Adrien von Ferscht 皇甫安
Adrien von Ferscht [皇甫安] is considered the leading expert for Chinese Export Silver and continues to research this unique silver category within the context of 2200 years of silver-making in China
He acts as an independent consultant and expert to museums, important private collections and private collectors, academics and enthusiasts around the world
He is Strategic Researcher at Tsinghua University, Beijing
He is a Member of the Academic Committee of the Academy for the International Communication of Chinese Culture at Beijing Normal University
He is an Honorary Research Fellow at University of Glasgow currently carrying out in-depth academic research into six main focus areas in conjunction with Tsinghua University, Beijing
He has compiled a detailed body of work [over 1000 pages] CHINESE EXPORT SILVER – The Definitive Collectors’ Guide” published in digital format – the most detailed reference guide for this unique silver category with information on over 350 individual retail and manufacturing silversmiths
He undertakes public lectures on the subject of Chinese Export Silver; the 2200-year history of Chinese silver making; the history of Jews in China, their influence on Chinese silver making and their centuries old network on the Silk Road between Venice and Chang’an. He also lectures on Chinese Culture and the significance of the new “One Road, One Belt” initiative
Adrien is actively collaborates with several universities, museums and academics on an international level and writes regularly for publications around the world.
Please excuse prior difficulties in sending a link with pictures of my Chinese Tang style silver bowl. I believe the problem solved and the link is;
http://www.aagaines.com/inventory/chinesesilverbowla.html
Hi Adrien,
You have helped me in the past. A friend has a silver flask which may be Chinese Export. Could you take a look at it?
Thank you,
Kelly T Keating
Hi,
I’m interested in chopmarked coins, somewhat related to your area. I publish a newsletter [The Chopmark News] dealing with the subject and in every issue, I do an interview with someone of interest. This could be a coin dealer, important collector or researcher, an academic or anyone interested in silver in Qing China. Thus, I would be interested in interviewing you.
I’d be happy to send you a link to our club’s publications. Just email me at: chopmarknews@gmail.com . If you agree to an interview [which will probably be done by email] I will put together some questions for you.
Let me thank you in advance and I look forward to hearing from you.
Colin Gullberg
Dear Mr. von Ferscht:
I am a researcher of early golf in China and would be interested to read your two articles: “The longest running gentleman’s agreement in the history of world trade” and “Chinese export silver – the Glasgow connection.” The links on the website no longer works.
I would highly appreciate it if you could send me a copy by email.
Best regards!
Wayne Xing
Amherst, MA, USA
I’m hoping some reader would respond with any information on Miniature Chinese Silver Archaic style vessels. The “You” or covered vessels with swing handles that range in size of 3 to 4 inches in height. These have archaic design panels which Mimic to some degree Ming to Qing Bronze Archaistic vessels and vases. any dating information, crafts shops, products, greatly appreciated. I am new to the Silver area to a great extend. thanks, Bruce K.
Been trying to buy your book for many months now.
Tried everything:
Joined Worthpoint and spent a couple of hundred
Joined a research book site – another hundred
Still no book…
Same here! Have not been able to purchase in any kind of way. Please e-mail me am very interested.