Chinese Export Porcelain American Market Sailor’s Farewell Teapot
CA. Late 18th century
H: 5 ⅜ inches (14.5 cm)
Decorated with a sailor and his love embraced in anticipation of his departure on a voyage. They are situated on a hill next to harbor with his ship visible and notably flying the American flag. This is a rare early depiction of a scene more often found with British ship.
Rare and Important Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Figures
Kangxi Period, early 18th century
Traditionally identified as the French noble figures of the Dauphin (son of Louis IV) and Mme. de Maintenon. The figures are likely based upon French aristocrats depicted in the engravings of the famed Bonnart brothers that were brought to China and otherwise copied onto porcelain plates and vases usually in blue and white. The exceptional quality and colors of these types of figures make them particularly prized. They are also to our knowledge the earliest figural depictions of Westerners in Chinese porcelain made at Jingdezhen.
Height of the Man: 8 ¾ in (22.2 cm)
Height of the Woman: 9 in (23 cm)
Similar examples: the Copeland Collection now at the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem; the Victoria & Albert Museum, London; and the historic collection of Augustus the Strong now the Zwinger Museum, Dresden; the Musee National Adrien Duboche, Limoges; and the Espirito Santo Collection (now in a
Finely carved from a single piece of clear and slightly smokey quartz crystal. Posed standing and holding a branch of peaches over his shoulder. With fine detailing to his features and decoration to his robe.
Height: 8 1/8 inches (20.6 cm)
Mounted on a carved wood base
Ex: European Collection (acquired in the Far East in the early 1900’s)
This is a rare subject to find in rock crystal. A rather similar example is in the Taft Museum, Cincinnati- that was acquired from Duveen Bros. in the early 1900’s.
Of characteristic dark gray color and of extraordinary form. The stone is of tall size with remarkable over-hangings.
The surface is highly contoured with numerous openings. The shape while abstract suggests a dragon in clouds. The stone, of mostly uniform medium/dark gray tone and with a soft polish.
Superb Ormolu Mounted Chinese Flambe Porcelain Vase
Qianlong period, ca: second half 18th century
Height: 23 inches (59 cm.) vase and mounts
The Vase with the most beautiful variegated blue glaze with wonderful overall crackle. This type of porcelain was imitating early Jun ware from the Song dynasty- and took it to another level.
The mounts are equally stunning, and with almost identical to examples in the British Royal Collection that are described in wonderful detail by John Ayers, Vol. II, Nos. 1289 and 1290. Ayers attributes the mounts to either the British firm of Edward Holmes Baldock or French form of Philippe-Claude Maelrondt, ca: early 19th century. The British examples are in Brighton from the George IV reign.
Ex: Continental European Collection where it was in a collection since around the mid-1900s.
Heights with bases: 9 and 9 1/2 inches ( 22.5 and 24 cms)
Each mounted on separate wood bases
Ingeniously carved from curved and flattened rootwood that incorporated the natural forms into the sculpture, with subtle enhancements to bring out the subject of the Immortal figures.
With beautiful tone and texture to the wood.
The figures are reminiscent in style to 17th and 18th century soapstone carvings that were sent to Europe and featured in the Kunstkammers of the major collectors of the time.
Fine and Rare Chinese Famille Vert Porcelain Piggyback Boys
Kangxi period, AD 1662-1722
Finely modelled in the full round. Decorated in elaborately painted robes in vibrant tones.
Their faces, with well-defined features and pleasing smiling expression.
Height: 9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm)
Meticulously modeled with branches and leaves; with removable seated Sage at one side; and a Child with large bird and deer on the other. The rock revealing a hidden animal form of a lion. A remarkable work, masterfully crafted.
Height: 22 inches (55.8 cm)
Ex: Private American Collection
Ex: Collection: J.T. Dorrance
Kangxi period, AD 1662-1722
Diameter: 15 ¼ in. (39 cm)
Of broad saucer shape. Beautifully decorated with a large central reserve with two peacocks and flowers, set against a varying reserve ground and with wide borders of prunus in rouge de fer and white. The decoration is symbolic to convey: “May you gain Culture, Wealth, and Honor.” Of particularly fine quality.
Almost identical examples: Rijksmuseum (Drucker-Fraser Collection), Gow, and Conde Collections.
We are preparing for the Holiday Season with our much anticipated seasonal catalogue coming out soon. It is filled with a fine variety of interesting and beautiful objects. In the interim, we would welcome opportunity to see you at our gallery and show you through! To view some of these objects, please have a look at the Catalogue section on our website here.
Asia Week New York Autumn 2024
September finds the next art season beginning- and for us that means ASIA WEEK NEW YORK SEPTEMBER. If you are in New York, we invite you to visit our gallery and see our many acquisitions from over the past few months. The ASIA WEEK is from September 12-20, and we will be open those days including the weekend from 10 AM- 6 PM and outside of those hours by appointment.
We look forward to seeing you and otherwise invite you to look at a fine selection of our current collection in the catalogue section of this website. Should you have any questions or inquiries please give us a call or email.
Our Summer Booklet
We are excited to have our Summer Booklet, filled with a variety of Chinese porcelains and works of art, available to view online!
Included are our own ancient Chinese pottery “Olympians,” important famille verte porcelain figures of the Dauphin and Mme. de Maintenon, and other superb porcelains, works of art and China Trade objects. They range in style from pieces made for both the Chinese and the export markets, and the fascinating in-between.
Do have a look! If we can answer any questions- please give us a call or email, and we would be happy to discuss any or more of these pieces with you further.
