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Asian Batik Art
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Asian Batik Art

Asian Batik Art

Asian Batik Art is a vibrant and culturally rich traditional art form, widely practiced across Southeast Asia. This method is most often the work of women and frequently portrays scenes of women at work, participating in community events, and engaging in religious customs.

The Batik Process

Batik art involves a unique process in which artists apply wax to sections of fabric...
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PKR Antiques – Your Local Chinese & Asian Antique Appraiser Near in South Florida

If you’ve ever wondered about the story or value behind a Chinese vase passed down in your family, or a striking Asian painting, you’re not alone. South Florida is home to a wealth of hidden treasures — and PKR Antiques is here to help you discover what those pieces are truly worth. PKR Antiques stands out as the trusted “Chinese & Asian Antique Appraiser Near Me” for West Palm Beach, Miami, the Treasure Coast, Orlando, Naples, Sarasota, and beyond. With seasonal...
Category: Chinese AntiquesComments: 0Post Date: July 28, 2025

How to tell if my Chinese porcelain is antique or valuable

Experience is Key

The way one tells if an Asian piece of porcelain is antique, is through experience. Often people say: "Well, how do you know it's 18th century, or how do you know it's contemporary and made in last 20 years?" The best answer, the answer Robert offers and others in his industry offer, is experience. Robert from PKR Antiques has handled thousands of these objects in every context. So that is how we know. We have touched, felt, looked at and ran our...
Category: Chinese AntiquesComments: 0Post Date: September 7, 2020

Why PKR Antiques specialise in Asian antiques

A near two-decade long journey

Robert initially started specialising in general antiques and traditional European decorative arts in 2002. As that market diminished in popularity and desirability, he noticed that in line with the general market, the demand for Chinese works of art and antiques was on the rise. He noticed a parallel between the decline of traditional European decorative arts and the ascent of Chinese works of art. Hence, Robert transitioned in around 2006 from traditional European antiques and decorative arts,...
Category: Chinese AntiquesComments: 0Post Date: September 7, 2020

Chinese cloisonné – a question of gilding and wirework

Chinese enamelware or cloisonné (a French word- for the process of thin wire dividing cells of color worked to depict design) is a prized technique to collectors. Objects of worship to utilitarian items were produced in China from the 14th century - arriving from the Near East. Enamelware is one of the rare examples of the world outside the Middle Kingdom influencing its handy crafts on such a mass scale. Please feel free to contact PKR Antiques at 5614203943 or info@pkrantiques.com to...
Category: Chinese AntiquesComments: 0Post Date: September 20, 2019

Chinese porcelain – value in the details

Chinese domestic and export market porcelain is often viewed as one of the foremost examples of hand built decorative arts. Chinese porcelain, its material quality and clarity and decorative execution have been of inspiration to Europe and the new world for centuries. The magic and allure of Chinese celadon and pre Qing (17-20th century) porcelain was introduced to Europe via the Silk Road and Islamic trade during the 16th century. The very fine and smooth porcelain Kaolin clay was a revelation to the...
Category: Chinese AntiquesComments: 0Post Date: September 20, 2019

India – A Tradition of Gods and Avatars

The South East Asia and Indian tradition of worship has for many many millennium been tolerant and adaptive. The Hindu religion, arguably the oldest and now third largest religion, has been quoted as having 330 million God’s, however the core foundation is based on the triple deity of supreme divinity. Brahma (the creator) Vishnu (the preserver) and shiva (the destroyer) are known as the Trimurti. Each deity is depicted in the pantheon as avatars, associated with the primary source of the deity...
Category: Chinese AntiquesComments: 0Post Date: September 20, 2019

Age is not a indicator of value

Often when a client calls or emails, they are excited at the assumed or possible age of an object. The object may have a previous Apprasial or family folklore-dating the object to several hundred years old or the venerable “Ming Dynasty”. However, it must be remember that even during the 16 & 17th century people of limited means bought mass produced objects of limited material value. This is especially true for devotional objects from China made during the late Ming dynasty, late 16th-...
Category: Chinese AntiquesComments: 0Post Date: November 8, 2018

19th Century Chinese Stringed Instrument

Chinese Stringed Instrument

19th Century Chinese Stringed Instrument Appraisal On PBS Antiques Roadshow

Category: Chinese AntiquesComments: 0Post Date: December 28, 2017

Antique Chinese Artwork

Chinese Artwork

In recent centuries due to the mass reproduction of original Chinese artwork, to ensure authenticity of  Asian artwork it is imperative to have an objective appraiser see your items in person for a thorough appraisal. Robert Waterhouse of PKR antiques suggests taht the age of the artwork does not determine the price of the item. As with any evaluation the rarity of the piece and more importantly the demand for the item will increase an items worth. In particular...
Category: Chinese AntiquesComments: 0Post Date: December 28, 2017
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