Very Rare Pair of Chinese Mirror Black and Rouge de Fer Porcelain Triple Gourd Vases
Kangxi Period, ca: early 18th century
Of beautiful form. Decorated on the upper and lower bulbs with gilt reserves of flowers against the mirror black ground; the central bulb with flowering plants in rouge de fer. An extremely rare type.
Related examples are in the Zwinger Museum, Dresden from the historic collection of Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland (1670-1733).
Height: 10 ¼ inches (26 cm)
Ex: New England Collection since the early 1980s (acquired from our Gallery)
Ex: Mary Kosinski-Weir Collection (acquired from our Gallery in the 1960’s)
Prior: Dutch Collection
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.
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)
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.
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.
The figure dressed in armor, and the horse wearing padded armor as well. Finely modeled in the full round. Retaining red polychrome and slip decoration.
Height: 10 ¾ inches (27.3 cm)
Similar and related figures: The Quest for Eternity, Los Angeles County Museum and PR China, 1987, No. 46; Victoria & Albert Museum, from the Eumorfopoulos Collection (illustrated and described: Hobson, London, 1925-28, Vol. I, No. 118); and the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
Marked: KMS AND IDEOGRAM
c. late 19th century/early 20th century
Consisting of a tall central trumpet-form receptacle, surrounded by three additional ones of slightly smaller size. Each decorated with four-clawed dragons in deep repousse and with fine chasing.
The central dragon on the large central holder is posed upright and clasping the effulgent pearl in one of its clawed legs. This is very unusual, as the pearl is often otherwise shown slightly out of reach.
Decorated in repousse with a scene from the The Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Sangui Zhi) showing a scene of warriors fighting outside the Empty Fort.
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.
June is the traditional month of celebrations, particularly graduations and weddings. Many Chinese porcelains have meanings behind their decorations. This may include the choice of flowers and animals, and combinations of these. Many offer wishes for long life, prosperity, progeny, and success in life and careers.
Please have a look at selected examples from our current holdings on our website here.
Our gallery is open Monday- Friday from 10am to 6pm, and also by appointment outside of these hours. It would be a pleasure to see you and show you through!
RECENTLY CLOSED EXHIBITION: ASIA WEEK NEW YORK 2024
Spring Exhibition of Chinese Porcelain and Works of Art
March 14 – 22, 2024
Join us for the 15th anniversary of Asia Week New York where we will showcase a fine collection of Chinese porcelain and works of art, including a rare Chinese Famille Verte porcelain titled Piggyback Boys, from the Kangxi Period (1662-1722). We will be open throughout the weekend from March 14th to the 22nd and look forward to your visit!
