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THE DURWIN TANG COLLECTION OF CHINESE JADES:
PASSION, KNOWLEDGE AND CONNOISSEURSHIP (LOTS 72-96)

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

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