Oriental & Asian Art Valuations

Chinese Oriental Art antique valuation appraisal

If you have a piece of Oriental or Asian art that you'd like to get appraised, try Value My Stuff Now. Whether it's a Chinese jade carving that's been passed down as a family heirloom or a Japanese vase that you found at a car boot sale, we will provide an honest expert opinion and you might be delighted to discover that your item is worth even more than you thought! Our Oriental and Asian art appraisal service can also be used to get a third-party opinion before purchasing an item. Send us your photographs before you decide on buying an antique piece, so we can offer you our independent opinion which will help you to ensure that the price you pay is a reasonable one.

Our Chinese Art Specialist

Our Chinese Art specialist has worked for some of the major auction houses in London, where in the last few years they have witnessed a resurgence and boom within this market, where very strong and record-breaking prices have been achieved. The current strong market for Chinese Art with especially dedicated Oriental antique events in London such as Asia Week, has seen this area of collecting evolve dramatically. Our expert has been at the forefront of these groundbreaking events and times.

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The Asian & Oriental Art Market

The arts trade market is performing strongly, meaning that the result of your antique Oriental and Asian art appraisal might be that an item is worth even more than you thought. In 2009, an 18th-century Chinese jade carving of a buffalo was sold by auction house Woolley & Wallis for £4.16 million, breaking the world record for jade at auction. In the past, ceramics - especially items from China, - were imported to the West in massive numbers, explaining why there are so many items in Europe today and they still sell for high amounts at auction. At a recent Bonhams sale, a Ming jar sold for £1.1 million and at a Christie's auction in 2005, a jar from the Yuan Dynasty fetched an astonishing £15.6 million.

If you've ever watched television programmes such as Antiques Roadshow, Cash in the Attic or Bargain Hunt, you'll have seen some amazing stories of items being worth far more than their owners expected. In 2009, a collection of four carved jade items, including an emperor's bowl from the Qianlong Dynasty (1736-1795), fetched the first $1 million appraisal for the US version of Antiques Roadshow. The collection had been brought to the US by the owner's father, who had purchased the items while stationed in China in the 1930s and 40s.

Determining the Value of Oriental & Asian Art

There are a number of factors to consider when getting a piece of Oriental and Asian Art appraised. These include the condition and age of a piece, the material from which it is made and how rare it is. The subject matter and the actual rarity of an object's shape can also be important and this should be considered when deciding whether to buy or sell, as value can vary with fashion. These don't necessarily reflect the age of the piece, as later copies often pay tribute to previous dynasties and artists. While pieces are usually dated with dynasty names, the combination of factors influencing an item's value usually make it useful to get an expert's opinion for an accurate estimate. Oriental and Asian art appraisals from Value My Stuff Now are easy, fast and completely confidential.

Get your Antique Oriental Art Valued Today

By getting an Oriental and Asian art appraisal from Value My Stuff Now, you will receive an independent opinion before buying or selling an item at auction, to a dealer or privately. The Oriental and Asian art appraisal may also be used for insurance purposes (subject to your insurer accepting such certificates) or simply to satisfy your own curiosity!

Getting an Oriental and Asian art appraisal is easy with Value My Stuff Now. Simply upload a photograph of the item and also of any marks and tell us anything else you might know about the item. Within 48 hours, our Oriental and Asian art appraiser will send you a complete report, letting you know how much the item is worth. We'll also provide a unique web certificate that can be used in eBay listings or on other internet selling platforms.