Chinese Art Department

The Chinese Art Department of Marcopolo Asian Art represents the flagship of our activity and is today recognized as a point of reference in Italy for collectors and enthusiasts of Asian art. Our auctions, held in Milan and online, have recorded increasing success in recent years, with results that have consolidated Marcopolo’s role as one of the most authoritative auction houses in the field. The audience participating in our sales includes knowledgeable international collectors, particularly from Asia, a sign of the global appeal of our offerings.

Remarkable Results

Since 2022, the Chinese Art Department has achieved important results, including:

1. An ink painting on paper signed by Qi Baishi, China, 20th century, sold at auction for €90,000 (2022)
   
2. An exceptional openwork white jade plaque, China, Liao-Yuan period, sold for €84,480 (2023)
3. An important and large gilt-bronze figure of a Manjushri, China, Qing dynasty, possibly 18th century, sold for € 79.360
4. A rare imperial porcelain dish, marked and of the Jiaqing period, realized €72,960 (2023)
5. A Momo coral sculpture, China, early 20th century, sold for over €58,000
   

These results testify to our commitment in sourcing rare works of high artistic value, as well as the growing trust from both national and international markets.

A Growing Global Market

The Chinese art sector, and Oriental art more broadly, is currently experiencing an unprecedented phase of expansion. Strong demand from Asian and international collectors, combined with new technologies and online auctions, has made this market increasingly competitive and global. Marcopolo Asian Art stands out for its ability to combine academic expertise with commercial know-how, rigorously selecting every work proposed for auction or private sale.

Works Handled by the Department

Our team specializes in the appraisal and mediation of:

• Porcelains and ceramics (Tang, Ming, Qing dynasties, Republic period)
  
• Ritual bronzes and archaic artifacts
  
• Sculptures in wood, jade, and hardstones (jade, coral, agate, malachite, marble)
  
• Lacquerware, paintings, and fine furnishings
  
• Imperial ritual and decorative objects
  
  

Each piece is carefully examined, considering quality, condition, provenance, and period, in order to guarantee the highest reliability and transparency for collectors.

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