For the better part of a century, collector and dealer Robert Chang has dominated the world of Chinese art. He arrived in Hong Kong during the 40's with only 24 dollars in his pocket, but quickly established an antique trade empire. In this episode of A Life Less Ordinary, journey to the palatial home of one of Asia's most flamboyant art dealers as he recounts a lifetime of collecting. The finest imperial porcelains, jade carvings, and cloisonné vases adorn the walls of his Suzhou estate, which has been described as a stylistic mix between Versailles and the Forbidden City. Although initially drawn to ceramics, his collection of Chinese ink paintings includes masterpieces by the greatest painters of the 20th century: Zhang Daqian, Qi Baishi and Fu Baoshi. Even surrounded by his many treasures, Mr. Chang can't stop. His passion for collecting continues to lead him on an endless hunt that spans the globe.
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This old man is my goal !
He’s magnificent
He is so cute !
my inspiration
Cool interview, they should have shown more of his collection.
Dear Sotheby’s would you please correct the information at 1:41 If Robert aged 19 and fled to Hong Kong in 1940’s that cannot because of the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976)
He is a happy dude!
Love his story!!! His spirit is so joyful!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Great video on history!!!
Nice!
Hi sir i have antique here. Can you determine its age . From phil
苏州老顽童，哈哈😄
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A good little “party” member to have survived this long 🤣🤣
他的哥哥是一個開朗喜歡音樂，跳舞的人，1980年代住在香港荷里活道近嚤囉街的可以望到荷里活道馬路汽車，張經常和我們的青少年有講有笑，每黃昏的在當嚤囉街decor Shop 藝華，有排檔店在街上有唱機的中西歌曲或街坊彈奏出老調曲他會開心地慢舞
Oh is that a star sapphire ring he’s sporting? Possibly 20 karat? – very NICE!