Au-dessus du 1er Bouddha
Our History & Philosophy
From the Amsterdam Canals
to the Silk Road
The foundations of 1stbuddha were laid thirty years ago in the Golden Bend on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. What began as a passion in the historic heart of the Dutch art trade led us along the P.C. Hooftstraat to the far corners of the world.
"At 1stbuddha, we don't sell decoration, but heritage. And the most important feature of real antiques? The factory has been closed for 200 years."
The Silk Road Quarter
Driven by the need to be closer to the source, we moved our operation to Kyrgyzstan. From the Silkroad Quarter, we curated our current collection for years. This period allowed us to discover forgotten pieces directly at the source and bring their stories back to life.
Focus on Masterpieces: "Senza Titolo" by Antonio Sciacca. The bridge between tradition and modernity.
Validated Expertise: Our appraiser at work at 1stbuddha.
From Exploration to Repatriation
Where we formerly objects from Asia, the market has now turned. Asia has become a major buyer; we now return important heritage with reverence to collectors in the region of origin. Our passion lies in rediscovery: giving forgotten pieces the voice they deserve through thirty years of iconographic knowledge.