Above all else, Christophe Hioco has been a passionate collector since his youth. His unbridled enthusiasm for Asian art started more than twenty-five years ago when J.P. Morgan Bank gave him the opportunity to live in Asia, first in Tokyo and later in Singapore. There he became knowledgeable about Asia and India, confirming his expertise in ancient art by numerous trips throughout the region.

In 2003, after thirty years as Managing Director with J.P. Morgan, he decided to focus on his passion and work in antiques, first in London and then in Paris, while also continuing as a collector, always in search of works of extreme quality.

The Galerie’s criteria for selection are every bit as demanding as those of the world’s leading museums, and pay particular attention to the originality, quality, provenance and authenticity of the works it acquires. Christophe Hioco never hesitates to seek the opinion of independent experts recognized in their field, or to systematically use the latest, most sophisticated scientific methods to confirm the authenticity and integrity of the pieces proposed.

This uncompromising approach and personal assurance, which stands behind every piece acquired, has enabled Galerie Hioco to build lasting relationships of unquestioned confidence with the leading collectors and museums around the globe, and to win the Galerie a place in the major Asian art events throughout the world.

All this demands a high degree of specialization, which is why the Galerie has honed its expertise in ancient statuary from India and the Indian-influenced regions.

The art of Vietnam also plays a major role in the collection, especially by extremly rare bronze pieces from the Dông Son culture and ancient ceramics.