Hong Kong Blues:

Im setting setting up a 'Parisian' style apartment in Singapore.... Being in Asia, I thought I would incorporate some Asian pieces, to fit in with the French Antiques.  The problem with a lot of the Asian pieces, they tend to be a little bulky, where the French pieces have softer lines & a better quality finish.

Thats why most of the Chinoiserie pieces form Europe are French or English, but have Asian characteristics or themes....

So, Im looking more or less for statement pieces.....

Where do we start ?  Where else, but Hong Kong.....

1st. Im going to need a good driver.......

2nd.  get to know your surroundings.......... 

3rd. Most important know what your looking for......

Which in this case, Ive decided on 'Ming Dynasty' vases

& a life size 'Buddha' statue.....

Which for me was this 18th Century statue of Guanyin..... 

( Guanyin is the Bodhisattva associated with compassion.  Guanyin is usually as a female,
Guanyin is short for 'Guanshiyin' which means observing the cries of the world.