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Passionate sinologists, we have lived, studied and
travelled in Asia over the last 30 years. Our re-
search concentrated on Oriental culture and
classical art with two specific interests in Buddhist
sculpture and Chinese scholar objects. We have
studied the traditional cultures of the various
ethnic groups of this vast region and more specifi-
cally their beliefs, myths and artistic expressions. In
archeology, our concentration has been on cross-
cultural influences. We are interested in art that
reflects a vision of the world close to nature and
the spirits that animate it.
Our passionate interest in this field, years of
research, study and a nostalgic fascination for the
whole ambience of the auction house are what
motivated us to collect. In 2001 we opened our
gallery in the prestigious antique quarter of the
Sablon in Brussels.
Our relation with the object goes through dif-
ferent stages and each acquisition has its own
story. First there is the quest to find it, then careful
research, investigation and study before finally sha-
ring our knowledge with appreciative collectors.
We carefully vet and guarantee the authenticity of
our objects. All items are sold with a detailed des-
cription, expertise and condition report. We utilize
specialized laboratories for the scientific tests
which help us to confirm the age of our pieces.
Paola D'Alatri and Howard Wei