A couple of days ago, as my every year must-go event, I visited International Art and Antique Fair in Hong Kong. The dealers who come to the fair are not just from Asia but also from Europe and the United States. All their items, both antique and contemporary are so beautiful with the best craftsmanship!

{the view of Victoria Harbour from the venue hall}
{вид бухты Виктории из здания где проходила ярмарка}

At the entrance to the fair there were these two beautiful wall carpets.

{I think it represents harmonious living of all the people of China. See there is even a Russian man with an accordion}
{два ковра ручной работы китайских мастеров – подарок Гонконгу в честь присоединеия к Китаю как особый административнй район в 1997 году}

These two carpets were presents from people of China to commemorate Hong Kong becoming a special administrative region of the country in 1997.

Here are some of my photos of the exhibits I liked the most.

This 18th century trunk belongs to a French dealer and was made in China for European export. Its condition is amazing as well as the details.

The other item from the same dealer I admired – trumeau mirror with exquisite paintings.

{a close up of the painting on the mirror}

Ceramics from a Hong Kong based company – International Shiwan Ceramics Association.

Some people like pagodas, some oriental flowers and birds or people drawings. My favorite objects of oriental art are Chinese DRAGONS!

Here is one on an antique Chinese robe.

This embroidery was made as a backdrop for the Chinese opera stage, China Qing Dynasty late 1900.

A close-up of exquisite details. The embroidery technique for this opera curtain is satin stitch with main features highlighted in gold-wrapped silk threads.

More of embroidered dragons, this one on a Chinese robe again.

Below is a fine satin stitch embroidered wall hanging with birds and flowers made in China circa 1880 for export to the West.

and its close-up:

As embroidery is my passion, I could not pass by these ones.

Unique and rare 18th century tulipiere vase made in china for export to Europe from a Swedish antique dealer.

This Chinese painting was from Hanlin Gallery in Hong Kong.

Bellow: Chinese school, 19th century painting of a view of Hong Kong Island from Kowloon. Why they spelled Hong Kong without ‘n’ in the second word? Probably a mistake. But it is nice, even though not that realistic with the mountains being too steep.

This beautifully done oil painting (below), also Chinese school from Youqua studio that was active from 1840-1880 is from a private collection and looks more like in reality with the gradually rising mountains.

From all the contemporary art that was shown at the fair, painting by Helmut Koller were my absolute favorites.

This Tiger’s Head on a dark red background in particular. Oh, how I wished I could carry it home with me!

… and as well as this beauty by Cartier circa 1920

Мой недавний визит на выставку-ярмарку антиквариата и произведений искусства, которая проходит в Гонконге каждый октябрь. Дилеры на ярмаке не только из Азии, но и из Европы и США. Каждый год я стараюсь не пропустить это мероприятие и еще ни разу оно меня не разочаровало. Антиквариат музейного качества представлен рядом с произведениями современных художников, скульпторов и керамистов. Конечно, я не могла пройти мимо старинных вышивок шелком, особенно если вышит китайский дракон – мой самый любимый объект китайской мифологии и культуры, символ доброго начала и часто изображаемый в различных работах китайских мастеров. Дракон так же служил символом императорской власти.
Из современных художников представленных на выставке, больше всего мне понравились картины австрийского художника Хельмута Коллера (его сайт http://www.helmutkoller.com) и особенно Тигр на темно красном фоне. Теперь у меня есть еще одна мечта – его картина! Помимо всего прочего еще один из предметов с выставки, который я бы хотела унести с собой – бриллиантовые часы Картье 1920 года. Как мне сказала дилер, хозяйка часов, они до сих пор идут прекрасно.