Qing dynasty bowl sells for $2.048m at Christie's after 87 years in Chicago museum
A Qing dynasty porcelain bowl sold for $2.048 million at a Christie's auction. The piece was made during the reign of Emperor Yongzheng and is decorated with auspicious symbols, suggesting it may have been a birthday gift for the emperor. It had been held by the Art Institute of Chicago for decades before being put up for sale. The museum will use the proceeds to fund new acquisitions and conservation work. The sale was part of a successful two-day auction focused on Chinese art.
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