Qianlong throne makes record in Sotheby's auction_English_Xinhua

Qianlong throne makes record in Sotheby's auction_English_Xinhua: "A Chinese emperor's throne dating from the Qing Dynasty has fetched 11 million U.S. dollars at a Sotheby's sale in Hong Kong. And that staggering sum breaks the auction record for Chinese furniture. The 'dragon' throne from the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong period had been given a presale estimate of 4 million U.S. dollars. It features elaborate carvings, with a 5 dragon motif symbolizing the emperor. Auction giant Sotheby's raked in a higher-than-expected 168 million U.S. dollars or so in total sales for its autumn Asian sales in Hong Kong. And some think this could be a return to positive sentiment on the Chinese art market."

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