Chinese artwork and antiques have soared in price at international auctions in recent years, although the market value of paintings and calligraphy, the essence of traditional Chinese art, has never matched that of ceramics and porcelain.
中國古董文物，近年來在國際拍賣會上，也是身價節節上揚。不過，貴為中國藝術菁華的書畫，行情卻始終比陶瓷差一大截。