Asian Porcelain, Ceramics, Bronzes & Metalwork
Arguably the finest porcelain and bronzes ever produced were made in China. With shapes, marks and techniques being dutifully reproduced over the last 2000 years. Mr.Waterhouse is experienced with objects produced at every stage of this famed 2000 year history. Specializing in 18th-20th century Chinese porcelain, Robert is able to identify the mass produced from the masterpiece. Correct identification can only be made with decades of experience and the experience of 10,000s of objects passing through a single set of skilled hands.
Porcelain and ceramics offer a wide variety of collecting. From collecting, buying and selling ceramics from the Song Dynasty, paying particular notice to subtle glazes and specific types of decorating. Understanding the importance of carved rather than molded decoration can mean the difference between $2000 & $20,000 in value.
One of the joys of collecting, buying and selling Chinese decorative arts is the range of scale.
Metal work from the 17 & 18th century can range from a 1in “boy and Buffalo” scroll weight to a two times life size temple figure of a Bodhisattva or attendant.
