Unique pieces of the highest quality

Chinese Art

Over 50 years of experience

Your expert in rare & authentic Chinese art of the highest quality.

The assurance of buying unique pieces.

Valuation, research, consignment or restoration. How can we advise you?

Our expertise and in-depth knowledge, are combined with an exceptionally high-level of research, advice and service. As a small family business, we really believe in the importance of providing a bespoke service with a very personal touch.

Our latest endeavours

Stay up to date about the newest pieces of Chinese art, exhibitions, collections and other inspiring news about Oriental artworks and our services.

Because Paris is Always a Good Idea...

Published on 04 April 2023

We were so happy to be able to greet so many of you during TEFAF Maastricht last March. It was also such a joy to be able to do the whole event without restrictions. But there has been no time to sit still, as we are in full-swing of the preparations for our participation in the Printemps Asiatique in Paris. We are particularly delighted to be exhibiting in Red Lacquer Room of the iconic Red Pagoda.

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TEFAF Maastricht 2023

Published on 12 December 2022

We are so very pleased that TEFAF Maastricht will go ahead in its normal timeslot in March! We would love te welcome you at the MECC.

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China's Hidden Century

Published on 04 April 2023

In a global first, the resilience and innovation of 19th-century China is revealed in a major new exhibition. The exhibition is underpinned by a four-year research project supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, and led by the British Museum and London University, in collaboration with over 100 scholars from 14 countries.

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Discover the beauty of Oriental art in all our catalogues and magazines

Each catalogue is carefully made and dedicated to a specific type, period or collection of the finest Chinese artwork. In our magazines we want to share and show you the things that inspire us every day.

Dining Room Transition

We transformed our former 'Red Room' into a beautiful contemporary dining room. When Chinese Art meets Interior you can create magic!

Vanderven history

Over 50 years of experience

In the last 50 years we have earnt an excellent reputation, on which existing and new clients can rely. Now, with the second generation at the helm, we have built up a broad and varied collection with an extensive and reliable worldwide network in which we source our works. The variety of objects is just immense – which never fails to surprise and encourage us. .

It's the team effort that transforms an artwork in a Vanderven object.

The company is run by a small but expert team of three. Each one of us has it's own expertise with one passion we all share: Chinese art.

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