Chinese Auction Fraud Market, How NOT to get Ripped Off

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Peter Combs is an independent Asian art appraiser, consultant, and dealer, and his KZfaq 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.
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Some of the videos on Combs' channel feature him discussing specific artworks or objects and sharing his expertise on their history, materials, and craftsmanship. He also offers appraisals of Asian art collections, providing insights into the value and authenticity of different pieces.
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@laurensettles4789 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@priscillaridgway268 2 жыл бұрын

Well you know how to take the hot air out of the sails. Thanks for navigating for us!

@danndeelion 2 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!

@Timur18056 2 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.

@possiblyhuman3114 2 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. :)

@FranssensM 5 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.

@vickyatauthenticappraisale1261 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter! This is another great video that not only educates collectors but helps the Industry.

@kevinchambers1101 2 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.

@damnbrosky 2 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.

@seabee5695 2 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. 👏👏👏

@harrodguy 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information as usual Peter. Thanks for doing such a great service.

@sherryfriend7239 Жыл бұрын

Love your presentation. Said by a person who used to work for an art forger.

@robertschlesinger1342 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Very interesting, informative and worthwhile video. A must see for all collectors.

@jayl5009 Жыл бұрын

The problem is that most people nowadays don't understand the concept of "beauty" that people in the past once did.

@lorriedmussett4692 2 жыл бұрын

😅😅 " Hello my name is Newbie " Loved Peter

@strangevintageyeah6674 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter! And thanks for helping us sort out collection of gems and dudes. :)

@otobosza128 2 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.

@luiscanoa110 3 ай бұрын

Ai think that are very very important what you said about all the biseness of antiques items end au hions houses because with your help very people can now how tho do end how tho identify the false porcelains that exist in the marked so its very important that you said this things!!!

@jt4369 Жыл бұрын

Very educational. Thank you.

@khoi5591 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks Peter

@gillyphipps4457 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate this straightforward information … priceless👍

@johnnywapstra9973 2 жыл бұрын

Always interesting and informative, thanks Peter.

@kennyz448 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, very helpful as always

@patriciahammes5574 2 жыл бұрын

More great info! Knowledge is powerful. Thanks for educating us!

@user-qr6hp1pv4d 11 ай бұрын

Very interesting. Many thanks

@geoff9097 2 жыл бұрын

Great video every thing makes more sense now thank you

@mingbaakmei2601 2 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.

@joan8178 Жыл бұрын

Learned SO much. Thank you. Really enjoy your vids & learn a lot.

@theinvestmentabc6245 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter for all your great videos! Love them like always ❤️

@thomascabral8443 2 жыл бұрын

exactly,, always learning,,

@danbeaulieu5567 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter hope your having a great summer!

@PeterCombs 2 жыл бұрын

I am!

@Natealleycat 2 жыл бұрын

Another Invaluable resource from our guy Peter. Thanks so much

@LALA-ph9oj 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much very informative I have learnt a lot. Not many people do what you do much appreciated

@Johnmartin-vz7yc 2 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!

@jordanbbeyonce3088 2 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

@paullund7486 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@thievinggoats4806 2 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!

@lorriedmussett4692 2 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!!!

@ifyouknowyouknow2101 2 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.

@picoluanifyable Жыл бұрын

thank you. Hungry for more, I particularly like your infos on chinese culture

@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!!

@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!

@josephaziz785 2 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.

@christinaruggiano7925 2 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.

@christinaruggiano7925 2 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?

@rubensonmusic7523 2 жыл бұрын

@@christinaruggiano7925 agree!

@Crossword131 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter.

@charlotteritchie3338 2 жыл бұрын

A+

@user-md9qk5gb9d 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@SteveWalkey 2 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.

@robertluff2357 2 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 KZfaq. There is always something useful to learn.

@davidnimmo5115 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Peter for your advice I think that I will stick to the top auction house from now on 👍

@manifoldnook1 2 жыл бұрын

Peter Combs the bane of the fake auctioneer market. I love it!

@susprime7018 2 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.

@andrzejput4817 Жыл бұрын

Cool🔥

@lulubird2351 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you LuAnn F.

@realchinese9834 2 жыл бұрын

keep up good work Peter...😄。。。

@avianfish8732 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!

@mikeharrington5593 2 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

@anatolianrugs9348 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the valuable information you have given. Can not chemical tests be done for all antique porcelain and other antiques?

@16CrockerLane 2 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-marketing 2 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.

@rubensonmusic7523 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Bless 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........

@bobolpatrick3789 2 жыл бұрын

merci

@shangshang2408 2 жыл бұрын

hi what to join in hk ?

@EM-fr5br 2 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!

@rubensonmusic7523 2 жыл бұрын

A triple +

@JW-vo9fi 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, Are you familiar with Oakridge Auction Gallery in Ashburn, VA? What do you think about them? Thanks, Jacob

@michaelkelson9575 2 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-vo9fi 2 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

@johnnytchung1762 8 ай бұрын

❤👍👏🙏

@hansjiang568 Жыл бұрын

Peter As far as I know that Bonhams Auction is not honest one。

@johnnytchung1762 8 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👏👏👏🙏😊

@bradbailey5807 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.