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          Robert Kuo

Robert Kuo’s story bridges the gap between ancient Chinese and 20th century traditions. Born in Beijing, he moved with his family to Taiwan in 1947. Raised in an artistic environment, his father was an art professor and Chinese watercolor painter who started a cloisonné atelier where Robert Kuo became an apprentice at age fifteen.
Although he never engaged in formal art studies, Kuo gained technical expertise and learned about decorative tradition from hands on training. He soon mastered the basics that would serve him thr...Read Moreoughout his artistic career.

While pursuing his studies in Taipei, Kuo assisted his father in the creation of a cloisonné studio. After visiting the United States in 1973, Kuo immigrated to California and opened his own cloisonné studio in Beverly Hills. Using the influences of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, Kuo introduced new shapes, finishes, and objects to cloisonné, and succeeded in cultivating a clientele that appreciated the way he made Chinese tradition accessible. It was during this time that the Smithsonian’s Sackler Gallery acquired his “Goldfish Bowl,” with its lively naturalism.

By 1985, Kuo shifted his focus from working in cloisonné to repousse, the art of hammering decorative relief onto metal. Instead of applying enamel to a copper base, the artist began to experiment with applying different finishes to the hammered base. 
Kuo is inspired by organic forms found in nature, as well as the timeless motifs of the Chinese Han and Ming dynasties, often combining them with Deco and Nouveau influences. 

Called “the imperial craftsman of the 21st century,” Kuo reinterprets the past for the present.        ...Less

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Robert Kuo Root Shape Oblong Low Cachepot, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition H 5 in W 25 in D 15 in $ 2,100

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Robert Kuo Scholar Rock, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition H 12 in W 6 in D 14 in $ 1,650

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Robert Kuo Gerber Daisy Flower Sculpture, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse H 31 in DIA 10 in $ 900

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Robert Kuo Scholar Rock, Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition H 16 in W 9 in D 7 in $ 2,100

Robert Kuo Elephant Antique Copper by Robert Kuo Hand Repouss Limited Edition

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Robert Kuo Elephant, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited Edition H 16 in W 26 in D 8 in $ 1,950

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Robert Kuo Rounded Zong Sculpture, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited H 17 in DIA 10 in $ 1,440

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Robert Kuo Scroll Stand, Cream Lacquer, Hand-Carved, Limited Edition H 3 in W 20 in D 11 in $ 1,650

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Robert Kuo Round Leaf Design Box - Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, in Stock H 5 in DIA 12 in $ 2,400

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Robert Kuo Rabbit, Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition H 6 in W 9 in D 4 in $ 1,200

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Robert Kuo Deco Design Console by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition H 32 in W 53 in D 19 in $ 8,400

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Robert Kuo Antique Copper Sui Ola Mirror by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse H 41 in DIA 41 in $ 6,000

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Robert Kuo Long Woodgrain Bench - Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition H 16 in W 72 in D 13 in $ 11,400

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Robert Kuo Pong Leg Seat, Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, In Stock H 17 in W 30 in D 18 in $ 6,750

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Robert Kuo Isola Design Armoire, Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition H 66 in W 42 in D 17 in $ 24,000

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Robert Kuo Cascade Design Low Drum Stool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Customizable H 15 in DIA 21 in $ 3,450

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Robert Kuo Cuadra Light by Robert Kuo, Smoke Crystal and Brass, Limited Edition, in Stock H 14 in W 9 in D 6 in $ 2,850

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Robert Kuo Dong Shan Table - Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, In Stock H 18 in DIA 27 in $ 6,900

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Robert Kuo Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition H 22 in W 23 in D 14 in $ 3,000

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Robert Kuo Nesting Tables with Flange Corners, Set of Two, by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition H 23 in W 23 in D 16 in $ 6,300

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Robert Kuo Da Tree Trunk Cabinet - Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, in Stock H 68 in W 44 in D 17 in $ 15,000

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Robert Kuo Indented Seat, Cream Lacquer and Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition H 16 in W 27 in D 18 in $ 4,500

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Robert Kuo Pleats Armoire by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Customizable H 66 in W 42 in D 17 in $ 24,000

Robert Kuo Contemporary Copper Crescent Side Table w/ Red Lacquer Top by Robert Kuo H 20 in W 25 in D 19 in $ 7,200

Robert Kuo Contemporary Lotus Pod Torchiere in Repouss Brass by Robert Kuo Limited

Robert Kuo Contemporary Lotus Pod Torchiere in Repoussé Brass by Robert Kuo, Limited H 65 in W 15 in D 13 in $ 4,800

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