A man looks at a painting displayed during the preview of Beijing Council 2012 Autumn Auction held in Beijing International Hotel Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 3, 2012. The preview, which kicked off on Sunday, showcased over 2500 artworks of different varieties such as paintings, chinaware and sculptures. The auction will last from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)