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The finest objects brought to you by Natalie Alfers
“Whether it’s Japanese art or Tibetan Buddhist art, I have a passion for anything that can tell a story.”
For Natalie, an exchange year in Japan during high school set a life-long passion in motion. Fascinated by Japan, she wanted to learn everything she could about it, which led her to study Japanese language and culture at university. Alongside Japanese culture, Natalie had a second passion: art. She pursued a Bachelor's degree in art history and later landed her first job at a German auction house specialising in East Asian art. These experiences in the art trade increased her interest in Japanese art, motivating her to gain a deeper knowledge about the field and other Asian art, such as Tibetan Buddhist art. After one year on the job, Natalie went back to university to get a Master's degree in Asian and Islamic art history. According to Natalie, any object can tell a story. Whether that’s paintings, ceramics, lacquer, Buddhist art, or bronze; only in studying them, is it possible to gain a deep insight into history and culture. And the chance of discovering interesting and unique objects is the very reason why Natalie loves the art market and auctions. When she worked at Van Ham Fine Art Auctions, Natalie was responsible for evaluating and curating Japanese Netsuke, Inrō, ivory carvings and Okimono. By using her extensive knowledge and experience in the art market, Natalie aims to make Asian and Japanese arts on Catawiki more accessible to everyone who shares a love for collecting antiques.
For Natalie, an exchange year in Japan during high school set a life-long passion in motion. Fascinated by Japan, she wanted to learn everything she could about it, which led her to study Japanese language and culture at university. Alongside Japanese culture, Natalie had a second passion: art. She pursued a Bachelor's degree in art history and later landed her first job at a German auction house specialising in East Asian art. These experiences in the art trade increased her interest in Japanese art, motivating her to gain a deeper knowledge about the field and other Asian art, such as Tibetan Buddhist art. After one year on the job, Natalie went back to university to get a Master's degree in Asian and Islamic art history. According to Natalie, any object can tell a story. Whether that’s paintings, ceramics, lacquer, Buddhist art, or bronze; only in studying them, is it possible to gain a deep insight into history and culture. And the chance of discovering interesting and unique objects is the very reason why Natalie loves the art market and auctions. When she worked at Van Ham Fine Art Auctions, Natalie was responsible for evaluating and curating Japanese Netsuke, Inrō, ivory carvings and Okimono. By using her extensive knowledge and experience in the art market, Natalie aims to make Asian and Japanese arts on Catawiki more accessible to everyone who shares a love for collecting antiques.
- Specialised in Japanese Art
- Worked at Museum of East Asian Art Cologne, Germany
- Her last job was at Van Ham Fine Art Auctions, Cologne, Germany
For Natalie, an exchange year in Japan during high school set a life-long passion in motion. Fascinated by Japan, she wanted to learn everything she could about it, which led her to study Japanese language and culture at university. Alongside Japanese culture, Natalie had a second passion: art. She pursued a Bachelor's degree in art history and later landed her first job at a German auction house specialising in East Asian art. These experiences in the art trade increased her interest in Japanese art, motivating her to gain a deeper knowledge about the field and other Asian art, such as Tibetan Buddhist art. After one year on the job, Natalie went back to university to get a Master's degree in Asian and Islamic art history. According to Natalie, any object can tell a story. Whether that’s paintings, ceramics, lacquer, Buddhist art, or bronze; only in studying them, is it possible to gain a deep insight into history and culture. And the chance of discovering interesting and unique objects is the very reason why Natalie loves the art market and auctions. When she worked at Van Ham Fine Art Auctions, Natalie was responsible for evaluating and curating Japanese Netsuke, Inrō, ivory carvings and Okimono. By using her extensive knowledge and experience in the art market, Natalie aims to make Asian and Japanese arts on Catawiki more accessible to everyone who shares a love for collecting antiques.
For Natalie, an exchange year in Japan during high school set a life-long passion in motion. Fascinated by Japan, she wanted to learn everything she could about it, which led her to study Japanese language and culture at university. Alongside Japanese culture, Natalie had a second passion: art. She pursued a Bachelor's degree in art history and later landed her first job at a German auction house specialising in East Asian art. These experiences in the art trade increased her interest in Japanese art, motivating her to gain a deeper knowledge about the field and other Asian art, such as Tibetan Buddhist art. After one year on the job, Natalie went back to university to get a Master's degree in Asian and Islamic art history. According to Natalie, any object can tell a story. Whether that’s paintings, ceramics, lacquer, Buddhist art, or bronze; only in studying them, is it possible to gain a deep insight into history and culture. And the chance of discovering interesting and unique objects is the very reason why Natalie loves the art market and auctions. When she worked at Van Ham Fine Art Auctions, Natalie was responsible for evaluating and curating Japanese Netsuke, Inrō, ivory carvings and Okimono. By using her extensive knowledge and experience in the art market, Natalie aims to make Asian and Japanese arts on Catawiki more accessible to everyone who shares a love for collecting antiques.