Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- A Qing Dynasty imperial throne with carved dragons fetched a record HK$85.8 million ($11.1 million) at a Hong Kong auction, confirming a Chinese-led resurgence of Asia’s fine-art and antiques market.
Imperial Throne Fetches Record $11.1 Million at Hong Kong Sale - Bloomberg.com

BEIJING, Oct. 9 -- A Chinese emperor's throne dating from the Qing Dynasty has fetched 11 million U.S. dollars at a Sotheby's sale in Hong Kong. And that staggering sum breaks the auction record for Chinese furniture.
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