Vanderven Oriental Art
Vanderven Oriental Art
Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art
Locations
Vanderven Oriental Art - Est. 1968
Vanderven Oriental Art is an internationally renowned family run business specialising in Chinese art. The emphasis of the collection lies in Chinese ceramics; porcelain from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries and early pottery from the Han and Tang periods. We also have an outstanding and varied collection of Chinese works of art including (archaic) bronzes, jades, glass, wooden and iron objects. The objects in our collection are sourced all over the world, including many private European collections. This ensures that the pieces have an outstanding provenance. With our magnificent library, large archives and continuous study, we are always expanding our knowledge adding more depth to the pieces in the collection.
Since 1968 – nearly 60 years of Excellence
Vanderven Oriental Art was founded on the auspicious day 8 -8-1968 – the year of the monkey - by Clemens van der Ven and his sister Bea. Starting out as a general antiques shop, their drive, passion and eye for beautiful objects quickly earned them a loyal client base and excellent reputation. In the subsequent years, his wife Neeltje joined the business; and during a trip to the Far East in the 1980’s, they became so enthusiastic about Chinese art, that they decided to focus on this specific area. Now, after nearly 60 years in the business, Vanderven Oriental Art is considered one of the world’s leading international dealers in the field of Chinese art and ceramics.
Team
In 1993, Floris van der Ven joined Vanderven Oriental Art, after international traineeships with Neuse (Bremen), Kugel (Paris) and Spink’s (London). Since 2007, he has been in charge of the day-to-day running of the business, and in 2012 he took over ownership. He works alongside his wife Nynke van der Ven – van Wyngaarden, who graduated with a MA in History of Art and is responsible for the research, publications and marketing activities.
We attend and participate in important events worldwide including TEFAF Maastricht - of which Vanderven was one of the founding dealers. We also show in other first-class events such as our national fair PAN Amsterdam and the Printemps Asiatiques in Paris. With all our activities, we aim to reach a broad international public, enabling us to share our collection, knowledge and enthusiasm with the world.
Expertise & Service
Owning a ‘Vanderven’ should always bring great pleasure, as well as being of great cultural interest. Our philosophy is that buying good quality antiques is a wise choice - as you have not only spent your money soundly, but can also enjoy the object in your home. Additionally, antiques are an extremely sustainable product, appreciated and treasured for many years and often lovingly passed on to the next generation.
We always provide a certificate of authenticity with our objects and all the relevant academic information is included in a written report. Early terracotta wares are also supplied with an original thermos-luminescence test. Additional services we can provide or advise on include consignment sales, authentication and insurance appraisals, collection inventories & cataloguing, advice on display and lighting, shipping and storage, restorations and conservation.
Vanderven Oriental Art is an internationally renowned family run business specialising in Chinese art. The emphasis of the collection lies in Chinese ceramics; porcelain from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries and early pottery from the Han and Tang periods. We also have an outstanding and varied collection of Chinese works of art including (archaic) bronzes, jades, glass, wooden and iron objects. The objects in our collection are sourced all over the world, including many private European collections. This ensures that the pieces have an outstanding provenance. With our magnificent library, large archives and continuous study, we are always expanding our knowledge adding more depth to the pieces in the collection.
Since 1968 – nearly 60 years of Excellence
Vanderven Oriental Art was founded on the auspicious day 8 -8-1968 – the year of the monkey - by Clemens van der Ven and his sister Bea. Starting out as a general antiques shop, their drive, passion and eye for beautiful objects quickly earned them a loyal client base and excellent reputation. In the subsequent years, his wife Neeltje joined the business; and during a trip to the Far East in the 1980’s, they became so enthusiastic about Chinese art, that they decided to focus on this specific area. Now, after nearly 60 years in the business, Vanderven Oriental Art is considered one of the world’s leading international dealers in the field of Chinese art and ceramics.
Team
In 1993, Floris van der Ven joined Vanderven Oriental Art, after international traineeships with Neuse (Bremen), Kugel (Paris) and Spink’s (London). Since 2007, he has been in charge of the day-to-day running of the business, and in 2012 he took over ownership. He works alongside his wife Nynke van der Ven – van Wyngaarden, who graduated with a MA in History of Art and is responsible for the research, publications and marketing activities.
We attend and participate in important events worldwide including TEFAF Maastricht - of which Vanderven was one of the founding dealers. We also show in other first-class events such as our national fair PAN Amsterdam and the Printemps Asiatiques in Paris. With all our activities, we aim to reach a broad international public, enabling us to share our collection, knowledge and enthusiasm with the world.
Expertise & Service
Owning a ‘Vanderven’ should always bring great pleasure, as well as being of great cultural interest. Our philosophy is that buying good quality antiques is a wise choice - as you have not only spent your money soundly, but can also enjoy the object in your home. Additionally, antiques are an extremely sustainable product, appreciated and treasured for many years and often lovingly passed on to the next generation.
We always provide a certificate of authenticity with our objects and all the relevant academic information is included in a written report. Early terracotta wares are also supplied with an original thermos-luminescence test. Additional services we can provide or advise on include consignment sales, authentication and insurance appraisals, collection inventories & cataloguing, advice on display and lighting, shipping and storage, restorations and conservation.
