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plcombs Asian Art Dealer Gloucester, Massachusetts. plcombs.com PH: 978 283 5763
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Peter Combs is an independent Asian art appraiser, consultant, and dealer, and his RU-vid channel focuses on various aspects of Chinese and Japanese art and antiques. Combs has over 25 years of experience in the Asian art world and is known for his expertise in Chinese and Japanese ceramics, bronzes, jades, and other works of art.
On his RU-vid channel, Combs shares educational and informative videos that cover a range of topics related to Asian art, including art history, collecting, appraisal, and authentication.
A resource for learning more about Asian art and antiques, and he provides valuable insights and expertise that can help collectors and enthusiasts better understand and appreciate these fascinating works of art.
Hi Peter, Thank you for another great video. I’m a young auctioneer and valuer from Scotland, currently working at McTear’s Auctioneers in Glasgow. Nothing quite compares to doing a live auction! I put together our Asian auctions and your videos have been such a help to me over the years. Best Wishes, Stewart Atkinson.
The big auction houses, Christie and Sotheby have already done a number of online auctions and they did well. I think there are advantages to online auction too. You just mentioned the disadvantages.
The Ming Pheonix & Peony bowl. I have one very similar in size, from the same period, purchased 14 years ago in HK for a slightly cheaper price, because, the dealer assured me, there was little local interest in such a bowl! My bowl however has a different decoration, which is not as nice as the one shown. As you can see it is very stoutly potted, with an unglazed interior and, as you noted, with a flat bottom, all this ensures it can survive rough handling! Why? I had secretly hoped I was purchasing a 'gaming dice' bowl, although our dealer friend assured my wife and I it was not and it was actually the 'Mortar' from a pestle and mortar set. He explained it was the 'container' used for crushing and pulverising the pigments to a fine powder to be used in the decoration of porcelain, hence the need for it to be strong, able to withstand all the pressures applied to it. I purchased the item and took it home, still secretly hoping he was wrong - how foolish of me! Later when at home I was able to examine the item carefully and I saw on bottom of the interior of the bowl there were imperfections in its surface which could be seen because of the slight difference in colour with the white unglazed porcelain. Using a strong magnifying glass I was able to perceive miniscule bright red 'specks' and with one, larger speck, using a needle I was able to remove some of red powder material, thereby proving the dealer's assurance as to the bowl's use, it had been used to produce pigment. I believe the bowl illustrated here had a similar use in its time.
Fully agree with your rant! If auction houses focus solely on boosting revenue without fostering a space for customers to connect and engage, they'll eventually be pushed out of the market. I personally dislike the live auction format that’s been inflating the market!
Peter, ive long been one of your subscribers..which may explain why i struggle for the words that express the utter joy & genuine passionate you share w/ us. #LuvMeSumPeterAtBidamont
The price of Zisha pot is base on who made it, I was stunned seeing the price climbing up to 300k, even it was made by Chen Mingyuan (陈鸣远), these buyers really have good eyes at distinguishing real and fake.
Glad you enjoyed it, I love that old Brook..it's just feet from the house and have spent many afternoons relaxing there...at one point, I built a stone dam that turned into a swimming hole for the kids. Lots of fun. Best Peter
It's a great spot...we do get regular Bear visits, and Deer, and the occassional Moose which are rather startling if they suddenly emerge from the woods...they are truly MASSIVE. and facinating..Best Peter
This is very dependent on the types of items being sold, but for me the issue with auctions on Ebay is there is a lack of buyers. I also hear the concern that some buyers don't want to wait 7 days, or whatever time is left, for an auction to end.
They are all beautiful. I live in a small old money town. I have a small piece that I'm curious about (age, place...who made it...etc.) I'm not looking to sell but just interested about its history. No one in this area have been able to tell me much (it has 2 marks). One person said the paint might be from the 1800s. I'm lost. Any ideas where I could go to get a clue? (affordably) I tried looking up the marks and all I could find was a vague Google translation for 30k love..the other mark comes up with nothing. Help?
Peter I absolutely ❤❤❤❤❤ this type of video you guys did this time. I wouldn't mind a bit more from you in it too! I also loved hearing that you had bid on sum things and how they turned out for you!!! Long time channel follower....thx you for all your knowledge and passion!
Good recomendation with the ma san auction i was bidding for a lot of 13 dish but i lost. The shipping was afordable for europe. And lot was sold for a quantity including all wich can make double invest very easily. Now im making my first jasper, already open. Tank you for your teachings
Out westerners have no clue about the looting thatt took place in 1860 ,by French and English troops. Victor Hugo insuled them as maraudig bsndits. Historical books were stolen too.
