noun
antique art dealer; antique dealer
Refers to a dealer specializing in antique art objects, such as paintings, ceramics, or calligraphy. The term 古美術商 is more specific than a general antique dealer (古物商).
彼は古美術商から江戸時代の掛け軸を買った。
He bought an Edo-period hanging scroll from an antique art dealer.
この通りには古美術商が何軒もある。
There are several antique art dealers on this street.
Compound of 古 (old), 美術 (art), and 商 (dealer, trade). The term straightforwardly describes a merchant dealing in old art.