Event Details

Sponsors: CAAA & Cornell Club-NY
Lecturer: Kwong Lum
Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Location: Gianguan Auctions / Art Collectors' Gallery
295 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017

CAAA, and the Cornell Club-NY, co-sponsored a standing-room-only event on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Sixty people braved the heat, to visit the New York HK Auctions Gallery. They got a tour the showrooms; and a lecture from owner, Kwong Lum. The subject of a recent four-part series by China Central Television, Mr. Lum is one of the world's foremost experts on Asian Art. In fact, a new art museum is being built in China to house some of his collection. Mr. Lum brought priceless pieces from his collection to the podium, and showed us why they are priceless: the techniques; colors; glazing; imperial markings; etc.

Mr. Lum, and four other members of his staff, circulated among both showrooms before and after the lecture. They made sure to answer personally all questions. Attendees were thrilled by items ranging from pre-dynastic jade pieces circa 6500 B.C., to paintings from modern, post-Mao China. Whether Shang Dynasty Bronzes from 1500 BC, or personal items, from several Emperors and Sun Yat Sen, were asked about by the guests, Mr. Lum and his staff were able to put each item into historic and artistic context; and explain the estimated value of each piece.

Guests were the first to be told about the CAAA 20th annual banquet on Sat., Jan. 22, 2011. Several people signed up for the mailing list, just to get more information on the dinner. The Cornell Club-NY supplied drinks, a bartender, and snacks. The Hong Kong gallery also had sandwiches waiting for us.

The Cornell Club-NY, CAAA, and Mr. Lum were all thrilled by the number of guests on a hot August day; and their high engagement level with the subject matter. Mr. Lum would welcome a return engagement; and wants to know what we'd like to hear about next. Would we like an art discussion about a particular dynasty; or would we prefer to concentrate on a particular art form such as: jade; porcelain; bronze; or ink? Please email us, and let us know what you think.