Dedicated to the appreciation
and preservation of Asian art.
Cambria Gallery specialises in carefully selected objects spanning a broad range of periods and artistic traditions. We are based on the central coast of California and work with clients worldwide by correspondence.
The gallery
Dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of Asian works of art, our gallery specialises in carefully selected objects spanning a broad range of periods and artistic traditions. Our collection places particular emphasis on Chinese ceramics, classical paintings and calligraphy, archaic and later bronzes, scholar’s objects, hardwood furniture, Buddhist sculpture, and other works representing the rich cultural heritage of Asia.
Each work is chosen for its artistic merit, historical significance, and craftsmanship. From imperial porcelain and literati paintings to finely cast bronzes and devotional sculpture, we seek to present objects that reflect the enduring legacy of Asian artistic achievement.
Who we work with
Serving collectors, institutions, interior designers, and enthusiasts worldwide, we are committed to offering a thoughtful selection of carefully selected works while fostering a deeper appreciation for the history, aesthetics, and cultural traditions they embody.
Whether you are acquiring a single object or building a long-term collection, we aim to provide a professional, discreet, and personalised experience. Tell us what you are looking for and we will keep an eye out for it, whether or not we have it today.
What is available now
The gallery’s current offering is a group of twenty-two contemporary pieces in gold, made in the ancient styles of the Silk Road: repoussé plaques in the Buddhist manner of Gandhāra and the Kushan lands, openwork animals in the style of the steppe, pendants and necklaces, rings set with engraved and cabochon stones, and a small number of larger objects.
These are new pieces, and we describe them as exactly that. Nothing in the present collection is an antique, and we make no claim about the age of anything we sell. Prices run from $340 to $7,400 and are printed on every piece, together with its gold content and weight. What each piece is, and what it is not, is set out in full under About Our Pieces.
Ceramics, bronzes, sculpture and furniture are handled by enquiry and are not currently listed on this site. Write to us if you are looking for something in those fields.
Why we print the gold content
Gold is the one thing about these pieces that can be measured, so we measure it. Every piece has been tested by X-ray fluorescence, and the reading is on its page to a tenth of a per cent, next to its weight in grams. Most of the collection reads between 72 and 78 per cent gold, around 18 karat; one ring reads just over 21.
We would rather you judged a piece on what it is — its gold, its workmanship, how it looks in the hand — than on a story about where it came from. Sellers of similar material often supply the story. We do not, and in the United States a false one is fraud rather than marketing.
Buying from us
Prices are printed on every piece and include packing. The larger pieces are priced by weight against the gold price, and we review those prices when gold moves; the price on your invoice is the one that applies. Write to us and we will send an invoice payable by card or bank transfer. We do not run a checkout, because a short conversation about size and shipping saves more trouble than it costs.
We ship worldwide, insured, door to door. Anything bought without being seen in person may be sent back within fourteen days for a full refund.