Valmier’s Career

This vase was not only a fortunate one for the woman, but also for  Olivier Valmier. Not that he got some dollars from the highest bidder, but because this was a path-breaking achievement in his career. He is now the Deputy Director For Asian Arts Specialists at the Sotheby’s. The auction of the Chinese Vase surely made a huge impact on the Sotheby’s name and for its members.

A Bowl Of Gold

No, not exactly is this a gold bowl. But, after knowing the amount it fetched will surely compel you to call it one. In 2017, The Song Dynasty Bowl which was over a thousand years old was sold for a staggering amount of  $37.7 million. This bowl was surprisingly used for storing calligraphy brushes. It was pure ceramic.

The Controversial Vase

In the year 2010, another vase could have made history at the Sotheby’s, but not all days are that good after all. This vase was sold for $57 million. No, don’t be that surprised as this vase laid in the not-collected pile of the auction for over two years. This vase also belonged to the Qianlong’s Era but the bidder was not able to pay the amount he bid for the vase. It became one of the controversial vases due to its lost bidder. The auctioneer Peter Bainbridge, tried to close the case but had to wait quite long for the same…

Finally The Closure

The auctioneer Peter Bainbridge could finally close the case of the controversial vase. Though later it wasn’t sold for the same price, still Peter managed to sell it for a pretty good amount. It was sold for $26 million. After lying like that for almost two years, the Qianlong’s Empire creation got its owner.

Are There More Vases?

Chinese Vases and other antiques were a big success at the Sotheby’s. They hope to bid other such vases if any. Surely they will be money vending machine. So make sure the next time you clean your attic, you look closely at the stuff. Do consult an expert before discarding anything. Maybe they might fetch you also with tons of money…