Chinese Art Articles Chinese art topics including porcelain, sculpture, jade collecting trends, auction highlights, etc. Appraisal Methodology Chinese Art Indian Art Japanese Art Misc Pop Culture Southeast Asian Art Technology and Appraisals A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Snuff Bottles A beginner's guide to Chinese snuff bottles, exploring their history, craftsmanship, collecting appeal and the factors that influence their value today. Read More Assets Conference 2025 Highlight: A Curator-Led Tour of Chinese Ceramics at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art AFDA Chair and Asian art specialist Ashley Innes previews the curator-led Chinese ceramics tour ahead of the ISA Assets Conference 2025 in Washington, DC. Read More Year of the Fire Horse in Chinese Art Ashley Innes discusses the Year of the Fire Horse and prominent examples of horses in Chinese art for Lunar New Year 2026. Read More Lunar New Year 2025: Year of the Snake Ashley Innes discusses prominent snakes in Chinese art for Lunar New Year 2025, which is Year of the Snake. Read More Chinese Blue-and-Whites Soar at Sotheby’s for Asian Art in London 2025 Ashley Innes reviews blue-and-white porcelain highlights from Sotheby's London's Chinese Art Sale at Asian Art in London 2025. Read More Lunar New Year Ashley Innes discusses the role of the dragon in Chinese art for Lunar New Year 2024, which is Year of the Dragon. Read More

Pop Culture Articles Exploring how popular culture and entertainment influence the art and collectibles market Appraisal Methodology Chinese Art Indian Art Japanese Art Misc Pop Culture Southeast Asian Art Technology and Appraisals Downton Abbey's Curtain Call: Highlights from the Bonhams Auction Ashley Innes reviews Downton Abbey's Bonhams auction, which raised £1.73 million ,with record-breaking sales of props, costumes, and memorabilia. Ashley highlights the growing market for TV collectibles. Read More

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Japanese Art Articles Perspectives on Japanese art topics including ceramics, samurai culture, Buddhist art and collecting trends. Appraisal Methodology Chinese Art Indian Art Japanese Art Misc Pop Culture Southeast Asian Art Technology and Appraisals Celebrating the Vibrant Career of Yayoi Kusama Remembering one of the defining artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Read More Nara at Sotheby’s Ashley Innes discusses Yoshitomo Nara and the Contemporary Japanese art market at Sotheby's London. Read More Samurai and Beyond at the British Museum Ashley Innes reviews the Samurai exhibition at the British Museum and discusses increasing popular interest in Samurai culture and Japanese art. Read More Fit for a Princess: Ceramics for Royal Japanese Buddhist Nuns Ashley Innes discusses antique Japanese porcelain covered at an Oriental Ceramic Society lecture. Read More

Misc Articles Commentary on exhibitions, art fairs, museum visits, and developments across the wider art world Appraisal Methodology Chinese Art Indian Art Japanese Art Misc Pop Culture Southeast Asian Art Technology and Appraisals A Glimpse into Asian Art in London: Highlights from a Vibrant 2024 Edition Ashley Innes covers highlights from Asian Art in London 2024, including the AAL gala at the V&A, a contemporary art lecture, and the inaugural SOAS symposium on Asian art objects. Read More Assets 2025: Interview with Tom Kline Ashley Innew interviews celebrated art lawyer Thomas R. Kline about cultural heritage cases, the DC art market, and title/ownership issues appraisers should know ahead of the International Society of Appraisers' 2025 Asset Conference. Read More Assets Speaker Interview: Dr. Chih-En Chen Ashley Crawford interviews Dr Chih-En Chen about Chinese ceramics ahead of his ISA conference lecture "Trompe l'Oeil in Qing Times and Today," exploring Montreal's Asian art market. Read More From Hampstead to Somerset House: Highlights from London's Spring Art Fairs Ashley Innes and Ben Hanly share highlights from the Affordable Art Fair and Photo London 2025. Read More Assets 2026 Speaker Interview: Christine Steiner in Conversation with Ashley Innes Ashley Innes interviews art lawyer Christine Steiner ahead of the International Society of Appraisers' Assets 2026 Conference. Read More

Southeast Asian Art Articles Bencharong porcelain Appraisal Methodology Chinese Art Indian Art Japanese Art Misc Pop Culture Southeast Asian Art Technology and Appraisals Decoding Bencharong Porcelain Ashley Innes explores the multicultural history of antique Bencharong porcelain, Thailand's most celebrated ceramic ware. Read More

Indian Art Articles Indian art topics including Gandharan art, Company School paintings, and Mughal Art Appraisal Methodology Chinese Art Indian Art Japanese Art Misc Pop Culture Southeast Asian Art Technology and Appraisals Understanding Indian Company School Artworks Ashley Innes provides an overview of the history and market of Indian Company School paintings. Read More Reading Gandharan Friezes Ashley Innes explores Gandharan friezes from the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, using key scenes from the Buddha's life as case studies and discussing current Indian art market trends for collectors. Read More Daggers and Angels: Exploring Mughal Wonders at the Victoria and Albert Museum Ashley Innes reviews the Mughal art exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum, highlighting a jeweled dagger and angel painting. Read More

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