International Antiques Fair opening night

This was the first year that the International Antiques Fair in Hong Kong started with a charity buffet. And what a succes it was, collectors were out in force and enjoyed the food and wide array of high quality antiques.

William Chak, founder of the International Art Fair and director of Chak’s Company Limited, the famous antiques dealership on Hollywood Road in Hong Kong. He did the opening speech in three languages!!

 

Christian Deydier, advisor of the International Antiques Fair who came with some of his famous French colleagues to make the fair even more international.

 

Christian Deydier brought as usual an array of fantastic early pieces of Chinese Art.

 

Part of the elegant stand of Chak’s Company.

 

Antoine Barrere

 

Jacky Leung of My Gallery with his assiastant Scarlett Poon and part of his collection of early Chinese ceramics in the background.

 

Priscilla Lau, William Chak’s wonderful wife.

 

The large sculpture of Tang Ying (1682 – 1752), the man who was undoubtedly the most innovative and talented presence in China’s porcelain industry during the Qing Dynasty.

 

The stunning soapstone sculpture portraying Tang Ying

 

View into one of the stands at the fair.

 

Robert Chang and Christian Deydier

 

Cédric Curien of Art Asiatique Sarl

 

Mark Slaats of Littleton & Hennessy

 

Carlos Prata of Hanlin Gallery

 

Famous collector Chris Hall at Fleurdelys

 

Floris van der Ven

 

Joyce of Joyce Gallery in Hong Kong

 

Rosanne Chan of CA Book Design, publishers of many of the best books on Asian Art

 

Robin Markbreiter, publisher of Arts of Asia Magazine and Franny Pranger

 

 

 

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