Collecting fine European and Oriental antiques, arms, armor, and art is a long tradition in our Family. It was started by my grandfather, a successful businessman in the textile industry and an avid collector of art and antiques. My parents continued this family tradition; their collection was well-known among art and antique collectors and museums.
As a child, I was lucky to have grown up in a household where my parents shared a love for collecting. I found myself particularly drawn to oriental and European art, including antique arms and armor, and loved visiting museums and private collections. To enhance my knowledge, I read specialized books from different parts of the world. I started buying antiques with my parents from a young age, and eventually, I began building my own personal collection. This passion led me to become an antique dealer in the 1970s.
Our business expanded, and in 1983, we opened our gallery in the world-famous Art and Antiques district on Yorkville Ave, Toronto downtown.
Museums, dealers, and world-famous collectors are among our numerous clients. Many of our business relationships have turned into personal friendships.
For over 40 years, I have provided expert services to museums, insurance companies, auction houses, collectors, and TV stations.
For decades, I have been a senior consultant to the Department of Near Eastern and Asian Civilizations (NEAC) at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto, Canada. I have advised the Museum on new exhibit acquisitions and loaned some of our artifacts for the various exhibitions at ROM.
Presently, we run our business solely online from our office in Ottawa downtown.
