Artworks get a dose of reality

Supply-side reform and austerity drive have put paid to irrational prices, promising market recast for future growth

The ongoing supply-side reform has injected a much-needed dose of reality into China's hyped-up artwork market, experts said.

Not just paintings, drawings and antiques, even ornate furniture, old fine teas, precious commodities and rare crafts are part of China's artworks.