Used pot value?

[nathanbs]

Hmm,

I do wonder how many Bonsai pots out of China, as genuine antiques, were really used as pots, and not incense holders or other. Later having holes drilled for use as pots by the Japanese.
Good example I believe is the pot used for, is it the Shimpaku called - Mishi Shiba? [ See Mr. Valavanis's magazine - on Junipers ]

The problem with Luxuries, is it is the world of the Affluent and I doubt Bonsai pots, even from Tokoname or it's Mother Yi Xing, will gain in value.
But this is a hobby, and not a profession, if it were a profession, the rules would change.

Now ask me over the years, how often this type of discussion has come up- hmm
Good Day
Anthony

Good quality tokoname pots certainly go up in value especially when the potter passes away.

 

[fourteener]

Good quality tokoname pots certainly go up in value especially when the potter passes away.

I think they go up in value for a moment, but then another popular potter takes their place and everyone is in a rush to gather those pots which makes them go up in value. In the end, buy what you really like. Then when you sell them years later you'll be more enthusiastic about your items.

 

[ABCarve]

I think they go up in value for a moment, but then another popular potter takes their place and everyone is in a rush to gather those pots which makes them go up in value. In the end, buy what you really like. Then when you sell them years later you'll be more enthusiastic about your items.

Ahhhhh yes "collecting".....it's a bit of a disease....some would call it "hoarding with a focus".

 

[Ron Dennis]

Then why do they buy them. Something is worth what people pay....or is your statement figurative?

There is an old saying that is very true. When the "value" exceeds the "price" by so much as 1 penny, people will buy. Value is our own perception and we may be right but we are often wrong.

As to pots, are you referring to known potters' work or mass produced pots? I enjoy learning more about the potters and their work and actually enjoy the search for older pots that appeal to me. Collecting pots seems to be a lot like our trees. As we learn more and grow in our ability, we only buy quality trees and are no longer satisfied with the ones we mistakenly bought. Same for pots.

 

[ABCarve]

Value is our own perception and we may be right but we are often wrong.

It is our own perception and it's only right or wrong when a new transaction lurks. If that transaction never happens you've done well and only your heirs can complain.

 

[bonsaibp]

Especially the 200 year old kind.

Or cheap 2 year old ones.