Chinese Export

  • Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher Hand Painted Circa 1770

    Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher Hand Painted Circa 1770

    $285.00

    This Chinese export porcelain pitcher was hand painted circa 1770.
    It captures a bit of elegance and whimsy in 18th-century Chinese export design.
    Known as a “sparrow beak” pitcher for the distinctive shape of its narrow spout, this petite vessel was prized for serving cream or sauces at European tea tables of the period.
    It is beautifully hand-painted in the famille verte palette, with lively brushwork depicting birds perched on flowering branches and a delicate butterfly hovering nearby.
    Rusty orange chrysanthemums, fresh green leaves, and touches of turquoise lend the piece both vibrancy and grace.

    Dimensions: 4″ tall x 4″ deep to the end of the handle x 2.75″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent

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  • Antique Blue and White Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Hand Painted Circa 1760

    Antique Blue and White Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Hand Painted Circa 1760

    $280.00

    This Chinese Export porcelain dish was hand-painted in deep cobalt blue with beautiful floral decoration featuring peonies, a traditional symbol of prosperity and beauty.
    Made circa 1760, the porcelain body is a pale, almost translucent light blue that sets off the rich underglaze decoration.
    Much of the design—particularly the peony blooms—is defined by finely painted outlines filled with delicate cross-hatching, adding texture and visual depth to the surface.
    The central medallion and surrounding sprays show excellent brushwork and balance, characteristic of mid-18th-century Chinese porcelain made for export to Europe.
    The dish has a softly lobed edge and is bordered with a geometric fret pattern.

    Dimensions: 9″ diameter x 1.5″ deep

    Condition: Excellent

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  • Six Chinese Export Porcelain Plates Hand Painted Famille Rose Circa 1770

    Six Chinese Export Porcelain Plates Hand Painted Famille Rose Circa 1770

    $700.00

    This exquisite set of six hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain plates, crafted circa 1770, showcases the elegant Famille Rose palette.
    Created for the European market each plate is decorated with richly detailed floral compositions in vibrant shades of pink, purple, red, green, and gilt.
    The group features several related designs that work together to enhance its visual appeal:
    – Two plates form a harmonious pair, each beautifully decorated with four pairs of cranes along the border—an auspicious symbol in Chinese art representing harmony, fidelity, and longevity.
    – A second two plates form another elegant pair, each boasting floral centers and stylish borders embellished with scattered flowers and sprays.
    – The top center plate showcases a bold central bouquet rising from cobalt-blue rockwork, reminiscent of the final plate but distinct in its absence of a garden fence.
    – The bottom center plate features a vibrant bouquet emerging from cobalt-blue rockwork, accompanied by a graceful garden fence and framed by a refined border of delicate floral sprigs.
    Together, these six plates create a visually captivating and harmonious ensemble, distinguished by variations in composition and border treatment.

    Dimensions: Each plate is approximately 8.9″ in diameter.

    Condition: Five Excellent, one with a 1.5″ professionally sealed hairline that is hard to see without a close-up (see images 7 and 8).

    Key Features:
    • Exquisite set of six hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain plates
    • Elegant Famille Rose palette with vibrant floral and botanical motifs
    • Includes a pair adorned with four pairs of cranes on the border, symbolizing longevity and harmony
    • Comprises a second floral pair with scattered sprig borders
    • One plate displays a striking central bouquet with rockwork (no fence)
    • Another plate presents a central bouquet, cobalt-blue rockwork, and a garden fence
    • Crafted for the European market during the Qing dynasty, circa 1770

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  • Pair Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Plates Famille Rose Hand Painted Ca. 1770

    Pair Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Plates Famille Rose Hand Painted Ca. 1770

    $580.00

    These two Chinese Export porcelain plates were hand-painted in the Famille Rose palette circa 1770.
    Each plate offers its own exuberant interpretation of floral beauty, capturing the spirit of Qing dynasty porcelain made for the European market.
    Though they differ in border treatment and detail, they share a similar design, a lively palette, and a masterful balance of color and form.
    One plate features a radiant central bouquet rising from cobalt blue rocks, surrounded by delicate sprays of pink and red flowers and a garden fence.
    A ring of finely painted gilt spearheads encircles the scene, adding a sense of refinement and structure to the joyful composition.
    The second plate presents a looser, more lyrical rendering: blossoms seem to float across the surface, with vivid greens and soft washes of color lending a painterly, spontaneous character.
    Each plate is a beautiful example of the artistry and charm that made Chinese Export porcelain so prized.

    Dimensions: One plate measures 9″ diameter x 1″ deep; the other 8.75″ diameter x 1.5″ deep

    Condition: Excellent

    Key Features
    • Two Chinese Export porcelain plates, circa 1770
    • Hand-painted in the Famille Rose palette
    • Vivid floral scenes with cobalt rocks and gilt accents
    • One plate with spearhead border; the other more freely composed
    • Each composition is beautifully executed
    • Excellent condition with no restoration

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  • Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Dish with Deer 18th Century Circa 1780

    Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Dish with Deer 18th Century Circa 1780

    $280.00

    This 18th-century Chinese export blue and white porcelain dish was hand-painted in underglaze blue, circa 1780.
    The whimsical central scene depicts two stylized deer beneath a blooming tree.
    The deer are rendered with charm and imagination, likely without reference to real animals.
    They stand on a flowering ground amidst lush foliage. Above them, three butterflies hover in flight.
    The border is filled with flowers. It forms a dense decorative band around the rim.
    The dish is beautifully composed.
    Dimensions: 9″ diameter x 1.75″ deep
    Condition: Excellent

    Decoration: Hand-painted deer, butterflies, floral ground, and wide peony border
    Material: Porcelain
    Style: Qing Dynasty Export Ware
    Origin: China
    Date: 18th Century circa 1770
    **Key Features**
    – Chinese export blue and white porcelain
    – Central scene with stylized deer and butterflies
    – Decorative border with scrolling peonies
    – Made in China for the European market
    – Excellent condition

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  • Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Plates Qianlong Era Circa 1750

    Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Plates Qianlong Era Circa 1750

    $1,200.00

    Made circa 1750, this beautiful pair of Chinese export porcelain plates is hand-painted in vibrant famille rose enamels.
    The central scene features a rooster standing proudly in a lush garden landscape, surrounded by blooming peonies, rockwork, and delicate foliage.
    The rooster, shown in profile, displays richly feathered plumage in tones of yellow, brown, and black, accented by a vivid red comb and elegantly arched tail feathers.
    In Chinese art, the rooster symbolizes courage, strength, vigilance, and the power to dispel evil spirits.
    The scene is framed by a narrow cell-pattern band, while the wide border is decorated with flowering branches of peonies and chrysanthemums, all painted in bright overglaze enamels of pink, green, blue, yellow, and turquoise.
    A fine iron-red line edges the rim.
    The vibrant palette and lively brushwork reflect the refined craftsmanship of mid-18th-century Chinese export porcelain.

    Dimensions: 9.5″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent

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  • Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Blue and White Hand Painted Kangxi 1700

    Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Blue and White Hand Painted Kangxi 1700

    $370.00

    This beautiful blue and white porcelain dish was made in China during the Kangxi reign (1662–1722).
    It was created specifically for export to the European market.
    Measuring 8.25 inches in diameter, it is hand-painted in a clear, slightly bright cobalt blue that remains vivid and fresh.
    The design features a central floral medallion surrounded by radiating panels filled with flowering plants and scholarly objects.
    This segmented layout, often associated with the “klapmuts” style, combines delicate brushwork with balanced, and rhythmic composition.
    The underside of the dish is decorated with precious objects that represent the “Hundred Treasures” motif—symbols of learning, prosperity, and good fortune highly prized in Chinese culture.
    The dish is in excellent condition, with a bright glaze, crisp painting, and no chips, cracks, or restorations.
    It exemplifies the refined artistry and lively style that made Kangxi blue and white porcelain so sought after both historically and today.
    Diameter: 8.25 inches
    Condition: Excellent; bright glaze, no damage or restoration

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  • Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Hand-Painted Qianlong Era Circa 1760

    Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Hand-Painted Qianlong Era Circa 1760

    $360.00

    This exquisite Chinese export porcelain powder-blue dish was hand-painted in the 18th century during the Qianlong Era, circa 1760.
    The center is painted in famille verte enamels.
    It features a fierce **Kylin in a traditional fenced garden with a flowering plum tree.
    Around the center are four fan-shaped panels showing birds and insects among flowers.
    The panels are reserved against a powder-blue ground that is gilt-decorated with floral blooms in outline.
    The famille verte reserves create a visual focus against the powder blue.
    This method of decoration adds depth and variety to this wonderful porcelain dish.

    Dimensions: 8.35″ diameter

    Condition: Very Good. There is light wear to the gilding on the powder blue. A half-inch flat flake has been invisibly restored on the back of the dish.

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  • Set of Three Chinese Figures, Laughing Boys, Hand Painted Porcelain circa 1800

    Set of Three Chinese Figures, Laughing Boys, Hand Painted Porcelain circa 1800

    $1,600.00

    Our friend and client Mario Buatta, the renowned interior designer, owned a dozen Chinese Laughing Boys in his private collection—figures he loved for their charm, personality, and symbolism. We had the privilege of acquiring and selling them several years ago (see last image). These three antique Chinese figures would have fit in perfectly beside Mario’s set. At one glance, you can see the unique personality of each boy—each one joyful and distinct.
    This charming set of three antique Chinese export porcelain figures, known as Laughing Boys or “HoHo boys”, was hand-painted in vibrant enamels around 1800.
    The seated figures wear brightly colored floral jackets in yellow, turquoise, and green.
    The robes are richly hand-painted with flowers, contrasting beautifully with reddish-brown bases that evoke stylized rockwork or drapery.
    Their faces are delicately painted, capturing a sense of animated cheer.
    The Laughing Boys are traditionally seen as emblems of happiness, harmony, and prosperity.
    Their joyful expressions and childlike appearance make them enduring symbols of good fortune.
    In Chinese tradition, these figures often represent the wish for a large, successful family.
    Popular among both Chinese patrons and Western collectors, figures like these were part of the flourishing export porcelain trade during the Qing Dynasty.
    Dimensions: height ranging from 6″ to 7″ tall x 4″ across x 2.25″ deep
    Condition: Excellent
    Price: $1,600
    Key Features:
    • From a tradition admired by interior designer Mario Buatta
    • Set of three antique Chinese export porcelain figures
    • Hand-painted in vivid enamel colors with floral robes
    • Known as “HoHo Boys” or Laughing Boys
    • Symbols of happiness, harmony, and prosperity
    • Associated with the wish for family success
    • Finely modeled Chinese figures from the Qing Dynasty
    • Made circa 1800 for the export market

    Dimensions: height ranging from 6″ to 7″ tall x 4″ across x 2.25″ deep

    Condition: Excellent

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  • Chinese Export Mug Hand Painted Mid 19th Century Circa 1860

    Chinese Export Mug Hand Painted Mid 19th Century Circa 1860

    $780.00

    This attractive Chinese mug is hand-painted with beautiful flowers.
    This mug dates to the second half of the nineteenth century circa 1860.
    It was crafted in a southern Chinese porcelain workshop and decorated in Guangzhou.
    In this commercial and shipping hub, international traders were given official residency permissions by Qing emperors.

    Dimensions: Diameter 4″, height 5.5″

    Condition: Excellent

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  • Set of Three Chinese Export Porcelain Plates Famille Rose Qianlong Dynasty 1760

    Set of Three Chinese Export Porcelain Plates Famille Rose Qianlong Dynasty 1760

    $830.00

    This trio of beautiful Chinese export dishes is decorated in the Famille Rose style.
    It features purple peonies, orange lilies, and a variety of other flowers.
    In Chinese culture, peonies are known as the “king of flowers” and symbolize royalty and wealth. This set of Famille Rose porcelain dishes dates back to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760.
    Chinese potters expertly utilized the rich colors of the Famille Rose palette to highlight the beauty of the flowers on these dishes.
    A scrolling band of orange decoration encircles the central subject.
    The rim of each dish features six delicate white and purple flowers separated by a wave pattern washed in green.
    Our trio of dishes embodies the simplicity and beauty characteristic of fine Chinese Famille Rose porcelains.

    Diameter 9″

    Condition: Excellent

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