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On exhibit in “New Perspectives” will be a pair of blue and white porcelain jars and covers, China, Kangxi period (1662–1722). Shrubland Park Collection, UK, Vanderven & Vanderven Oriental Art.

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VANDERVEN & VANDERVEN ORIENTAL ART OPENS NEW GALLERY SPACE DEC. 17

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THE NETHERLANDS — Vanderven & Vanderven Oriental Art, dealers in Chinese porcelain and early terracotta and bronze objects, announce the opening of its new gallery space in ‘s-Hertogenbosch.

Veterans of TEFAF Maastricht and other leading fairs, the company has been working from private offices by appointment. The inaugural exhibition, “New Perspectives,” will be on view December 17–23 and reopening December 27–31 after the holidays.

“New Perspectives” was chosen as the title not only to represent the works on show, but also to emphasize the changes created by the new space. The objects have been carefully chosen to highlight the various disciplines that Vanderven & Vanderven specialize in, which the firm is now able to show in a manner that will appeal to both established collectors and new buyers alike.

A highlight of the exhibition will be the “Sancai Horse,” a statue from the Tang period (618–907).

The new gallery is housed in a former grammar school built in 1880, which has been completely renovated to create a modern, stylish space. The four showrooms will represent the gallery’s main areas of expertise, with each space approximately 130 feet square with large windows and high ceilings. Dark-stained oak floors finish the spaces.

The Terracotta Room is painted a warm red color to showcase early ceramics from the Han to the Tang periods such as horses, camels and other figures.

The gallery’s important collection of Sixteenth to Eighteenth Century Chinese underglaze blue will be seen together for the first time in the Blue & White Room.

The Enameled Porcelain Room will display porcelain decoration forms, including famille verte, famille noir, famille rose and enamel on biscuit.

The gray-blue Works of Art Room will house works of art such as early bronzes, cast iron vats and bells, Chinese Export silver, lacquer ware and Japanese art, and the ground floor gallery is to be used for social events as well as special exhibitions.

For information, +31 (0)73 614 6251 or www.vanderven-vanderven.com.