Relatives discover priceless Qing vase after couple's passing; sells for £53 million
In the 1970s, a working-class British couple brought the vase to 'Going for a Song', where it was evaluated as a fake by an expert.
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BBC antiques show’s biggest ever mistake saw rare vase valued at hundreds of pounds sell for £53 million
Although the porcelain vase dates back to the Qing dynasty - mid 18th century - this went undiscovered on the BBC programme. A British couple brought the piece to Going for A Song, which was most ...
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Rare vase ‘rejected’ by experts on BBC antiques series sells for £53,000,000
the 1740 Qing dynasty vase was looted by British and French soldiers from the Summer Palace in Peking during the Second Opium War occupied by Emperor Xianfeng. Even then it was originally re ...
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Antiques Roadshow rare vase that was 'rejected' by experts sells for £53 million
The 16-inch porcelain vase, which dates back to the Qing dynasty, was originally brought ... the owners, a British couple, stored the vase in their attic for four decades, where it remained ...
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Antique dealer admits to selling customer’s Qing Dynasty vase to pay off his debts
SINGAPORE: An antique dealer pleaded guilty on Tuesday (Jan 28) to selling a customer’s Qing Dynasty vase to pay off his debts and trading a real painting for a fake one. Kuok Chio ...
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Qing dynasty vase among Asian and Middle Eastern treasures to go under the hammer in Laois
The Chinese Qing dynasty celadon double gourd vase is also impressive (€500-€800). Celadon refers to a type of soft grey/green coloured glaze on the ceramic. It was popular because it ...
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What Are the Most Expensive Vases in the World?
For instance, the most expensive pottery types include pottery from the Ming Dynasty ... vases in the world currently. The only other known example is in the Palace Museum, Beijing from the Qing ...