The antique business is highly rule-bound; greenhorns often suffer losses due to ignorance of these rules.
In the antique circle, it's generally not acceptable to interrupt or interject while someone else is appraising an item; doing so can disrupt their judgment, leading to confusion that benefits no one.
Therefore, when someone is appraising an item, others usually wait outside a certain perimeter, trying not to disturb the person focused on the object.
While many people enjoy being onlookers, the number of those genuinely willing to bid is rather limited.
Firstly, many are not well-versed in Blue and White Porcelain; secondly, Yuan Blue and White pieces are exceedingly expensive, with even an ordinary bowl being worth tens or hundreds of millions, let alone the pair of Twined Peony Plum Vases at hand, which are price-prohibitive for many.
