LESLEY KEHOE GALLERIES
Lesley Kehoe Galleries is internationally recognised as one of the world's leading specialist dealers in fine and rare Japanese art. Established in 1981 by proprietor Lesley Kehoe, the Gallery enjoys an unparalleled reputation with both corporate and private collectors, especially for its lacquer and Edo period masterpieces and confidential acquisition and curatorial services. Highly regarded for her intimate and extensive knowledge of Japanese art and culture, Lesley Kehoe is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, a member of the Confederation Internationale des Negociants en Oeuvres d'Art, the Antique Dealers' Association of Australia and Victoria, and is an accredited valuer for the Australian Government Art Incentive Scheme. Her expertise and communications skills have ensured Lesley is widely sought as a guest lecturer, commentator and writer. She has a Master of Arts degree in Japanese (Monash University, Melbourne). Lesley's career started serendipitously, with the purchase of ukiyo-e prints as a Japanese exchange student, and has evolved to a lifetime passion. Her collection is inspired by a sense of celebration of the Japanese aesthetic, coupled with a singular focus on authenticity, rarity, individuality - and occasionally, whimsy. Each object is precious. Many have illustrious provenance, some are humble but the intrinsic qualities of every individual piece, and the pleasure of its purchaser, are paramount. Lesley Kehoe Galleries takes pride in offering its clientele professional, discreet acquisition advice highlighting the dual importance of authenticity and ultimately investment potential. The Gallery also provides comprehensive curatorial services, valuations and conducts regular seminars and workshops on Japanese art and culture.
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