Expertise
As a collector and dealer I specialize in original large format
19th century photographs with an emphasis on ethnographic images
from Japan, China, Indian sub-continent and the Pacific Rim. My
topographical emphasis is on the same countries with the addition
to North & South America. To me the most important thing is
the image, not who the photographer was. If it is known who the
photographer was then that is a bonus. My niche in the photographic
market for 19th century images is for the ethnographic studies
and many have been acquired by museums and colectors around the
world.
In
an average year I'll probably look at upwards of 100,000 images
and purchase around 500. My job is to select the best of what
I see, judging the photographs on the composition, condition and
rarity. By doing so I make it easier for my clients to make their
own selections.
My general rule is to only buy photographs I personally like and
can live with for a lifetime. I continue to search for great images
and travel on a regular basis to different countries in my quest
and network with dozens of collectors.
