has been withdrawn.
2016-5-14
Please note the following information regarding the sale of Scholar’s life-the Silent Beauty for China Guardian’s 2016 Spring Auctions:
1. Scholar’s life-the Silent Beauty, Lots 4501-4629.
2016-5-14
Please note the following information regarding the sale of Qingning—Modern and Contemporary Seal Art for China Guardian’s 2016Spring Auctions:
1.Qingning—Modern and Contemporary Seal Art, Lots 4001-4204.
2016-5-15
Please note the following information regarding the sale of Flower Inspiration,Treasures and Belieffor China Guardian’s 2016 Spring Auctions:
1. Lot2728, A Phoenixes in Peonies Pattern Green Jade Vase with Elephant Ears (Qianlong Period)
The Estimate is RMB: 3,000,000-4,000,000
2. Lot2731 A Group of Green Jade Censer, Vase and Box (Mid-Qing)
This lot is Bonded Property so it is not available for immediate collection from the auction venue. When they are imported into the PRC, the Buyer will be responsible for and will have to pay the applicable import customs duties and taxes. If you have any questions about the collection and delivery of bonded lots, please call the Client Services Department at +8615010006220.
3. Lot2761 A Dehua Incense Burner with Lion Handles( 17th Century)
The Reign Mark is “ Daming Chenghua Nianzhi”
4. Lot 2762 A Dehua Incense Burner in Ding Shape (17th Century)
There is no reign mark on the Burner. Error in the catalogue.
2016-5-15
Please note the following information regarding the sale of Collection of Yixing Zisha Pottery by Yi Yunzhai & 400 Years of Yixing Zisha Pottery for China Guardian’s 2016 Spring Auctions:
1. Lot2897,A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT BY SHAO YIPING,Should be has certificate.
2. Lot2898 A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT BY QIN ZHIRONG, Should be has certificate.
3. Lot2912 A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT BY ZHANG HONGHUA, Should be has certificate.
4. Lot2946 A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT BY SHU FENGYING,The picture of the artist is mistaken in catalogue.
5. Lot2976 A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT,The neck of cover has a small knock.
6. Lot3001 A PURPLE CLAY TEAPOT BY GU JINGZHOU,The neck of cover has a small repair.
2016-5-15
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