ENG-1992 — Page 246

CHRISTIE'S. SWIRE

HK$

50.000

LOT

NTS

159.235

15

SIN

10.320

SCHRISTIENG

YEN

778.210

US$

6.465

UKP

3.765

1766

Above: Antique and modern art and ornaments go under the auctioneer's hammer.

Following Pages (left): Modern Chinese oil paintings command considerable interest and high prices. Right (top to bottom): A dealer discusses the merits of an exhibit; experts examine an antique horse and carry out tests to check its age.