Although this may seem unusual to many, auction houses have reported that Chinese antiques – including bronze figures and porcelain items – are growing in popularity. Such items often retail for incredibly high prices and are purchased by those with a fair amount of money to burn, meaning that more casual collectors are predominantly priced out of this sector.
However... in 2016 one eagle-eyed punter got lucky when a Chinese vase bought for £10 at car boot sale in Hertfordshire sold for £61,000 - after it turned out to be 220 year old relic from Qing dynasty.
Worth keeping your eyes peeled!
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