The Durwin Tang Collection of Chinese Jades:





The Durwin Tang Collection of Chinese Jades: Passion, Knowledge and ConnoisseurshipLots 72-96 Durwin Tang (1955-2018), was exposed to ancient Chinese jades in the 1970s. This gradually led him to develop a great interest in Chinese antiques and jade carvings in particular. As an avid lover of ancient jades, Mr Tang had sharp eyes and unique insights. He was an honourable and highly respected man who never went with the flow. In his own words: "What began as a professional work related interest blossomed into an engrossing personal pursuit and eventually a career, requiring much time and devotion. I derived indescribable unsurpassable satisfaction and inner tranquillity from this hobby/passion, which I am sure my fellow antique enthusiasts can relate to." In the 1990s, Hall of Precious was founded by Mr Tang as a platform to meet friends who shared the same interest in jades and to promote the cognition and market position of ancient jades.Mr Tang attended countless auctions of Chinese art, visited numerous museums worldwide and perused innumerable reference books to develop his personal knowledge on ancient jade and his connoisseurship, clearly evident in the rare and remarkable collection he assembled over many years. Knowledge and connoisseurship are key in the Chinese art world for all participants, be they curators, collectors, dealers or auction specialists. Durwin Tang was remarkably generous in sharing his time and knowledge in an enjoyable discussion on the dating and merits of jade carvings. This is a gift for which those of us who shared in it would always remain immensely grateful.



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