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What We Sell
Asian Art at Auction
From finely painted Satsuma and intricate cloisonné to carved jade, Asian works of art are among the most actively collected categories at auction. Austin Auction Gallery sells and evaluates Asian art, connecting your pieces with collectors worldwide. Explore the categories below to learn what yours may be worth.
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain
Chinese Celadon
Chinese Export Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain
Cloisonné
Foo Dogs/Lions
Imari Porcelain
Jade & Hardstone Carvings
SatsumaWhat asian art has sold for here
Top prices realized from 448 asian art lots in our searchable archive, each cataloged by our specialists and sold at auction.
(2) LARGE CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL ICE CHESTS ON STANDS, 32"H
JAPANESE OTA HARUKAGE (1889-1945) SILVER & MIXED METAL INCENSE BURNER
CHINESE ENAMELED PORCELAIN PLAQUE TABLE SCREEN
ASIAN TEA-DUST GLAZED POT / JARDINIERE
CHINESE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN DRAGON JAR, QING
What asian art is worth at auction
The factors below are listed most decisive first. A preliminary evaluation costs nothing — send photographs and our specialists will tell you where yours sits.
- Period
- The gap between an eighteenth-century piece and a twentieth-century copy of it is enormous, and copying has been continuous for centuries. Period is the first thing our specialists establish.
- Marks, and their limits
- Reign marks are frequently apocryphal — added in homage, not as a claim of date — so a Qianlong mark is not a Qianlong date. Marks are evidence to weigh, not an answer.
- Quality of the work
- Within any period, carving depth, painting control, glaze quality, and the handling of detail separate the ordinary from the exceptional, often by an order of magnitude.
- Condition and restoration
- Hairlines, rim chips, and restored spouts and finials matter, and restoration on Asian ceramics is often skilful enough to need close examination to find.
Frequently asked about asian art
Is a reign mark proof of age?
No. Apocryphal marks are extremely common and were applied respectfully rather than deceptively for much of the period. Our specialists date pieces on body, glaze, foot, potting, and decoration, using the mark as one input.
Do you sell pieces made from restricted materials?
Some materials carry restrictions on sale and shipment. Send photographs and let our specialists tell you what can and cannot be offered before you make arrangements to bring anything in.
Where do buyers for Asian art come from?
Bidding is live in the gallery and online worldwide, and this is one of the most internationally contested categories we sell.
Why consign Asian art with us?
Since 1983, Austin Auction Gallery has helped collectors bring Asian art to a nationwide audience—with free preliminary evaluations, expert cataloging, and proven results.