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Large 18th Century Chinese Imari Porcelain Charger Qianlong Era Circa 1760
$1,500.00This large Chinese Imari porcelain charger dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760.
It is finely crafted with a beautiful, glossy white glaze and hand-painted in a vibrant Imari color palette of orange-red, cobalt blue, and gold.
The design features blooming chrysanthemums, lotus, and peony flowers
The exquisite orange-red decoration is detailed and outlined in gold, which gives the design a luxurious look.
On the underside, we see the artemisia leaf mark painted in underglaze blue within a traditional double ring.
Typical of Chinese Imari ware in this period, the charger’s underside also bears a traditional sketch of two branches of plum blossoms.
Dimensions: 14.15″ in diameter x 1.75″ in height
Condition: Very good with a single fine 2″glaze line on the back that doesn’t go through (the line is too fine to show in photography)
Price: $1,500
Background of Chinese Imari porcelains: In the late 17th century, Japanese potters in Arita first made export porcelains with elaborate gilt designs to cater to European consumers.
This category of brilliantly enameled porcelain, shipped from the port of Imari, was known as “Imari ware.”
From the early 18th century, Chinese artisans followed the Japanese example and manufactured similar Imari-style porcelain products, which connoisseurs identified as “Chinese Imari ware.” -
Antique Dutch Delft Garniture Five Pieces Hand Painted Circa 1860-1870
$2,100.00This charming Dutch Delft garniture comprises the traditional five pieces: two beaker vases and three baluster-form jars with covers.
Made in the mid to late 19th century, it reflects the enduring Delft tradition and the 19th-century revival of 18th-century pastoral decoration.
Each piece is hand-painted with a romantic countryside scene showing a shepherdess seated beneath a large tree, her sheep grazing in a meadow that stretches toward a church steeple and distant castle.
The artist used a harmonious palette of two blues, green, yellow, iron red, and manganese to create a warm and atmospheric composition.
Each scene is framed within a molded cartouche painted in bright yellow and manganese with floral accents at the top and base.
The reverse sides display leafy branches and blossoms, providing decorative continuity throughout the set.
Each cover bears a painted yellow flower and is surmounted by a lion finial—a traditional Delft emblem that remained popular throughout the 19th century.
Several pieces are marked HB in blue on the underside.
Dimensions: The covered vases are 15″ tall x 7″ wide x 4.25″ deep at the base.
The open vases are 10″ tall x 5.5″ wide x 3.75″ deep at the base.
Condition: Excellent
Price: $2,100
Decoration: Hand-painted pastoral scenes within molded polychrome cartouches
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Dutch Delft Revival
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1860–1870
Notable Details:
• Traditional five-piece garniture: three covered jars and two beaker vases
• Hand-painted pastoral scenes with shepherdess, church, and castle
• Vibrant 19th-century Delft color palette with yellow, manganese, and red
• Molded cartouches with floral accents and detailed reverse decoration
• Lion finials typical of Delft revival pieces from the late 19th century
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Pair Meissen Style Creamware Dishes 18th Century England Hand Painted C-1780
$420.00This is a pair of English creamware dishes from the 18th century, created around 1780. The plates display a lovely chinoiserie scene in the Meissen style, with women selecting accessories.
The two elegantly dressed women are in conversation. A young child holding a pinwheel looks up and points towards a group of chimes while an older boy stands close by. At the far right, we see another boy seated with a parrot on his arm.
Dimensions: 9.5 inches diameter
Condition: Excellent
For an image and further discussion, see English Ceramic Circle Transactions, Volume 33, 2023, pp. 133-135, plate 60.
History of creamware:
Creamware, a type of earthenware with a light-colored body, was first created in the 1760s by Josiah Wedgwood, an English potter. Wedgwood marketed this new product as Queensware after Queen Charlotte ordered a set. Gradually, creamware became more popular, and other English potters began producing it as well. It soon replaced saltglaze stoneware as the preferred dinnerware for everyone except the high aristocracy, who likely used a service of Chinese export porcelain dishes.This is a pair of English creamware dishes from the 18th century, created around 1780. The plates display a lovely chinoiserie scene with women selecting accessories. The scene depicts two elegantly dressed women in conversation, a young child holding a pinwheel, looking up and pointing towards a group of chimes, and an older boy standing nearby. At the far right, we see another boy seated with a parrot on his arm.
Dimensions: 9.5 inches diameter
Condition: Excellent
For an image and further discussion, see English Ceramic Circle Transactions Volume 33 2023, pgs 133-135, plate 60. -
Large English Salt Glaze Stoneware Charger 18th Century Ca. 1765
$650.00“Provenance: The Collection of Sir Samuel Hoare* This large and exquisite salt-glazed charger was made in Staffordshire, England, in the 18th century circa 1765. The design is elegant and straightforward: the only decoration is the lobed and gadrooned edge. Press-molded, salt-glazed chargers, plates, dishes, and other service pieces filled the cupboards and dining rooms of middle and upper-class English and American homes from the mid-1740s until the end of the 18th century. The advent of this white stoneware dinnerware instigated a tabletop revolution. Diameter: 15″” *A paper label on the back of the charger (see image #6) **J Skerry “”Salt-Glazed Stoneware in Early America.”” ***For an image of this type of charger recovered archaeologically at Colonial Williamsburg, see J Skerry “”Salt-Glazed Stoneware in Early America.”” page 231.”
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18th Century Sevres Porcelain Bottle Cooler Hand-Painted France 1773-1782
$2,200.00Sèvres was the royal factory of Louis XV and Louis XVI, Kings of France from 1715-1793. The Sèvres factory was known to have the best painters and gilders in 18th century France. This stunning Sèvres 18th century double bottle cooler was hand-painted with exquisite sprigs of spring flowers (see images). The underside is marked in underglaze blue with the Sèvres intertwined “L” and the letter “L” for painter’s mark for Michel-Louis Chavereaux, who was active at Sèvres from 1773-1782. The decoration is delicate, and the modeling and gilding are exceptional.
The cooler measures 12.5″ (31.75 cm) across the handles x 5.75″ (14.6 cm) deep x 4.75″ (12 cm) in height.
Condition: Excellent
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18th Century Italian Doccia Porcelain Dinner Service
$4,000.00A dinner service comprising six dinner dishes and six soup dishes made by the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory, circa 1750.
Italy was the site of Europe’s first porcelain production: in Florence between 1575 and 1587 under the patronage of Francesco I de’ Medici. The Doccia Porcelain Manufactory, founded nearly 200 years later, continued the tradition of Italian porcelain with a hard-paste body that was later glazed with a tin glaze. This dinner set is decorated with the al tulipano motif, a design that is one of the most prevalent in Doccia wares. The central flower is not a tulip but an interpretation of the peonies used in the Chinese Famille Rose porcelain.
Dimensions:
– Soup dishes: 9 1/4 in. diameter x 1 1/2 in. height (23.1 cm diameter x 3.8 cm height)
– Dinner dishes: 9 1/4 in. diameter x 1 in. height (23.1 cm diameter x 2.4 cm height)Condition: Excellent. Light wear to enamels throughout commensurate with age and use. Faint use marks visible on some dishes. One dinner plate with chip to underside of rim measuring 1 cm.
Note: 1 dinner dish and 2 soup dishes are not transparent, a characteristic of porcelain. These 3 dishes are porcelain with a tin glaze which makes them opaque and dates them to 1790-1800.
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand-Painted, Netherlands, 18th Century, Circa 1760
$945.00The entire surface of this beautiful blue and white Dutch Delft charger is covered in deep cobalt blue coloring. The center of the charger is filled with hand-painted peonies; while the wide border is painted with a net-like pattern of peonies, leaves, and scrolling vines. This charger was made in the Netherlands in the mid-18th century, circa 1760.
Dimensions: 12″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Delft Purple Floral Plates Hand Painted 18th Century Set of 5
$450.00This set of five antique Dutch Delft plates is hand-painted in a rich purple derived from manganese, the color softly glowing against the pale tin-glazed ground.
At the center of each plate stands a flowering peony, its blossoms fully open, the composition framed by delicate floral sprigs and a rhythmic border along the rim.
The restrained palette and confident brushwork create a striking harmony between form and decoration.
The design was created by Hugo Brouwer, active from 1760 to 1788, who worked at De Drie Porceleyne Flesschen in Delft. Brouwer developed the pattern, and the plates were executed in his factory using a stencil to guide the composition, then completed by hand.
Each example in the set bears Brouwer’s H B mark, confirming authorship. C. H. de Jonge, in Delft Ceramics, notes on page 126 that Hugo Brouwer signed his work with his initials, HB, and the mark is illustrated on page 157.
A fruit dish by Brouwer is held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 94.4.341.
The peony, long associated with prosperity and abundance, is rendered here with lively line and confident shading.
The purple tone, achieved through manganese oxide, was especially admired in the eighteenth century for its depth and subtle tonal variation. This set offers an opportunity to acquire five cohesive works directly tied to a documented Delft master.
Dimensions: Diameter 9 inches
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Hand-painted purple floral peony design with border sprigs
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: 18th Century Dutch Delft
Origin: Delft, The Netherlands
Date: Circa 1760 to 1788 -
Antique Blue and White Porcelain Dish Hand-Painted England 18th Century
$220.00This exquisite late 18th-century dish features several elements that make it so full of life. First is the splendid hand-painted goldwork. This gilding enlivens the dish with its hand-painted golden vines, leaves, and edge. Additionally, the lovely fluting across the entire wide rim makes the design dance in the light. The delicate blue flowers coupled with the six blue lines add to the dishes’ beautiful sense of movement. The underside of the dish is marked with the Caughley “S” mark (For Salopian)
Dimensions: 8.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with the very, very slightest wear to the gilt
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Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Dessert Plates
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Bird Engravings on Paper Audubon Style by Francois-Nicolas Martinet Group #3 Priced Individually
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Chinese Export Porcelain Plate with Judgement of Paris Scene Circa 1750
$420.00A rare Chinese export porcelain plate showing the Judgement of Paris. The delicately painted figures derive from a painting by Jean Paul Rubens.
Made during the Qianlong Reign, circa 1750, the plate shows the goddesses Venus, Minerva, and Juno on one side and Paris on the other side. Charged by Jupiter to pick the most beautiful of the three, Paris selects Venus and awards her the golden apple. The scene shows Rubens’ version of idealized feminine beauty.
The rim of the plate is decorated with a rose-red flower band.Dimensions: 9 inches diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Two Pairs of Antique Le Nove Porcelain Statues Provenace The Metropolitan Museum
$1,400.00The Metropolitan Museum has this same pair of figures in its collection, “Accession # 06.381 Credit line R. Fund”
This exceptional pair of 18th-century Italian porcelain courting couples was made by the renowned Le Nove Manufactory, 1781-1785.
The figures embody the grace and romanticism of late 18th-century European art.
The figures are crafted from the distinctive grey-tinted porcelain for which Le Nove became famous.
This porcelain was a hallmark of their production from the mid-18th century through the very early 19th century (the factory operated in Basano from 1765 to 1810).
Similar pieces by Le Nove are in prestigious collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (Accession Number: 06.381).
Description of the Figures:
Each group depicts a tender courting scene.
In both compositions, the man extends an arm toward the woman, whose gaze conveys love and admiration. He smiles warmly in return.
The figures are richly detailed, showcasing the virtuoso modeling and animated drapery that are hallmarks of Le Nove’s work.
The glossy finish elevates the exquisite craftsmanship, giving the figures a radiant appearance.
Dimensions: 6.75 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide x 3.25 inches deep (each figure).
Condition: Excellent, with no visible flaws or repairs. -
Ten Large Crystal Champagne Flutes Hand-Blown Antique Glass England Circa 1820
$1,600.00This is a remarkable set of ten hand-blown English crystal champagne flutes, made in the early 19th century, circa 1820, each standing an impressive 8.5 inches tall—an exceptional height for the period and for this refined form.
They are crafted of clear English flint glass, the prized material perfected in Georgian England for its unmatched brilliance and clarity, designed to imitate the pure sparkle of rock crystal.
The clarity of the glass, together with its satisfying weight, exemplifies the very qualities that made flint glass the standard for luxury tableware in the early 1800s.
Each glass was individually blown and features a graceful, funnel-shaped bowl that tapers elegantly to a slender, tubular stem, rising from a wide, circular foot.
The form is beautifully balanced, the extended profile giving the flutes a sense of quiet grandeur and poise.
When held to the light, the faint optical rippling within the glass reveals the subtle variations of freehand craftsmanship, each piece slightly unique in proportion and movement.
The feet retain the original pontil scars, clear evidence of their hand-blown creation and a mark of authenticity cherished by collectors.
Despite their age, the glasses remain in excellent condition.
They ring with a bright tone when touched—a hallmark of fine flint glass—and their thin rims and narrow bowls still serve their original purpose superbly, preserving the effervescence of champagne with elegance and restraint.
In hand, they feel both substantial and refined, evoking the tactile pleasure and visual purity of English glassmaking at its height during the Georgian era.
Whether raised in a toast or displayed as part of a fine collection, this rare set of tall flutes captures the enduring artistry of early 19th-century English glass.
Dimensions: 8.5 inches tall x 3.75 inches in diameter at base and rim
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1,600
Material: Clear hand-blown English flint glass
Style: Georgian
Origin: England
Date: Early 19th century
Notable Details:
Set of ten large early 19th-century champagne flutes
Clear flint glass with brilliant clarity and subtle weight
Hand-blown with elegant funnel bowls and slender tubular stems
Visible pontil scars attesting to traditional freehand craftsmanship
Rare and impressive 8.5-inch height for the form and period
An exemplary example of Georgian English glassmaking artistry -
Pair Antique Creamware Wall Pockets Late 18th Century
$800.00An identical pair can be found in the collection of The V&A Museum, with item numbers 414:1166-1885 and 414:1166/A-1885.** (See image of the unpainted wall pocket).
This pair of 18th-century English creamware wall pockets are hand-painted with Putti. Each Putti is depicted with arrows and a quiver.They are connected to Cupid and love.Made at Leeds Pottery around 1790, they are hand-painted in green, blue, and light brown.
One holding a flaming brazier, symbolizing winter, with a quiver by his side, symbolizing love.The corresponding wall pocket, also with a quiver at his side, represents autumn, depicting Cupid drinking from a jug,**An identical pair can be found in the collection of The V&A Museum, with item numbers 414:1166-1885 and 414:1166/A-1885. Both pieces were acquired by The V&A Museum from Lady Charlotte Schreiber’s collection (1812-1895), an English aristocrat known for her patronage of the arts and her impressive collection of English porcelain and pottery.Dimensions: 10″ tall x 6″ wide x 2.5″ deep”Condition: Excellent -
French Porcelain Soup Tureen and Stand Clignancourt 18th Century Royal Patronage
$1,400.00This Clignancourt porcelain soup tureen and stand was produced under royal patronage, bearing the red “M” mark of Monsieur, the Duke of Orléans, brother of King Louis XVI.
The form is confident and well balanced. The tureen sits firmly on its stand with a broad, grounded presence, while the domed cover rises to a neatly modeled finial. The side handles are crisply formed with controlled scrolls. The proportions are measured and architectural, consistent with Louis XVI’s taste for clarity and restraint.
The decoration is also handled with precision and restraint. Fine cornflower sprigs are placed across the surface with deliberate spacing, allowing the white ground to remain active. Green leaves establish the structure, while blue and red blossoms provide contrast. Gilded bands frame the decoration and reinforce the geometry of the piece.
Clignancourt porcelain of this period was produced under direct royal patronage. The “M” mark signals its connection to the Duke of Orléans and the highest levels of Parisian society. The cornflower decoration aligns the piece with contemporary court taste, closely associated with Queen Marie Antoinette.
Complete tureens with their original stands from this factory are uncommon. The strength lies in the clarity of design, the balance of decoration, and the directness of its royal association.
Dimensions: 17″ wide x 13″ deep x 12.5″ high
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1,400.00
Decoration: Hand-painted cornflower sprigs and garlands with gilt borders
Material: Soft-paste porcelain
Style: Louis XVI
Origin: Paris, France
Date: Circa 1780 -
18th Century Blue and White Delft Large Plate Hand Painted Decoration
$450.00This early eighteenth century Dutch Delft large plate is painted in cobalt blue with a charming garden scene showing a seated lady beside a flowering plant in a pot.
The painter worked with a direct and expressive hand, giving the figure and foliage a lively, almost whimsical character that is especially appealing in early Delft decoration.
The composition sits within a series of concentric rings that guide the eye toward the central scene. Around the rim, a repeating border of arched cobalt brushstrokes forms a rhythmic pattern that frames the image and strengthens the overall design.
The cobalt blue varies slightly in tone across the tin-glazed surface, creating depth and movement typical of hand-painted Dutch Delft from the early eighteenth century. Plates of this type were often made for display, where the bold blue decoration could be easily appreciated on a wall or dresser.
Dimensions: diameter 11.25 inches
Condition: Invisible restoration to tiny edge chips
Price: $450
Decoration: Hand-painted cobalt blue garden scene with geometric border
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delft faience)
Style: Dutch Delft, Baroque period
Origin: Delft, The Netherlands
Date: Circa 1720
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