LHA PURSUITS | Anthony Wu

Anthony Wu

Asian Works of Art Specialist and Appraiser

Anthony Wu is one of Canada’s premier and most experienced Asian Art specialists. He is a certified Chinese Art appraiser with the Appraisers Association of America and provides Asian Art consultation, valuation and research for various auction houses, museums and private clients in Canada and the USA. He is regularly called upon by outlets, such as Orientations Magazine, to provide insight on market trends. With a primary focus on Chinese Art, his company Anthony Wu Art Consultants also specializes in art from Japan, Korea, the Himalayas, India, Southeast Asia and the Islamic World.

Follow Anthony Wu: @anthonywuart

Anthony Wu grew up in Toronto with a passion for the visual arts. Following his tenure at Toronto University, where he received his B.A. and M.A., he worked in the auction industry for ten years. Today, he runs a premiere Asian Art consulting firm, Anthony Wu Art. We asked Anthony to pick his favorite items from our upcoming September 25-26 Asian Works of Art auction.

With his intense eyes and fierce expression, this armoured guardian would have protected the tomb of a Tang Dynasty noble. These types of ceramic figures have taken a slight hit in the market during the 2000’s, but they are definitely making a comeback for both collectors and interior designers.

Its rare turquoise ground is covered with graceful lotus blooms and scrolling vine, all highlighted with a gilded outline. Similar examples can be found in important museum collections around the world. And it features a Qianlong six-character imperial mark.[

These large and colorful wall panels would have originally been seat cushion covers from the 19^th Century. They have an incredible decorative look and would be a bright addition to any room.

Despite the large size, the details and anatomy of this beast is simply incredible. These large-scale dragons would have been a feature Japanese export to the Western market during the late 19^th Century, and today, it would still command a presence in the center of a living room.

More elephants! These two are simply endearing with their compressed proportions and colorful saddles. Their precise uses of multi-colored enamels display the expertise of Qing Dynasty craftsmen. I also love the way the copper wires playfully emulate the wrinkles of these fantastic beasts.

These types of mirrors were extremely popular during the 18^th and 19^th Century when Europeans and Americans wanted a glimpse of what life in the Orient was like – all from the comfort of their living room. It didn’t matter that most of these scenes were contrived for a Western audience, as this medium remained prevalent until the early 20^th Century. What fascinates me is the Western influence the Chinese artists used to create this painting – the bright hues, elegant shading and simple perspective.

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