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Simon Pilling, East Asian Art & Interiors, offers clients a tailored and discreet service in the acquisition and display of fine East Asian Art. Specialising in Japanese lacquer from the seventeenth to 21^st centuries, and fine illustrated woodblock printed books, my work builds on a lifelong interest in the traditional fine and decorative arts of Japan, coupled to a passion for the country’s artistic culture and way of life. For me the story behind each work of art — its provenance, its use, its cultural significance — is as important as the intrinsic beauty and craftsmanship of the piece itself.

Clients’ interests may range from building a private collection, to acquiring a specific piece for display that will express personal artistic ideals. As a practising architect for over 30 years, I have great respect for the Japanese approach to interior design and display, and am always pleased to work with a client to discover how the setting of an artwork in a specific location can both transform the quality of space and enhance the pleasure to be gained from any piece.

My goal is to build long-term trusting relationships with discriminating clients in the acquisition or disposal of fine East Asian Art. Through regular travel in Japan I have developed a wide network of connections with Japanese artists and dealers from whom I am able to source fine pieces. My ongoing research and scholarship, building on an MA in East Asian Art gained at Sotheby’s, ensures that clients may confidently rely on a professional service and advice based on in-depth expertise.

Please contact me if you would like to know more, or feel that I could help find the special piece that eludes you, refine your existing collection, or assist you with a new project.