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Antiques Roadshow Vase Dismissed as Fake Sells for £53 Million

Antiques Roadshow Vase Dismissed as Fake Sells for £53 Million
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  • A Qing vase once valued at £800 sold for £53M after revaluation.
  • Stored in an attic for years, the vase was underestimated on a BBC show.
  • Bainbridges revalued the vase in 2010, sparking fierce bidding.
  • Crafted for Emperor Qianlong, the vase was looted in the Second Opium War.
  • Experts verified its authenticity, fueling a historic auction event.
  • The vase set a record as the most expensive Chinese artwork at auction.
  • The BBC appraisal overlooked its true value, marking expert misjudgment.
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