Many people enter the collecting circle with the original intention of investment, that is, they attach too much importance to the utilitarian nature of collecting. In the end, however, they often run into deception, feeling disappointed and frustrated.
If the collection is only seen as an investment, then they will only focus on the collectible's ability to liquidate and market value, so that the collection becomes a pure commodity. Investors also don't spend much time researching the history, customs, culture, and art associated with the item.
They are only concerned with how often the item has appeared at major auction houses, how it has moved in relation to the price, and how sought after it has been. In this way, they are seen as merchants rather than real collectors.
In my years of collecting experience, I have met many similar "collectors". They first ventured into collecting because they were attracted by the staggering price of a certain collection and began to experiment. When they buy their first piece, they think more about when they will be able to sell it. As the number of collections grew, the desire became stronger and stronger, and they hoped to immediately change hands and create miracles.
In the course of this interesting collection, they have been thinking about it, as if it only becomes real after it changes hands and increases in value. What is the real value? What is the criterion for judging the authenticity of something? Some people think that sending it to auction will give you the answer, but I often feel helpless and my smile overflows.
A successful auction does not mean the authenticity of the item, but only proves that it has a certain degree of recognition in the market. For true collectors, the main criterion for evaluating a collection is its historical, cultural, artistic and human value.
Many of the collections are very valuable, but they may not be accepted by the market for the time being. It takes a long time for people to recognize and understand an object. Just like the Yuan Qinghua Guiguzi descending the mountain picture jar, before the British Sir David made a special discussion on the Chinese Yuan Qinghua, few people paid attention to its value and often used "Yuan Da Coarse" to ridicule it.
When we evaluate something, we should not only look at its auction**, but also deepen our understanding of the historical and cultural significance behind it. The authenticity and value of an item is the result of a combination of factors, not just an auction result.
Let's dig deeper into the stories behind the collections to truly appreciate their value. In fact, whether before or after liberation, this Xinglin Chunyan picture bowl has been questioned and despised by everyone.
Whether it is bullish in the market or not does not determine its true value. This shows that treasures with true artistic and historical value need to go through a long process to be accepted by people.
If the authenticity of the collection is compared with whether it can be immediately realized, such an act not only deviates from the meaning of the real collection, but also fails to obtain the pleasure of the collection itself. The pursuit of quick success and quick profit "collection" will definitely bring unexpected troubles.
The true value of the collection lies in the gradual realization of the collector's collection and playing.
For example, in 1985, the famous Hong Kong collector Zhang Zongxian purchased the Qianlong enamel color apricot forest spring swallow bowl for more than 1 million Hong Kong dollars. However, he did not rush to make a move, but chose to send it again after a while. Surprisingly, this time it turned out to be 1500 million Hong Kong dollars ** auctioned.
This is exactly the attitude of a true collector. Miraculously, Mr. Qiu Yan unexpectedly found this priceless Ming Chenghua Doucai Chicken Cup, which happened in the ** period, and he only spent 1000 Hong Kong dollars to get it, which is a real huge collection. We know that collecting doesn't happen overnight, it takes a lot of time and patience.
It is through meticulous research, in-depth understanding and full play with this collection that Mr. Qiu Yan has gradually demonstrated its true value. It can be said that over time, it has gradually transformed from an ordinary object into a treasure of true deep significance. It's truly a wonderful experience in the world, and one that every collector dreams of.
Of course, the value is not achieved overnight, and a collection of treasures like this needs to be given the attention it deserves by a true connoisseur.
Just like looking for a famous stallion, only a connoisseur with a true vision of "Bole" can truly gain insight into its infinite value. It is like a "Maxima", and in the process of this collection, there will always be a day when it will be discovered by "Bole".
Now, Mr. Qiu Yan has finally waited for that moment, in this year's Christie's spring auction, this Ming Chenghua Doucai Chicken Cup won 2A record of 500 million. It's been an impressive journey to collect. It's really impressive! A flame ignited in my heart, and I believe, assuming that if we hypothetically were, Qiu Yan was not a typical collector, but a businessman, a business-minded person.
He took the treasure for 1000 Hong Kong dollars, he desperately wanted to sell it, even if someone took over, he couldn't make much profit. Because this treasure has been on the stall for a long time, no one cares about it. However, the god of luck favored him at that moment, and he finally found a discerning "Bole" and bought this treasure for 1,000 Hong Kong dollars.
The process of making the treasure fully recognized was carried out in the hands of "Bole". To sell it and monetize it, time and opportunity are of the essence. It's more important to find a platform on which to put this artifact on stage. True collectors don't care if their collection can be sold, let alone find a way to monetize it.
They just find pleasure in it because they have an endless love for treasures. Only the mercenary businessmen who are eager for quick success will focus on how to convert their collections into money.
Therefore, I am here to warn those who use collectibles as their only means of investment not to set foot in the world of collecting. They can neither find pleasure in collecting nor get a good financial reward from it.
Just like those who want to bite straight into a banana after picking it, they are left with nothing but bitter taste and endless chagrin.
Author's Note:
In today's society, collectibles** are common, and many people are deceived because of their lack of awareness of collectibles. They always think that what they have in their hands is worth a lot of money, and they can even get rich overnight, but in fact, they are often taken advantage of by others and end up suffering huge losses.
However, if you can have a certain awareness of collectibles, you may not fall into such a **.
The book "Guide to Chinese Antiques" provides knowledge about the identification of collectibles such as porcelain, calligraphy and paintings, and coins, which can help people recognize which antiques are truly valuable.
In addition, the book also contains knowledge about antique auctions, so that people can avoid some detours. The ** of this book is only a few dozen dollars, which is far more real than being cheated of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Many people always lack sufficient understanding when buying collectibles, blindly believe other people's propaganda, and eventually lead to being deceived themselves. With the book "A Guide to Chinese Antiques", this situation may be avoided to a certain extent. The knowledge and skills provided in the book can help people better understand the value of collectibles and avoid losing them due to greed.
By studying this book, one can look at collectibles more rationally and make informed decisions when purchasing. For those who have been scammed, this book may be a good medicine for them, helping them to get out of the predicament of being scammed and avoid being scammed again.
At the same time, for those who are interested in collectibles, this book can also help them better develop their hobbies and avoid making mistakes due to lack of knowledge.
Collectibles** happen from time to time, but only enough knowledge and knowledge can help people avoid being deceived. The advent of the book "A Guide to Chinese Antiques" may provide some help for people to look at problems more rationally in the field of collectibles and avoid losses due to greed.
I hope that more people will be aware of this problem and make wise choices for their hobbies.
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