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Find Asian & Tribal Artifacts to enjoy everyday

Our specialty is Chinese and Japanese treasures

Items of exceptional rarity and visual wonder.

Learn, see and touch items from past dynasties. We even have pottery and jade from Ca. B.C. 300. Jade, porcelain, snuff bottles, Buddhas, pottery, seals, vases, bowls, wood carvings, furniture, curiosities that have all survived and been cherished. From a time when craftsmanship thrived and artistry was revered we have glimpses into history that are a welcome addition to the present.

 

Build your collection; live with joy

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New items are always arriving. There is a kind of thrill to seeing items that may have been untouched in private collection for years.

If you are creating wonder in your home or office, West End has unusual, rare and beautiful treasures to extend your personality and show your style. If you are a collector we can help you curate your collection.

We have a large selection of antiques from across the world. Whether you are looking for something from China, Japan, Africa or Papua New Guinea, or elsewhere there’s a good chance you’ll find it here.

 

Explore Tribal Treasures

When you visit us, you will be engulfed in a treasure trove of history. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be glad to give you insight into each artifact in our store.

All of our tribal antiques have been rigorously selected, authenticated, and preserved. As history lovers, our goal is to provide each person that walks through our doors with a genuine piece of history that will stand the test of time. That is why we stand by the period and condition of each piece’s description.

We have a wide selection of antiques available at our store beyond Asian and tribal works of art. We are proud to represent authentic tribal and ethnographic items from a diverse variety of regions across the world.

 

Restore Your Antiques

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Antique restoration is the process of making artifacts appear like-new. Restoration is also a way of preserving antiques against further deterioration. There are many different ways to restore an antique, all of which are contingent on the size and scope of the repairs needed.

Whether you have a painting that needs retouching or a statue with a chip, the staff at West End Antiques will help you restore or repair your antique. We have tremendous love and appreciation for antiques and want to make sure that your item looks refreshed by the time it is returned. This passion is evident in our consummate attention to detail and meticulousness.

 

Get Appraisals - Learn so that you can make decisions

Do you have rare items but are unsure of their value. Having the knowledge of a piece’s value can help in many ways. There are many reasons why having a professional appraisal is important for owners/buyers of fine things. It is practical but also just interesting.

Antiques Roadshow made it a sport to appraise items and realize their worth. The CNN article published with the headline ”Chinese bowl bought for $35 at a yard sale sold for over $700,000” shows that there are treasures but underscores that there are reproductions. Knowledge is power

Many of our clients find that a professional appraisal can help them make decisions on whether to keep, insure, divest or make a museum donation.

West End Antiques has a powerful approach to Appraisals that pays off. We have partnerships with experts on the East Coast and West Coast. All items have a Midwest, East and West valuation so that the ultimate appraisal is not skewed by geography. You also know that your appraisal has been backed up by more than one expert. Priceless.

Professional Appraisals provide documentation for Insurance and Legal Purposes :

  • Estate and Trust planning

  • Gifts and Donations

  • Division of assets

  • For tax reasons; I.R.S. (including Form 8283)

  • West End will provide Testimony as Expert Witness​

​Professional Appraisals Provide Perspective on Fair Market and Replacement Valuations:

  • Chinese Antiques and Works of Art

  • Japanese Antiques and Works of Art

  • Korean Antiques and Works of Art

  • African Art and Artifacts

  • Papua New Guinea Art and Artifacts

  • Oceanic Art and Artifacts

  • European and American paintings and works of art

Michael Banks Appraisals for West End Antiques, Inc. charges an hourly fee basis only - Never on a percentage basis.  You are assured that your appraisals are made without conflict of interest:  Michael Banks Appraisals for West End Antiques, Inc., does not offer to buy or to sell appraised art.

Please Inquire regarding:

  • General Consultant Services

  • Investment Counseling

  • Fiduciary Property Disposition Counseling

  • Restorations: estimates given in writing

Highest Professional Standards Strictly Maintained.