Tenmoku Auctions, NJ - Read over 79 Reviews from Customers

Bidder Reviews for Tenmoku Auctions (79)

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Ng
Subang Jaya, MY

Dec 30, 2025
"Ge Mingxiang"Chinese Yixing Flambe Glazed Gu Vase

David
Hattiesburg, MS

Dec 30, 2025
Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Wooden Panel, Qing D

Derek
San Francisco, CA

Dec 27, 2025
Chinese Famille Rose"JiGong" Immortal Figure,ROC P

Derek
San Francisco, CA

Dec 27, 2025
Chinese Famille Verte Guanyin Figure,Kangxi Period

Kimberly
Farmington Hills, MI

Dec 24, 2025
Quality Items and Trust Worthy!
This a professionally handled auction and you receive items as described. Will bid w/you again. Thank you
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4 Chinese Jadeite Earrings,Pendant &2 SIlver Horse

Paul
Carlisle, PA

Dec 16, 2025
No answer
Asked if the sword had pegs in the handle and they replied, look at the picture!!! lol beware of these people
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Mumei, Japanese Yoshimichi Wakizashi, Edo Period

John
Washington, DC

Aug 12, 2025
Chinese Famille Rose Buddha Figure, ROC Period

Andrew
Midlevels, HK

May 04, 2025
Great experience!
Smooth transaction, prompt delivery. Thanks.
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Chinese Peking Glass Carved Snuff Bottle, 19th C.

liang
Halethorpe, MD

Dec 24, 2024
ok
ok
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Chinese Bronze Cast Mirror, Tang Dynasty

Yupei
Miranda, AU

Dec 19, 2024
Chinese Bronze Cast Censer, 18/19th C.

Edwin
San Francisco, CA

Oct 26, 2024
Inability to provide an accurate letterhead invoice after 3 + weeks
After 3 + weeks, Tenmoku has been able to provide an invoice for the actual dollar amount i paid, and for two weeks chose to delete both provenance and specific dating from the invoice, even though it had been clearly provided as part of the website listing for the lot. Generic responses appeared from Tenmoku to my queries and after almost one month, they have still been unable to provide an accurate and professional invoice to me. Serious, protracted communication challenges at Tenmoku during my many efforts to resolve this issue. Professional catalog descriptions online that are typically abbreviated on final invoicing.
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Tenmoku AuctionsOct 28, 2024
Tenmoku Auctions, a Five Star, internationally renowned Auction House specializing in Asian Art for many years, recently did business with the above bidder. He purchased and item which was beautifully photographed from many angles, including an available condition report with additional natural light images. The item was accurately described with detailed notes and provenance report by a trained Specialist. The customer was promptly sent confirmation of payment and a list of trusted shippers to use. A shipper was selected and the item was carefully packed and arrived safely at the customer-no issues. The customer requested a receipt with specific information, which administration set about to satisfy the request, as we always to. We were able to provide the customer with exactly what he wanted. Our long list of 5 Star reviews with comments like the following show how we bend over backwards to make sure each and every customer is happy, satisfied, and returns-and it works. Please read the latest review quote and decide for yourself: "Tenmoku worked with me on this issue and I ended up buying 14k worth of items which were promptly paid for. They worked with me all the way and were super polite, very helpful and extremely professional. I won’t hesitate to recommend them as an outstanding and honest auction house."
Korean Copper Red Bunny Waterdropper,Joseon Period

Francis
Mountain View County, CA

Oct 17, 2024
Fabulous Auctioneer
My feedback was poor because of non payment by a past partner. Tenmoku worked with me on this issue and I ended up buying 14k worth of items which were promptly paid for. They worked with me all the way and were super polite, very helpful and extremely professional. I won’t hesitate to recommend them as an outstanding and honest auction house.
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Enju Kuniyoshi Japanese Tachi Sword, 14th C.

Kelly
Chappaqua, NY

Sep 21, 2024
great transaction
great transaction
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Chinese Huanghuali Carved Brushpot, Qing Dynasty

Ivy
Loma Linda, CA

Jun 19, 2024
Trustworthy seller
Great experience! Will do business again.
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2 Chinese Famille Rose Figural Snuff Bottle,19th C

Felix
Beijing, CN

Apr 22, 2024
It's great experience in Tenmoku Auction house, hope next time to so lucky also ~!
Here is a good place to find out something you want ~!!!
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Large Chinese Gilt Powder Blue Gu Vase, 18th C.

Pat
Lagrange, GA

Apr 17, 2024
Pair of Chinese Blue & White Plates, Kangxi Period

Andrew
Wilmington, DE

Oct 21, 2023
Korean White Glazed Vase,17th C.

John
West Chester, PA

Aug 10, 2023
Honest and easy to deal with.
Great auction house!
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Chinese Yellow Jade Carved Snuff Bottle w/ Taotie

Stephen
Alexandria, VA

Aug 09, 2023
Great Auction house
They were very prompt, very clear and very helpful
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Japanese Katana Sword, WW II

Ko
Taipei City, TW

Jan 18, 2023
2 Chinese Hutian Ware Qingbai Glazed Bowl,Song D.

Eric
Wilmette, IL

Dec 10, 2022
Good enough
This Auction sells real antiques, instead of fake. Everything goes well. Very Trusted. Thanks
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Chinese Kraak Blue & White Plate w/ Deers,Ming D.

Kelly
Reston, VA

Aug 24, 2022
Japanese Bronze Censer w/ Rat On Drum, Meiji P.

Nath
Larchmont, NY

May 23, 2022
Group of 3 Chinese Jade Carved Beast Figures

Nath
Larchmont, NY

Apr 21, 2022
Chinese Spinach Jade Carved Belt Buckle ,Qing D.

Apr 21, 2022
Chinese Ge Type Blue Glazed Vase ,19th C.

De yun(Kate)
San Francisco, CA

Jan 19, 2022
Chinese Canton Glazed Plate & Wooden Stand ,19th C

Sabrina
Jackson, MS

Jan 18, 2022
Edward Farmer, Chinese White Jade Silver Clock

Linda
Lawrence, KS

Nov 06, 2021
Need in house shiping
It is expensive to have their items shipped by an independent shipper.
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Chinese Silver Wood Box, ROC Period

Cory
Boston, MA

Oct 25, 2021
I regularly bid with this antique seller
I've had good experiences with this antique seller. the inventory is a mix of antique, vintage, and new. the pieces I bought are exactly as described and photographed
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Bryan-Qiang
Richmond Hill, CA

Aug 29, 2021
Bronze Robe Hook Inlaid w/ Silver, Warring State.

Zhuo
Beijing, CN

Aug 21, 2021
Chinese Faux-Bronze Glazed Guanyin Vase,19th C.

CHARLES
South Pasadena, FL

Aug 18, 2021
Outstanding Experience AAA +
My 1st auction went smoothly, without a hitch. Amazing antiquities, fantastic price. Couldn't be happier!!
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Khmer Stone Head of Budhha, 10-11th C.

sara
Fort Lee, NJ

Jun 25, 2021
Chinese Blue Glazed Lamp Vase, 19th C.

Andy
Flushjng, NY

Jun 25, 2021

Jun
Rochester, MN

Jun 23, 2021
Be aware of this dishonest and arrogant auctioneer
Since it's an online auction, the bidders depend on the online description and pictures to make desicion. For this expensive lot I won (cloisonne bowl), it was described as "no visible damages". The pictures did not show the damage either. After I received the cloisonne bowl, I saw an obvious dent and repair on the side. I contacted them about the issue, but they appeared to be very arrogant and not even tried to treat you as a human. The simply copied and pasted "Tenmoku Auctions Inc. attempts to catalog every lot correctly and will attempt to point out any defects, but will not be responsible or liable for the correctness of the catalog or other descriptions of the lot. We encourage you to thoroughly examine the property before bidding. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of Tenmoku Auctions Inc. All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS with all faults. There are no warranties or representations of merchantability, of fitness, nor of any other kind, express or implied. All sales are final. No returns." Who should protect the rights of our bidders?
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Group of 5 Closionne Vase, Brushpot, Box, Plate

Steven
Blairstown, NJ

Jun 23, 2021
2 Japanese Sastuma Porcelain Plates,19th C.

Yingjie
Jing De Zhen Shi, CN

Apr 27, 2021

Raymond
Rochester, NY

Jan 11, 2021

Holly
Kansas City, KS

Nov 17, 2020

J Jason
Taipei, TW

Sep 27, 2020

Feng
Allentown, PA

Sep 27, 2020

Shan
Madison, WI

Sep 27, 2020
Unprofessional and dishonest.
Just be careful before you buy! I bought an Chinese porcelain antique from a on-line auction of Tenmoku Auctions. In the list Tenmoku stated "in good condition, only a light glaze line under the rim of the cover, can be only seen from the underside" But there are 4 defects in this item that can be clearly seen. 1, a chop on the rim of the cover 2, one old hairline on the cover 3, a new hairline on the cover 4, a bid chop on the bottom I contacted Tenmoku for this issue and they stated that their specialist was not aware of these damages prior to the auction. I attached some pictures for your reference whether these defects are clear or not. Again, you judge carefully. Do not waste money on the items that are broken
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Fuoco
Lincoln, CA

Sep 27, 2020

Huan
Boston, MA

Sep 16, 2020
best peoples, best auction
best peoples, best auction
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walter
Paterson, NJ

Jul 17, 2020
Great Auction House!
Great!
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pei- cheng
Taipei, TW

Jul 09, 2020

John
Cranston, RI

Jul 08, 2020
Great experience with this auction house!
Great experience with this auction house!
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Barry
Beverly Hills, CA

Jul 07, 2020
good sellers
good item
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Allan
Kirkland, CA

Jul 07, 2020
What makes a great auction?
To me, the most important details to a great auction is Communication and Attention to Detail. Both were provided by the people at Tenoku.
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Fuoco
Lincoln, CA

Jul 07, 2020
Reliable
Reliable business
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