Carl Wantrup has been dealing in Asian art for over twenty-five years, specialising in Japanese, Chinese and Korean works of art including ceramics, lacquer, sculpture, painting, scholar art, and arts of the Japanese tea ceremony.
During this time, he has established strong connections in the Australian and international art market.
He is an independent researcher in Japanese studio ceramics from the Middle Edo Period through to the Showa Period, and has written articles and given presentations on Japanese and Chinese ceramics and other works of art for institutions and associations in Australia.
Carl is an Approved Valuer for Asian art under the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, and regularly provides valuations for public institutions and private collectors.
We look forward to assisting you, whether you are buying or selling a work of art, or seeking a valuation or other advice. We guarantee the authenticity, dating and stated condition of all of our works of art. We also regularly buy singular art works of quality and collections directly from collectors.
Testimonials
Carl Wantrup is one of the great dealers of the future who brings an unparalleled breadth and depth of knowledge to his profession. His contacts in Japan and his familiarity with Japanese dealers, joined to his experience in the field and his passion for Japanese art, enables him to access the best that is available. To this we can add his integrity and trustworthy past performance to make him the dealer par excellence.
Daniel McOwan OAM, Director, Hamilton Art Gallery 1988-2015
I have known Carl Wantrup for more than ten years, initially when I was convenor of the Asian Art Society of Australia in Victoria. I later knew him as a private dealer, and through his work in an auction house when he sold some of my Asian art collection. Carl is impressively professional to deal with. He has a broad and substantial knowledge of Asian art and the art market, an excellent eye, and a manner that is honest, tactful and straightforward.
Boris Kaspiev, collector
I have known Carl for over thirty years. Carl is extremely knowledgeable with his chosen fields of Japanese and Chinese fine and rare items. I highly recommend Carl as you would never find a more genuine and honest valuer / dealer.
John Ainger, Auctioneer and Valuer