Aziatica valuation at Vendu Dickhaut Maastricht

The collective term "Aziatica" includes objects originating from East Asia, especially China, Japan, Korea, Tibet and Southeast Asia. You can think of:

• Chinese porcelain from the Ming or Qing dynasty
• Japanese netsuke and inros
• Lacquer work, calligraphy and paintings on silk
• Bronze and jade objects
• Ceremonial or religious sculpture
• Oriental furniture and weapons

Recognising authentic Asiatics requires expertise. Fake or reproduced work is common, especially in porcelain and bronze. Our appraisers analyse each object for stylistic features, signatures, signs of age and provenance.

A professional valuation is important if you are considering selling Asian art or antiques. Many objects have a greater value than expected, especially when they are well-preserved and turn out to be rare. A correct valuation is important, for sale on the art market or by auction, for insurance or damage claims, for inheritance tax or distribution within a family or for research into provenance or authenticity. We help you here with not only the expertise, but also access to a wide network of national and international buyers.

At Vendu Dickhaut Maastricht, you will be assisted by experienced specialists with in-depth knowledge of Asian art. They are fully versed in the art history of China, Japan and Southeast Asia, among others, and know what to look for when assessing authenticity, provenance and rarity. Their experience with auction results and access to international databases allow them to accurately assess the value of each object. Moreover, our experts follow the market closely, so they can give you targeted advice on sales opportunities and yield expectations.

We offer several options to have your Aziatica valued:

• Online valuation: Send clear photos of your object(s) via our digital form. Mention dimensions, origin and any damage. You will receive a no-obligation indication of the value within a few working days.
• Valuation days in Maastricht: Every Tuesday, we organise free valuation days at our Maastricht location. Here you can come by appointment for an initial appraisal.
• On site: Do you have a larger collection or can't travel? Then our appraisers will be happy to visit you to view the pieces on site.

All valuations are free of charge if you are considering selling the property through our auctions. So you are not stuck with anything.

Want to sell your Asiatica? Vendu Dickhaut organises art and antiques auctions four times a year. If your Asiatica pieces are considered worthy of auction, we will be happy to help you with the submission procedure, guide prices and auction planning.