This is phenomenal! Mr. Combs is amazing! These videos have helped me avoid a lot of fakes. He’s also done some really great video appraisals for me that have been extremely informative and at a very low cost. Definitely worth the money to know more about your Asian art pieces. 😉
@d.l.7399 Жыл бұрын
Me too!
@priscillaridgway2682 жыл бұрын
Well you know how to take the hot air out of the sails. Thanks for navigating for us!
@Timur180562 жыл бұрын
Another great video Peter. The old adage always applies: If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. And you’re absolutely right on this point too - any genuine find in an auction will have been spotted by everyone (and I mean everyone) else too.
@possiblyhuman31142 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I recently started collecting Asian objects. Most of them aren't rare because that's not in my budget. I buy what I like and keep them for my home.I like to pick up commons for dirt cheap. I get a lot of help from experienced collectors in groups. And I also do a lot of my own research and you are right. It takes years. I'm only at the tip of the iceburg as far as knowledge goes.Maybe just my general intrest will have me happen upon something special because I'm always shopping around and am quite good at a bargain. One thing I'm very careful about is knowing exactly what I'm buying before I shell out large sums of money. When I first started out buying and selling collectibles I had quite a collection of hit and misses but they were all bought cheap for learning experiences and I just auctioned them off at low end auction houses to recoop and alot of stuff ends up almost always bringing me more than I paid. It took me years to know what worth my time and money but it was all small stakes risks. This is very good advice. I don't go around thinking I'm going to find a unicorn but I'm still always on the lookout while i'm out and about just in case. :)
@danndeelion2 жыл бұрын
I was never interested in Chinese art until I sold my first piece (for a lot) and it caused me to become absolutely fascinated with it and I can see how people become so addicted to this field. Its truly a mastery of art and I have spent years and years of studying and buying books after books. I feel as though I was late to the game, I could only imagine the material available to those who collected in the 1930's. All the wonderful pieces that Marchant for example could acquire back in the day, probably for extremely good prices. We live in an age now where the knowledge of Chinese art has exploded which is a wonderful thing but not so wonderful when you cant get your hands on pieces because you're priced out of the market!
@FranssensM7 ай бұрын
I had an uncle, he retired and with some spare cash began collecting “ivory”. I don’t know about antiques but, could see they were resin and made from moulds. He took me to his “friend” at an “antique” shop, where he got some of the figures. Nothing was old in there, just modern collectibles and cheap tat. A place that had Indian dream catchers hanging from the ceiling and “silver” bangles in trays. I told him not to buy any more but, he wouldn’t listen. He wanted a collection to leave as an inheritance to his family. He did get some enjoyment from researching the figures. Writing up their names and the folk stories they were from. Most seemed to be Chinese mythology characters with a few Viking gods thrown in. All those I saw were worthless, cheap knock off copies. He didn’t want to show me any others, but my aunt said he also had a chess set he’d built up piece by piece.
@kevinchambers11012 жыл бұрын
Thank you professor Coombs for a most valuable lecture. Now if only your students will listen to you they will be successful in their collecting.
@damnbrosky2 жыл бұрын
Thank You Peter for all your effort that you make for as, over and over. You are my best youtuber, best quality online person I ever meet and biggest source of valid knowledge. I fall in love with Chinese art just 2 years ago and my resources are silly small but just cant live without my cheap "collection". I thing Im kind a first type of collector even if I do not have anything really valuable, I love every little thing.
@harrodguy2 жыл бұрын
Excellent information as usual Peter. Thanks for doing such a great service.
@vickyatauthenticappraisale1261 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter! This is another great video that not only educates collectors but helps the Industry.
@otobosza1282 жыл бұрын
Bless you Peter. Thank you for every video you made. I have learned from you and other resources over the years. I was waiting for this video, but you have levelled up with all the speculations and facts. The knowledge of 5 -10 years in this business is significant. i am located in London. The easy access to to major auction houses as Sotheby's, Bonhams and Cristies's, even they have some faults, but I am not sure everyone wants to make money. I wish you all the best and thank you for doing it! You the Best player.
@jordanbbeyonce30882 жыл бұрын
hello to peter I have bin in antiques for 35 years i buy from peoples homes If i see a fake I will not buy .. do you no David Battie he was a very good antiques dealer in Chinese and Japanese he did the bbc1 antiques road show he the one I look at he got me into antiques with peter combs today ,, I am a dyslexic man but I have fine a way of working into antiques my way it works for me I do give prices of antiques if people as me, you keep up the good work thankyou
@seabee56952 жыл бұрын
Peter, Thank you for producing these videos. The information you share is vital to discerning true Asian Art from "decorative" pieces. Sourcing from "reputable" Auction houses is the first key. (Love the Grade rating system.) I have learned so much from You and all the Resources that the website offers. Thank you. 👏👏👏
@jayl5009 Жыл бұрын
The problem is that most people nowadays don't understand the concept of "beauty" that people in the past once did.
@robertschlesinger134211 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Very interesting, informative and worthwhile video. A must see for all collectors.
@strangevintageyeah66742 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter! And thanks for helping us sort out collection of gems and dudes. :)
@charlotteritchie33382 жыл бұрын
A+
@mingbaakmei26012 жыл бұрын
The mention of the Experts in the big auction houses brought a wry smile. It is a well kept secret here in HK the major auction houses have a small, 6 - 10, coterie of Dealers who are extremely knowledgeable and have been in the business of Chinese antiques for tens of years, who the in-house experts call on for definitive advice whenever they have doubts or lack of provenance of a piece considered for sale. These Dealers, in most cases, are the ones who decide if an unknown or suspect piece is genuine - NOT the auction house.
@jt4369 Жыл бұрын
Hilarious name. Yeah, I understand now, lol.
@ifyouknowyouknow21012 жыл бұрын
In estate sales i often do very good finds, auction houses that usually dont deal with asian art sell items with lackful text and wrong description. Yes, it requires à lots of training to spot this things. But i encourage beginners to go to the major auctionhouses and touch, and look and learn. Everytime i do that, i get more and more experience. My best tip- start lerning doing good buys with pieces under 100usd. When you feel comfortable, raise it to 200 and so on.. If you still have the interest after you have reached higher levels, then automaticly you will have the knowledge and the appreciation for finer items also.. babysteps, and be prepared to stumble a few times on the way.
@johnnywapstra99732 жыл бұрын
Always interesting and informative, thanks Peter.
@christinaruggiano79252 жыл бұрын
Thank You for this Amazing information...very helpful! Yes lots of fakes out there..I would love it if you would do a Segment video also on history of Chinese Old Long Scrolls, Scroll's in general by great Chinese Artist's and what to look for verses real and fakes...and the traditional styles of how they were made on these types of works of Art signatures other Artists signing on a work of art from a famous artist etc. On your video great information for many including myself.
@christinaruggiano79252 жыл бұрын
I love Collecting works of great Chinese Art but a good video on Long Scrolls would be so helpful!!! Learning is neverending in this field for sure...I'm trying to learn about the history of the traditional ways these were made. Thank you for your great information!!! I will be looking on your site as well about lists of Auctions houses on your website..Do u have to be a Global member to view?
@rubensonmusic75232 жыл бұрын
@@christinaruggiano7925 agree!
@theinvestmentabc62452 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter for all your great videos! Love them like always ❤️
@sherryfriend7239 Жыл бұрын
Love your presentation. Said by a person who used to work for an art forger.
@lorriedmussett46922 жыл бұрын
😅😅 " Hello my name is Newbie " Loved Peter
@josephaziz7852 жыл бұрын
Very good and important. I wonder why so many a suckered into buying fakes? On 47th St in NYC Russians sell fake Rolexes to tourists quite cheaply--people do buy.
@Johnmartin-vz7yc2 жыл бұрын
Great video Peter. Fakes are an old problem and not just in China. The famous blue cross swords of Meissen were regularly used by other producers even contemporary manufacturers. I only buy from antique shops now and have given up on online buying. I can touch the objects and talk to the dealer. I think the key message I take from your video is be honest with yourself, you don't become an expert in a couple of years and not by looking at pictures. Love the dog!
@BrianLoudenslager Жыл бұрын
Such wise and tough advice, especially for new collectors of ALL genres of art. I literally experienced much of what you said when I was new to collecting. Amazing, Peter. Keep it coming!
@gillyphipps44572 жыл бұрын
Appreciate this straightforward information … priceless👍
@patriciahammes55742 жыл бұрын
More great info! Knowledge is powerful. Thanks for educating us!
@picoluanifyable Жыл бұрын
thank you. Hungry for more, I particularly like your infos on chinese culture
@Natealleycat2 жыл бұрын
Another Invaluable resource from our guy Peter. Thanks so much
@holly52ful Жыл бұрын
Well there is sucker born every day!! Your review was, well sobering and honestly spot on!! So much dishonesty and liars! They have no conscience, it’s seared and empty!! Great show!!
@robertluff23572 жыл бұрын
Another very helpful video. Thanks Peter. I have not purchased very much although I have a great interest in Chinese porcelain. I am very careful about what I purchase and I watch every video you place on KZbin. There is always something useful to learn.
@thievinggoats48062 жыл бұрын
Really love these informative videos Peter! More historical videos would be great too, perhaps there are some good stories around some of the well known kilns/artist? Thank you for the content regardless of what you decide to post!
@joan8178 Жыл бұрын
Learned SO much. Thank you. Really enjoy your vids & learn a lot.
@lorriedmussett46922 жыл бұрын
I've always been a cheerleader for more videos . I learned a lot with this one I've learn so much and always enjoy your story telling approach.love it!!!
@manifoldnook12 жыл бұрын
Peter Combs the bane of the fake auctioneer market. I love it!
@jt4369 Жыл бұрын
Very educational. Thank you.
@mikeharrington55932 жыл бұрын
I can imagine that during Mao's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s that many genuine antiques were shipped out of China into (British) Hong Kong & found their way around the world - but likely that since then they have been processed thru the major auction houses & very few are gathering dust in an attic somewhere
@SteveWalkey2 жыл бұрын
Very informative as usual and common sense on the whole... It never fails to amaze me how many intelligent people have a blind spot when it comes to profit, owing to what they perceive to be their own expertise. I think you may save thousands of people millions of dollars over the years, and I applaud you for it. I've certainly learned a lot from you and I thank you.
@thomascabral84432 жыл бұрын
exactly,, always learning,,
@davidnimmo51152 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Peter for your advice I think that I will stick to the top auction house from now on 👍
@danbeaulieu55672 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter hope your having a great summer!
@PeterCombs2 жыл бұрын
I am!
@LALA-ph9oj2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much very informative I have learnt a lot. Not many people do what you do much appreciated
@user-qr6hp1pv4d Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Many thanks
@16CrockerLane2 жыл бұрын
Peter Combs does not pull punches. His auctioneer report card is very helpful. Curious what he thinks of the Bonham’s acquisition of Skinners. Will this improve Skinner’s Asian reputation?
@BrianFrenchinternet-marketing2 жыл бұрын
Getting Peter to authenticate a piece is the best bargain in the business. People should buy hundreds of pieces for less than $500 before they buy anything significant (if ever). I favor Japanese wares where the fakes are not as bad.
@rubensonmusic75232 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! Bless Peter
@avianfish87322 жыл бұрын
Hi good commentary I see this even on ebay where there are sellers with remarkably good supplies if supposedly ancient Viking jewellery, much of which is rather too complete. With archaeological finds its rare that you find a pair or a complete item. They usually don't have modern solder on them either. But people buy the romance, they believe because they want to.
@Lushfan Жыл бұрын
20:55 I had no idea Dick Dastardly also dabbled in selling antique forgeries. Truly the consummate villain!
@realchinese98342 жыл бұрын
keep up good work Peter...😄。。。
@Crossword1318 ай бұрын
Thanks Peter.
@susprime70182 жыл бұрын
What is really sad is the paranoia, "if only there was not a giant conspiracy to keep me down, because they wrongly believe I am not worthy of the rarified air." Too many people with this mindset.
@kennyz4482 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, very helpful as always
@user-md9qk5gb9d2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@geoff90972 жыл бұрын
Great video every thing makes more sense now thank you
@paullund74862 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@khoi55912 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thanks Peter
@winwinwin8964 Жыл бұрын
Got ribbed by shipper! Bought loose stamp collection from a name sale (big name house). Shipper picked and choose rarest stamps from the collection (reason I knew is because of the collector notes on the missing stamps). Stupid of me to not raise........
@lulubird23512 жыл бұрын
Thank you LuAnn F.
@andrzejput48172 жыл бұрын
Cool🔥
@anatolianrugs93482 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the valuable information you have given. Can not chemical tests be done for all antique porcelain and other antiques?
@EM-fr5br2 жыл бұрын
It can’t hurt dispute the transaction with your credit card. I have found that it does work. Particularly if you can show that you have returned the item. Many auction houses are too disorganized to even respond to disputes. I am not sure why Peter is so supportive of Doyle. Their auctions, particularly the online ones, are full of mis attributions and fakes. I also got burned by attribution and condition at the Dixon online sale at Skinner. Yikes!
@rubensonmusic75232 жыл бұрын
A triple +
@PeterSt195426 күн бұрын
Can anyone recommend a source (accessible from the UK) of good quality (and clearly marked) copies of antique porcelain? I'm not remotely in the income bracket to buy real antique porcelain but would like a few pieces of something similar around the house. I'm not interested in (completely bogus) modern "collectables" but just a basic producer of decent porcelain in antique styles.
@bobolpatrick37892 жыл бұрын
merci
@hansjiang5682 жыл бұрын
Peter As far as I know that Bonhams Auction is not honest one。
@shangshang24082 жыл бұрын
hi what to join in hk ?
@JW-vo9fi2 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, Are you familiar with Oakridge Auction Gallery in Ashburn, VA? What do you think about them? Thanks, Jacob
@michaelkelson95752 жыл бұрын
Fake! Keep far away from them! Another auction house called ardeny auction based in UK is actually their branch. Always have unbelievable high end stuff, qianlong vase with perfect condition, really?
@JW-vo9fi2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelkelson9575 Wait a second, please. I don’t know what happened in the past, but if you go through the lots in their latest auction sale, you will find out that most of the items were authentic, including some of the items that were previously sold at Sotheby’s and Christie’s. I hope that they can continue to do good and honest business in the future. By the way, there were five huanghuali brush pots in their latest sale, all of which were authentic and sold at reasonable prices. I bought one of them. It was pretty good
@bradbailey58072 жыл бұрын
I hate to say this, but there's no way to NOT get ripped off by Chinese reproductions unless you get someone like Peter to appraise them, or have twenty years of your life to devote yourself to extensive study of Chinese history, reign by reign, dynasty by dynasty, studying feet, shapes, quality of form and mark, and meanings behind symbols.