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XVIII century Chinese vase was sold at 608 times the cost estimate
Miniature XVIII century Chinese vase in the style of the Ming Dynasty, estimated at 375 pounds, was sold at auction for 228 thousand pounds - 608 times more expensive estimate, wrote on November 30 the British The Daily Mail.
Seller vases - a resident of the British town of Chester - said he needed the money and brought a vase local art dealer, who estimated it at 375 pounds. The dealer, however, seemed too concerned, the woman hesitated and decided to consult with another specialist.
As head of the auction house said Byrne's Adrian Byrne (Adrian Byrne), to which the owner requested the vase, the staff conducted a small study at home and hung out in the Internet directory which was compiled their findings. Vase, according to Byrne, was very big buzz among customers.
Participated in the auction, about 20 buyers from around the world, including Gonkoga, China and Taiwan, but bought a vase art dealer from London who participated in the auction on behalf of an anonymous collector. According to Byrne, the vase was the most expensive piece ever sold his auction house. The previous record was 98 thousand pounds sterling.
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