- Jewellery
- Private Acquisitions
Sell your Chinese vase, porcelain, or jade directly to us — with the discretion of a private client.
From Imperial porcelain to Japanese bronzes and Tibetan works of art, we acquire pieces from across Chinese and Asian art — with a confidential valuation and same-day payment, entirely outside the auction room.
- 30+ Years' Combined Experience
- Specialist Authentication
- Same-Day Payment
- How It Works
A confidential sale in three steps
Photograph
Send clear photographs of your piece — the item itself, any signature or hallmark, and papers if available — by WhatsApp or our enquiry form.
Valuation
Our specialists assess the piece and return a free, no-obligation offer, typically within hours.
Payment
Accept the offer and receive same-day payment by bank transfer or cash, subject to identification.
- Understanding Value
What determines the value of Chinese & Asian art
Every category has its own market — porcelain is judged differently to jade or bronze — but six factors shape almost every valuation we make.
Period & Reign Marks
Dynastic period and reign marks significantly affect value, though a mark alone doesn't guarantee the date of manufacture.
Material & Craftsmanship
Jade colour and translucency, porcelain glaze and painting quality, and bronze casting technique all shape a valuation.
Provenance
A documented ownership history, prior auction record, or exhibition history substantially strengthens value and confidence.
Condition
Original, unaltered settings are prized by collectors. Remodelled or resized pieces can see reduced value.
Rarity & Subject
Certain forms, subjects, and glazes are rarer and more sought after than others within the same period.
Authentication
This is a market with many later reproductions. Expert authentication is essential to a confident, accurate valuation.
- Private Valuation Appointments
Submit your piece for a confidential valuation.
- No fees or commission on private sales
- Response within 24 hours
- Entirely confidential — never publicly listed
- Prefer to talk? Message us on WhatsApp instead
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- The Index
Chinese & Asian art we acquire
A working list of the categories we buy most often. If your piece isn’t listed, ask us — our specialists cover the full breadth of Chinese and Asian art.
- Imperial Chinese Porcelain (Ming & Qing)
- Jade Carvings (Whire, Spinach Green)
- Archaic & Later Bronzes
- Scholar's Objects, Scroll Weights, Inkstones
- Snuff Bottles, Lacquerware, Cloisonné
- Meiji Period Japanese Bronzes
- Samurai Swords, Inro, Netsuke
- Tibetan & Buddhist Bronzes
- Chinese Furniture
Don’t see your piece listed? Send photographs regardless — our valuers assess work well beyond this index. See the full catalogue
- Recently Acquired
A glimpse of recent purchases
Qing Dynasty Porcelain Vase
Acquired from a private seller, London
Qing Dynasty Porcelain Vase
Acquired from an estate, Surrey
Archaic-Style Bronze Vessel
Acquired from a private collector
What our clients say
“A seamless experience from start to finish. Immediate offer, discreet meeting, and superb service.”
Surrey
Private client
“A seamless experience from start to finish. Immediate offer, discreet meeting, and superb service.”
Surrey
Private client
“A seamless experience from start to finish. Immediate offer, discreet meeting, and superb service.”
Surrey
Private client
- Testimonials
Discretion, expertise, immediacy
Free, Confidential Valuations
No obligation, no public exposure — assessed entirely in private.
Same-Day Offers & Payment
Accept a valuation and receive funds the same day, by bank transfer or cash.
Specialist Authentication
Specialists who examine material, marks, and craftsmanship properly before every offer.
Fully Insured Collection
Home visits, hotel appointments, or insured postal packs — across the UK and Europe.
- Why Sell to Us
Auction versus private sale
- The Comparison
Selling through auction can mean a long wait and significant deductions before any proceeds reach you. Here’s how a private sale with us typically compares.
Feature
Total Received
Traditional Auction
Regent Street Antiques
Up to 100%
Figures reflect typical industry averages for seller fees, buyer’s premium, and settlement timelines at traditional auction. Individual auction houses vary — we’re happy to talk through your specific comparison.
- Selling Options
Sell however you prefer
Send photographs for the fastest route, or choose one of the ways below — every option is free, confidential, and fully insured.
- Frequently Asked
Selling your Chinese or Asian art, clarified
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