Thursday 6 December 2018

Crazy teapots

Gu Jingzhow, a world renown potter, was the greatest contemporary potter in the 20th century. His teapots were so sought after that there are no shortage of bidders if they are put in the auction markets. Every time, a new record is created in the auction market and people are paying hefty prices just to own one of his works.

In 2015, his teapot set (10 piece) was sold for a record 92 millions in RMB.

He took one year to make this set

In 2011, the record was over 17 millions for a set of 11 piece.

This teapot was sold for over 10 millions in the early 20s.


This teapot was made in the 50s


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