December Newsletter

Dear Friends

Welcome to December and our final newsletter of 2021.

December 2021 proves a pivotal milestone in the life of steveslyjapaneseart.com, for it was exactly 10 years ago in December 2011 that Stagshead antiques ltd (my registered company name) was incorporated, and what an amazing personal journey those 10 years have been.

During these last 10 years my journey has taken me from that bricks and mortar premises in the New Forest, Stagshead antiques Ltd, to my online gallery Steveslyjapaneseart.com.

In between I became a regular exhibitor at the NEC and Olympia fairs naturally developing my eye whilst fast gaining a reputation as a specialist dealer in Japanese works of art from the Meiji period, an artform that I had always enjoyed collecting and trading in, although only part time. This rapid and successful growth inspired the launch of SteveSlyJapaneseart.com to coincide with the Summer Olympia event of 2016, a rebranding that better reflected exactly where my business was now fully focussed, and a platform that allowed me the opportunity to develop my passion of 40 years.

This rebranding exercise instantly opened a new window of opportunity that has subsequently led me to meet many of the world’s leading collectors and allowed me to handle some of the finest Meiji period works of art ever produced. Europe and the USA were now familiar destinations that have become important places to visit in the course of my work.

I am privileged to continue to be a regular supplier to world famous collections as well as assisting in the curation of private collections, with some of my finest pieces having been displayed in museums around the globe for all to enjoy.

It is my contention that this remarkable journey would not have been possible without a tremendous work ethic coupled with an absolute passion for Japanese works of art from the Meiji period.

Of course without the Japanese art collectors around the globe buying into and sharing my passion, the journey may have ended a long time ago as a mere pipe dream.

I look forward to sharing the next chapter of my story as it unfolds, and who knows maybe the steveslyjapaneseart.com 20^th anniversary newsletter in 2031.

As a an animal lover and dog owner I am now seeking a new home for this delightful bronze Chin Dog okimono playfully resting upon a mixed metal ball, as subscribers to our newsletter you have the first opportunity to permanently adopt him before he goes live to the world.

In celebration of our 10^th anniversary and as reward for your loyalty, the first e-mail enquiry I receive this morning will be receive a £1,000 discount on this very special piece of Japanese metalware.

With inflation apparently running at over 5% next year, stock markets and currency exchanges all over the place, and interest rate rises looming, I am absolutely convinced that many smart people will continue to place their hard earned savings into tangible investments such as this special item, I for one most certainly will be.

Have a lovely peaceful Christmas.

Sincere best wishes

Steve