Japanese, Chinese, and Polynesian antiques as well as contemporary art. Extensive gallery with thousands of fine works of art for sale online.
Keywords: asian art, oriental art, asian antiques, japanese antiques, chinese antiques, hawaiian antiques, japanese screens, scrolls, kakemono, japanese woodblock prints, asian antiquities
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Robyn Buntin began dealing in Asian antiques and Hawaiiana in 1976 on the Big Island of Hawaii. The business moved to Honolulu in 1984 with a location in Waikiki which later moved to Chinatown. In 1994 Robyn Buntin of Honolulu moved to its current location in the middle of Honolulu, just half a block away from the Honolulu Academy of Arts and across from historic Thomas Square.
What is your primary product or service?
Robyn Buntin of Honolulu is a fine art gallery specializing in the art and antiques of Japan, China, and Polynesia. The gallery also carries Korean, Himalayan,and Southeast Asian antiquities. In addition to the buying and selling of artwork, RBH is proud to offer archival custom picture framing, art conservation and restoration, as well as art consulting and collections maintenance.
We are proud to offer works by the following fine artists: Toshio Asaeda,Charles W. Bartlett, Guy Buffet, Jean Charlot, Toyohara Chikanobu, Yoshio Hayashi, Hiroshige, Hiroshige III, D. Howard Hitchcock, Anne Irons, Paul Jacoulet, Mark Kadota, Clifton Karhu, John Kelly, Kobayashi Kiyochika, Ron Kowalke, Toyohara Kunichika, Utagawa Kunisada, Utagawa Kunisada II, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Alexander Macleod, Dennis Morton, Mayumi Oda, Heloisa Alves de Oliveira, Otagaki Rengetsu, Wada Sanzo, Francis Isabella Sinclair, Anton Slothower, Mizuno Toshikata, Lionel Walden, HH Wong, George Woollard, Yamada Mitsuzo, Lani Yamasaki, Utagawa Yoshiiku, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Robyn Buntin began his art career as a professional sculptor working in bronze, copper, and stone. His love for Asian art inspired him to open a small store on the Big Island of Hawaii. After several years of business, the store and the entire town of Keaau burnt to the ground. It was at this time that the Buntin family moved to Japan and later returned to Honolulu. The Honolulu gallery has grown and evolved over the past 30+ years to become one of Hawaii's premier art galleries of museum quality Asian and Polynesian art.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
With a history of over 30 years dealing in Asian and Polynesian art, we are able to offer our experience and expertise in the field of art and antiques. Participation in international exhibitions and a world-wide clientele also enable us to find rare pieces from many different private collections. Robyn Buntin of Honolulu is also a family business spanning two generations with a commitment to the community and our loyal customers.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Robyn Buntin of Honolulu is currently located on the ground floor of the Hawaii Opera Plaza, just 1/2 block west of the Honolulu Academy of Arts.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From H1 east: exit at the Lusitana off-ramp, make a left on Pensacola street and a right on Beretania Street. Follow Beretania Street until you pass Ward Avenue. Pull into the driveway directly in front of the Hawaii Opera Plaza building on the right-hand side of the street. Free Validated Parking.
From H1 West: Take H1 EAST and take exit 22 to merge onto Kinau St. Turn right at Ward Avenue. Pull into the driveway directly in front of the Hawaii Opera Plaza building on the right-hand side of the street. Free Validated Parking.
Bus / Trolley: Exit at the Honolulu Academy of Arts stop. Walk across Ward Avenue and pass the gas station on the corner. The gallery is on the ground floor of the Hawaii Opera Plaza building.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Travelers cheques, wire transfer.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday - Closed
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