Stanley Ho Buys Chinese Emperor’s Throne for HK$13.7 Million
Published May 30th, 2007
Stanley Ho, father of Macau’s casino industry, bought Emperor Kangxi’s throne today for HK$13.7 million ($1.8 million), in the latest boost to the Chinese antiques market as gambling magnates purchase imperial treasures.
The gilt-incised brown lacquer seat from Kangxi’s reign (1662-1722) was among the record prices recorded for Chinese paintings, ceramics and antiques at Christie’s International’s spring auctions in Hong Kong that began Sunday.
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