Full Immersion: Making the Most of Asia Week

THE EPOCH TIMES
By Christine Lin

A gilt-wood seated figure of Amitabha Buddha, Korean Joseon
Dynasty, circa 1900. Estimate: $12,000-$15,000 (Courtesy of Christies)

NEW YORK—Collectors, scholars, and arts enthusiasts alike are poised to savor New York’s essential event for Asian art. They will interact with a record number of international Asian art dealers during Asia Week New York, which runs from March 15 to 23. Dealers’ collections will showcase the artistry, ingenuity, and imagination from every quarter and period of Asia—from China, Japan, Korea, the Himalayas, and Southeast Asia. Several lectures and events provide opportunities to soak up the vast knowledge of experts, and auctions abound for those looking to acquire pieces of Asian art. [link]

Noteworthy dealers and galleries include:

• Ralph M. Chait Galleries 
• Mark Murray Gallery 
• Andrew Kahane 
• J. J. Lally & Co. 
• Wei Asian Arts 
• Zetterquist Galleries 
• Walter Arader Himalayan Art 
• Prahlad Bubbar 
• Buddhist Art 
• Carlo Cristi 
• Valentina Gallery Inc.
• Carlton Rochell 
• Flying Cranes Antiques Ltd 
• Kang Collection Korean Art