VOICED: Collectors bringing Chinese antiquities home

The video discusses the repatriation of Chinese artifacts from the Qing dynasty, focusing on a collector's efforts to bring these treasures back to China. It highlights the competitive nature of auctions, where wealthy Chinese buyers dominate the market, often outbidding Western collectors. The video draws parallels with Japanese art repatriation in the 70s and 80s and explores the impact of China's growing number of millionaires on the global art market. It concludes with a look at the future of art auctions, driven by investment interests and cultural heritage preservation.

How does the current market for Chinese antiquities compare to the market in the late 70s and 80s?

What are the implications of record sales in the auction houses for the art market?