Amid Western press reports that the Chinese market is slowing, mainland powerhouse Poly Auction sets a new record for an Imperial seal:
On Dec 6th, 2011 autumn sales, an imperial seal “TAI SHANG HUANG DI” was hammered at RMB 161 million, refreshing world record of both imperial seal and jades. Another seal dated Dao Guang (1831) was sold at RMB 90.85 million [14.3m]. An couple of imperial jade seals also were sold at 43.125 million [$6.8m.]
