Three Things To Consider When Buying An Antique Tibetan Painting Or An Antique C

Posted by miaasmith on May 10th, 2017

Whether you are buying antiques for their aesthetic value or for your collection, they can be a wise and interesting addition in many ways. However, you need to be vigilant so that you can get the right value for money and can continue to treasure your possession for a good long time.

Before making a purchase, do your research on the kind of antique that you plan to buy. The history and significance of an antique Tibetan thangka would be different from that of an antique Chinese bronze statue. Knowing about both would make it possible for you to be able to tell the difference too. And here are the three most important areas that you need to know about, so that you can make informed and appropriate purchases.

1. Learn about the material: The material used in statues and paintings is drastically different from each other. So, when you know what you are looking for, it would automatically get easier to look for it. It is not only the theme or the aesthetic appeal of the thangkas that you should be focusing on but also the quality and the kind of base on which it is painted. Similarly, examine the quality and purity of the metal when buying a bronze statue.

2. Gather significant historical information: The value of an antique also depends on its historical significance. When you are aware of the particular styles of work, the materials, the motifs, themes and so on of different periods of time, it would not be easy for anyone to trick you into buying a less valuable piece that does not really belong to the era promised by the seller. One of the smartest ways to go about it is to familiarize yourself with and then memorize the distinct linear styles, themes, choice of colors and other distinct features of the paintings and statues made in Tibet and China during different years.

3. Learn how to identify a fake: In tune with the points mentioned above, the more you are aware and informed, the better would you be at being able to identify a fake. The latter is not so easy because some of them are replicated so perfectly that even the most experienced collectors can be fooled. You should learn the tricks and techniques of identifying these replicas and then being able to analyze their beauty, quality, actual age of the artifact and all other significant aspects.

Author’s bio: The author is a blogger. This article is about buying an antique Tibetan painting or an antique Chinese bronze statue. Click here www.thebuddhagallery.com