Meet the team behind the company!

The company is run by a small but expert team of three. Director Floris van der Ven joined the business in 1996 and took over from his aunt and uncle in 2012. This has ensured continuity and further development of our firm. As an art historian, Nynke van der Ven is responsible for the in-depth research, study of the collection and writing the catalogues. She regularly attends courses and seminars to keep up to date with the latest studies and research. The team is supported by our office manager, who is in charge of the everyday operation of the gallery - ensuring that everything runs like clockwork. We are also surrounded by a great network of top specialists - shippers, restorers and designers - who all help us in bring the quality we aim for.

Floris van der Ven (1966), joined his aunt and uncle at Vanderven Oriental Art in 1993, after several  international traineeships with renowned dealers Neuse (Bremen), Kugel (Paris) and Spink’s (London). In 1990 he also completed a Fine Arts course at the V&A in London. Since 2007 he has been in charge of the daily running of the business, taking over the ownership in 2012. He is on the advisory board of the Royal Dutch Oriental Art Society (KVVAK) and  regularly requested as an independent specialist appraiser and consultant for Chinese art. Floris is committed to growing the business in quality and diversity, whilst following his heart in doing what he is truly passionate about.

Vita Naessens (1993) joined our company in 2023. She has a master's degree in Art History and is, as our office manager, the linchpin of our company. She keeps everything running smoothly whether we are in the office, at fairs or travelling.