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Information About John and 'The Trudy and John
Neville Cohen Collection'
John Neville Cohen's late father George was a well known netsuke and inro collector and his
(now very rare) book 'In Search of Netsuke & Inro' is a much sought after publication. John has followed in his father's footsteps and together with his wife Trudy; they have been very keen collectors for well over 35 years.
They have owned and formed various collections of antiques and even a unique collection of Jensen 541S
Manuel Drive classic cars of the early 60's. John regularly used a special rare CV8 Jensen every day for over 30 years! But John's father certainly influenced him in favouring and appreciating the Asian antiques, his father, a great connoisseur of netsuke and
inro, particularly loved
(amongst other antiques) netsuke and inro and John grew
up sharing his passion. As a family they have always been
interested in the finest quality antiques, but have specialised
(since the early 1970's) in collecting; Japanese netsuke,
inro, ojime, and lacquer boxes, Chinese snuff bottles, jade, ivory and hard-stone carvings and
lastly
(but for over 20 years), Chinese pendants.
Over such a long period they could not fail to acquire a good deal of knowledge and experience in these subjects, that is one of the great advantages of
specialising! John gained so much too from handling and discussing pieces, with his father, luckily,
for so many years.
The common denominator of all the things, they collect, are their appreciation of what can only be described as brilliant craftsmanship. 'The Cohen Collection' of Asian antiques is Internationally well known amongst the Asian antique world.
John has published and made available on the Internet these two very fine reference works 'The Cohen Collection' together with 'In Search of Netsuke and Inro'. The connoisseur will be able to appreciate the excellent work of several 18th century master carvers as well as that of more recent artists.
'In Search of Netsuke and Inro' differs from most other studies, as it is not purely technical, although it contains useful and practical information.
In the hope of attracting new enthusiasts John's father George has written an entertaining account of his personal experiences in forming this collection, relating many amusing incidents as well as describing the pleasure and satisfaction to be enjoyed by those who collect these elusive miniatures of Japanese art.
The Internet site has well over 645 colour photographs, close ups of signatures and seals, plus descriptions by the world's top specialists, such as Neil K. Davey and Robert Hall, making it an invaluable reference study ' it also contains a number of
other articles too!
All 720 pages can be found at https://www.jncohen.com
John has written a number of articles (some were written quite a few years ago) with the hope of introducing readers to a fascinating pastime as well as providing some useful information to any 'would be' collectors
(or beginners) of these most beautiful works of art.
Most of the material, and there certainly is plenty, published on these subjects tends to be aimed at either informed collectors, or at the complete novice. The former presume knowledge is required at great depth, whilst the latter simply describes what can be found in a very basic way. John provides in his series of articles something between the two.
https://www.jncohen.com/_antiques/Articles/articles.htm
His personal views include some valuable advice that should help protect readers from making poor quality purchases. First time buyers are so often unaware of the considerations most collectors only acquire over many years. Although informative these articles also make for light reading, the enthusiasm and love of the subject really shines through!
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Summaries
of The Series of Articles
Japanese Netsuke and
Lacquer
Sprinkled,
Not Painted Pictures - Japanese Lacquer
(1,532 words*)
Explains what lacquer is, and how lacquer articles
were made and copied from the Chinese. Particularly about the
later 18th and early 19th century techniques created only by the
Japanese, when they became the unrivalled masters of the art! They created incredible works where pictures were formed by pouring and
sprinkling fine gold particles of various grades and pigments on to the
wet lacquer. This article describes fully these various
techniques.
Lacquer
sprinkled, not painted pictures
The Fascination of Japanese Lacquer Inro and Boxes
(2,411 words*)
Explaining what inro are, why and how they were made,
how they were worn and used, with some useful tips on the correct way
of handling inro. Boxes are dealt with in a similar way. Describing the choice of subject matter, the famous schools of lacquer
artists, where works by the master Zeshin can be seen, and the
questions that arise over the signatures.
The
fascination of inro & boxes
Netsuke, Ojime and Inro
Really Belong Together
(519
words*)
Explaining a little about what netsuke, inro and ojime are, also how
they were used, and the fact that although these antiques are often
collected separately they really belong to be together.
Netsuke,
ojime & inro really belong together
Keeping and
Handling Japanese Inro
(311
words*)
Describes how to care for, handle and
pick up inro in order to avoid the most common ways of damaging the
lacquer. Most important information for inexperienced collectors.
Keeping
and handling Japanese inro
Netsuke
Cord Holes
(Himotoshi) (431
words*)
About inspecting antique
netsuke, detailing the reason for different sized netsuke cord holes and
how they should be positioned. This
can be one way of recognising a poor quality modern netsuke.
Netsuke cord
holes (Himotoshi)
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The author has been a
keen Asian antique collector for many years helping to create 'The
Trudy and John Neville
Cohen Collection'. To see more of his articles please use the
following link: - https://www.jncohen.com/_antiques/Articles/articles.htm
John Neville Cohen's main homepage: - https://www.jncohen.net
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Chinese Snuff Bottles
Collecting Magical Stone Snuff Bottles
(2,623 words*)
Some personal thoughts on collecting in general, and
the possibilities in collecting Snuff Bottles. How to avoid the
normal mistakes made by most new collectors. Describing how stone
bottles were made, the ingenious way the Chinese made use of flaws to
create pictures and how to evaluate them. Also about John Cohen's
first snuff bottle purchase.
Magical
Stone Snuff Bottles
Sensations in Glass! Chinese Snuff Bottles
(1,668 words*)
How and why they decided to buy glass snuff
bottles. Detailing the amazing different types, explaining the
manufacturing techniques, and how to assess them. Dealing with:-
'Overlay Glass', 'Imperial Yellow', 'The Seal School' and 'Inside
Painted' snuff bottles. The incredible glass imitations of other
materials and how to recognise them. Some thoughts on how he
values them.
Sensations in Glass
Chinese Snuff Bottles - Collecting and Bribery (1,587words*)
All the finest of Chinese art forms can be found in
the form of snuff bottles. Details about collecting stone bottles
and assessing works with no signatures. Tips on what to look out
for when buying. Relates to the largest collection formed in
China by Chien-Lung's corrupt Prime minister, who was the wealthiest
man in the world. The collecting craze and how bottles have been
used for bribes.
Collecting
and Bribery
Heavy
Stones that Really Float! Chinese
Snuff Bottles
(605
words*)
All about antique hard stone Chinese snuff bottles that are
described as well hollowed out and the most amazing stone snuff
bottles that are so wonderfully hollowed out, that they will float
in water. Valuable
guidance for potential collectors of snuff bottles.
Heavy
Stones
That Really
Float!
Collecting
Only Unique Chinese Antiques – the What, How and Why.
(956 words*)
About collecting unique antique Chinese snuff bottles,
pendants and jade carvings. Explaining
in what way these are so unique and why the author did not only collect
snuff bottles. Some useful
thoughts for fellow collectors.
Collecting Only
Unique Chinese Antiques
Amazing
Pictures From Natural Flaws or Inclusions Found in Stones!
(884 words*)
How amazing pictures have been formed
from natural flaws or inclusions discovered in the stones, used by the
brilliant carvers of antique Chinese stone snuff bottles.
Amazing Pictures
From
Natural Flaws
Inside
Painted Chinese Snuff Bottles
(263
words*)
Describes these
extraordinary Chinese works of art and what aspects of inside painted
snuff bottles intrigue the author (a snuff bottle collector) most.
Inside
Painted Chinese Snuff Bottles
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The author has been a
keen Asian antique collector for many years helping to create 'The
Trudy
and John Neville
Cohen Collection'. To see more of his articles please use the
following link: - https://www.jncohen.com/_antiques/Articles/articles.htm
John Neville Cohen's main homepage: - https://www.jncohen.net
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Asian Antiques
Chains Carved Out of a Single Piece of Jade Rock - Chinese Jade Chain Vases
(502 words*)
About the incredible skills in carving Chinese jade vases with covers connected by a chain, where everything has been carved out of just one stone!
Chains Carved Out of a Single Piece of Jade Rock - Jade Chain Vases
Some of the Wealthiest Chinese are Now Investing in 18th Century Jade!
(787 words*)
Certain antique jade prices have broken records because some of the wealthiest Chinese are now investing in 18th Century Jade, as against being collectors. They have introduced a new set of values that are hard for the older collectors to appreciate.
Some of the Wealthiest Chinese are Now Investing in 18th Century Jade!
Asian Antiques & The Economic Crisis
(507
words*)
Asian antiques are still breaking records
in the auction rooms, despite the current economic crisis, also
explaining why this is, as well as providing guidance for new
collectors.
Asian Antiques & The
Economic Crisis
Finding The Best Bargains of All, Can Be So Surprising
(678 words*)
The author after many years experience,
in buying rather specialised antiques, has found to his surprise that
the very best bargains turned out not to be the ones he bought as such. But maybe there is a useful lesson to learn here for fellow
collectors.
Finding the Best
Bargains of All
How
Best to Begin Buying Antiques in Auction or From Dealers
(917 words*)
Some personal guidance on how
to begin buying antiques from dealers, or in the auction room, as a
collector. Some valuable insights not generally known, that will equally
apply to all types of antique collecting.
Buying
Antiques in Auctions or
From Dealers
Collecting
and Buying Values (2,611
words*)
Describes how, why, and what they collect. How the author relates
values, by comparing craftsmanship and comparative prices between the
subjects of interest to him. Plus information on how best to buy
at auction and from the dealers.
Collecting and Buying Values
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of words, not including the required link, that should read as
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The author has been a
keen Asian antique collector for many years helping to create 'The
Trudy and John Neville Cohen Collection'. To see more of his articles please use the
following link: -
https://www.jncohen.com/_antiques/Articles/articles.htm
John Neville Cohen's main homepage: - https://www.jncohen.net
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