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Hello All
I know that Brian Page Antiques have been previously mentioned on the forum, but I was wondering if you are aware that they are currently having a summer sale, which ends soon.
I have previously bought a few items from them and would highly praise the service provided by Matthew, who has taken over the business from his father.
If you want to be certain of getting a genuine Chinese antique at a reasonable price, backed up with excellent communication and service perhaps you may wish to check them out if you have not bought from them before, at www.brianpage.co.uk .
Kind regards,
Jeremy
Hi Jeremy -
I would agree ...
Brian Page always have some interesting pieces, and Matthew is especially knowledgeable on the earlier wares - a very good dealer.
Stuart
Better safe that sorry! Hello, i would like to buy this piece from Brian Page antiques, i like it very much.
It looks Ming to me. Am i right ?
Best regards
Michael
Hi Jeremy,
Thanks for posting I bought a small Vietnamese covered jar, for a very reasonable price and fair postage. I paid yesterday and received notification my item is in the mail today so good service !
Michael
I’ve seen two items that I like, but are they ‘worth’ buying? Not that they’re not genuine, but I know that the very experienced guys say that I shouldn’t ‘waste’ my money on just anything, genuine or not.
I’ve been mulling it over and can’t decide what to do. Do the items on this site qualify as ‘worth buying’ or are they on sale for a reason?
Nic
Hi Michael,
The bowl you linked is correctly described and dated by Brian Page Antiques.
Examples of these were recovered from both the Binh Thuan shipwreck (1608) and the Witte Leeuw (1613).
Christie's Melbourne handled the Binh Thuan sale (1047) on March 1-3 2004
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Hi Nic,
it all depends on what you want to collect. Some people only buy large vases and wouldn’t deem these simple items as collectible. I personally think it’s a great way to learn about Chinese porcelain to buy simple and inexpensive items from different periods. Nothing compares to handling a piece, discover the way the glaze and footrim touch etc. And if these items are authentic and in good condition (contrary to some damaged Ebay bargains) you will always be able to resell them as your interests and knowledge progress.
The most important point is that you like them because you have to see them every day . By the way I just bought one of the Song saggars I had been looking at for about one year now. Quite fascinating items that show how porcelain was made.
Birgit
Hi Birgit,
thank you, you’re right. I guess it’s about having the confidence to buy what you like (as long as it’s based on an informed decision)?
I really like the kraak ware but I also like Han Dynasty chariot bell, It’s like a piece of abstract art!
I really appreciate your advice,
Nic
Hi Michael -
As Birgit and Koalin have indicated, you are quite right - there are no issues with the piece you linked ...!!?
Stuart
Hi Nic,
Depends if you are buying for your own pleasure or interest. If you are buying for short term financial gain buying from experienced and learned dealers who are less likely to make a mistake price wise in your favor is unlikely. Long term investment in antiques is risky as are all investments. If you had been collecting Japanese antiques in the 1970's 0r 80's regardless of rarity and quality experts would of told you that you are on the right course and your money is safe. To a slightly more limited extent the prices paid and demand for top quality Russian antiques has dropped off since the 1990's early 2000's. Dealers, Auctioneers and collectors from the mid to late 20th century would be gasping with amazement at the decline in not only the demand for but the dramatic fall in value of antique furniture.
Of course the maxim to only buy the absolutely best quality items may still be true but the chance's of finding a genuine imperial piece of Chinese ceramic's or a Faberge gold box with imperial connections at bargain prices are pretty remote. From my own point of view I have collected small boxes in ceramic's, metal, wood and other materials since I was a teenager. I bought a Hester Bateman silver box in the early 1970's it took me six months to pay for it with the lay-buy system it cost the equivalent of about 3 months of my salary. I doubt very much if it would bring anywhere near 3 months worth of 2019 average salary today. But I still like that box very much and it maybe my grandchildren who are happy I bought it from a financial point. The real funny thing is that from my box collection the early plastic and Bakelite ones that I paid around $5.00 for, have proven to have made the biggest increase in real terms . Who would of thought that.
Michael
Hi Michael,
thanks, my interest in Chinese art is purely personal, I don’t buy in the hope that it will form part of a retirement fund. Having said that, I do not want to be buying pieces without merit or paying too much for items. It’s a difficult balance to get right, I guess?
As you say, very few of us will ever have a house full of priceless gems, and because the range of prices for Chinese porcelain is so wide it’s difficult to gauge where you should focus your attention.
I believe the advice here is reasonable and measured. It’s great to have others’ insights into collecting.
Thanks so much,
Nic
I am new to collecting Asian antiques, but everywhere on the internet people say the same thing Michael just said, prices are falling, especially for 19th c. pieces. I collect for the beauty of them and probably as fakes numbers will rise more and more, there still will be some of the value left, even for a 50-100 dollars piece.
Short financial gain is out of the question !
Regards
Michael
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