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  • Pair Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Saucers 18th Century England Ca-1785

    $265.00

    This pair of blue and white porcelain saucers was made by Caughley in England circa 1785.
    Painted in underglaze blue, they show a lovely chinoiserie scene of a mother and son in a lush garden with flowering trees and several large vases.
    The blue line around the edge of each saucer frames and enhances the scene.
    The underside of each saucer has the Caughley crescent mark in underglaze blue.

    Dimensions: 5″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent

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  • Pair Blue and White Delft Chargers Hand Painted with Birds Circa 1780

    $3,200.00

    This pair of Dutch Delft blue and white chargers were hand-painted in the last quarter of the 18th century, circa 1780.
    They feature beautiful long-tailed songbirds resting on a branch among flowers and rockwork.
    The garden is filled with exquisite peonies and chrysanthemums.
    The artist has captured the essence of a garden so perfectly that you feel it could come to life.
    The borders have five panels, each with a peony and a chrysanthemum.
    The deep blue pie crust edge adds a lovely touch to both chargers.

    Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored

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  • Pair Blue and White Dutch Delft Mantle Jars Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1780

    $4,200.00

    This lovely pair of blue and white Delft mantle jars were hand painted in the Netherlands circa 1780.
    We see a chinoiserie scene with a pair of houses waterside in the foreground and a pagoda on the far shore.
    The garden scene is framed in a blue rococo outline.
    The covers have traditional Dutch Delft flame finials, which add height and elegance to the jars.

    Dimensions: 15″ tall x 6″ wide x 5.5″ deep at shoulders x 3.5″ deep at the base (perfect dimensions for a mantle).

    Condition: Excellent, with small edge chips invisibly restored.

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  • Two Pairs of Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Dishes 18th Century

    $3,100.00

    Made in the Qianlong Era circa 1770, these remarkable Chinese blue and white porcelain dishes were hand painted in an exquisite combination of soft and deep cobalt blues.
    The pure white porcelain base is covered with a glaze of a slightly blueish tint.
    Because they are hand-painted, each dish has an individual character through subtle variations in the details.
    On the pair of dishes in the center, delicate peonies unfurl near a single chrysanthemum.
    The dishes have four panels on the border, each showing elegant branches with beautiful plum blossoms.
    The total effect is delightful!
    Deeply rooted In Chinese tradition, the beautiful flowers on these dishes have symbolic meanings.
    Much loved for their bold size and colors, peonies are known as the flower of “riches and honor (fuguihua),”
    The cherished chrysanthemum, cultivated in China for three millennia, symbolizes both longevity and intellectual achievements, its allure transcending time.
    While the plum blossoms, with their enduring bloom in the harshness of late winter, embody the virtues of resilience, purity, and optimism.
    The undersides of these two dishes are marked in the center with the open lozenge, one of the revered Eight Precious Things*, and a symbol of good fortune and abundance.
    Also, painted on the underside along the border, we see a traditional pair of scrolling vines (see image#12).
    Taking center stage on the left and right dishes, a traditional garden tableau unfurls.
    We see flowers before a garden fence, buds emanating from rockwork, and plum blossoms near a bamboo screen.
    The scene encapsulates the essence of an 18th-century Chinese garden.
    On the reverse, once again, we see the traditional pair of scrolling vines gracing the border.

    Dimensions: 8.5″-8.75″ in diameter x 1″ in height

    Condition: Excellent

    *”The Eight Precious Things are general symbols of good luck and prosperity in Chinese art.” See Chinese Art A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery by P B Welch, pg 228.

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  • Large Chinese Porcelain Plate 18th Century Three Symbolic Scenes Qianlong C 1780

    $780.00

    This lovely Qianlong porcelain plate was hand painted in soft Famille Rose colored enamels under a light green glaze. The special glaze was used to enhance the brightness of the colors.
    Made circa 1780, the plate has six panels, three with a single figure and a symbolic meaning.

    Dimensions: 10.25″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent

    In the top panel, we see a young man standing proudly with a rooster.
    In Chinese folklore, roosters are associated with the sun, strength, and masculinity.
    As a result, they are said to be able to scare away evil spirits.
    Furthermore, a red rooster like this was said to protect homes from fire.
    The panel on the left shows a delightful scene of a young boy with a cricket and a cricket cage.
    The boy’s left hand is closed, presumably around a cricket, while the boy points to the cage with his right hand.
    Crickets are associated with spring and summer.
    The keeping of crickets was particularly popular in the capital city of Beijing during the last 300 years of the Qing Dynasty.
    In the panel to the right, we see a young lady with two fluttering butterflies.
    In Chinese tradition, butterflies symbolize the beauty and allure of summer while also embodying romantic notions and dreams.
    According to P B Welch* the depiction of two butterflies is especially poignant, signifying a permanent feeling of affinity.
    Alternating with the three figural panels are three panels delicately painted with peonies, symbolizing prosperity, abundance, and love. The peonies add a touch of elegance to the overall design.
    *See P B Welch “Chinese Art A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery” pgs 93-95.
    The border is decorated with cross-hatched “diamonds” on purple ground.

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  • Set of Four Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Dishes Late 19th Century Circa 1880

    $960.00

    This set of four Chinese porcelain dishes are hand painted in Famille Rose colors.
    The center is filled with beautiful flowers separated by leaves in two tones of green.
    The predominant colors are pink, orange, green, and turquoise with small touches of brown, and gray grisaille.
    The Famille Rose color combinations are lovely, and the design is lively!
    The colors were produced by mixing colored enamels with opaque white enamel.
    Dimensions: 8.25″ diameter
    Condition: Excellent
    Price: $960

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  • Set of Two Blue and White Delft Chargers Hand Painted at The Axe Holland C-1770

    $2,870.00

    This set of two blue and white chargers was hand painted at De Porcelene Bijl “The Axe” circa 1770.
    The center of each charger is filled with a lovely flowering plant.
    We see flowers in full bloom intertwined with buds and leaves, displaying nature’s cycle of life and renewal.
    The borders have ten shaped panels, each enclosing a single flower, a bud, and leaves.
    The pattern includes several shades of blue, giving it depth and visual interest.
    The white edge of each charger is cut in a fabulous lobed pattern that complements the painted decoration. This white edge is accented by a thin blue line.
    The design is dynamic and beautiful!
    The underside of both chargers shows the mark of De Porcelene Bijl “The Axe”.

    Dimensions: 12.25″ diameter and 13.75″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored

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  • Large 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Punch Bowl, Hunt Bowl Made Circa 1770

    $12,800.00

    The Chinese hunt bowl at its finest!
    Made in the Qianlong period, circa 1770, this exquisite hand-painted Chinese export bowl shows Western figures riding to the hunt in a lush green landscape.
    The bowl captures the viewer’s eyes with its rich colors and cheerful themes.
    There are two main scenes painted around the bowl: “The Meet,” which shows the assembly of the riders (see images #1 and #2), and “Full Cry,” which shows the riders at full gallop in pursuit of the fox (see image #3*).
    In the well of the bowl, we see the huntsman “Walking Hounds.” He is walking out the pack of hounds on a day when they don’t go hunting (see image #5)

    Dimensions: 16″ diameter x 6.5″ tall

    Condition: Excellent

    The bowl is painted in Famille Rose over-the-glaze enamels.
    The intense and beautiful color palette and rich decoration are hallmarks of Chinese export hunt bowls of the 18th century.
    The shape of the bowl is traditional: raised on a short foot with steep sides.
    The inner rim of the bowl is further decorated with a coin pattern above a band of floral and fruit decoration.
    Bowls like this were used to serve punch after a day of hunting.

    Provenance

    A similar hunt bowl can be found in the collection of the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

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  • Blue and White Delft Charger hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1760

    $3,200.00

    This pair of mid-18th-century Dutch Delft chargers is handpainted in several shades of cobalt blue.
    The viewer is drawn to the lovely scene in the center of each charger, which shows an elegant peacock in a flowery garden near water.
    The wide rim has eight panels, each with a single chrysanthemum or artemisia leaf.
    This traditional design was inspired by the Chinese blue and white “Kraak” porcelain chargers that were very popular in late 17th and 18th century Holland.
    In Chinese tradition, chrysanthemums symbolize long life and happiness, while an artemisia leaf symbolizes good health.
    The border, with its positive connotations, conveys auspiciousness and optimism.
    In summary, the alluring shades of cobalt blue, the captivating central scene of a peacock in a blossoming garden, and the chrysanthemums and artemisia leaves on the rim create a harmonious and visually striking composition.

    Dimensions: 13.25″ diameter x 2″ tall

    Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored

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  • Large 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Punch Bowl, Hunt Bowl Made Circa 1770

    $12,800.00

    The Chinese hunt bowl at its finest!
    Made in the Qianlong period, circa 1770, this exquisite hand-painted Chinese export bowl shows Western figures riding to the hunt in a lush green landscape.
    The bowl captures the viewer’s eyes with its rich colors and cheerful themes.
    There are two main scenes painted around the bowl: “The Meet,” which shows the assembly of the riders (see images #1 and #2), and “Full Cry,” which shows the riders at full gallop in pursuit of the fox (see image #3*).
    In the well of the bowl, we see the huntsman “Walking Hounds.” He is walking out the pack of hounds on a day when they don’t go hunting (see image #5)

    Dimensions: 16″ diameter x 6.5″ tall

    Condition: Excellent

    The bowl is painted in Famille Rose over-the-glaze enamels.
    The intense and beautiful color palette and rich decoration are hallmarks of Chinese export hunt bowls of the 18th century.
    The shape of the bowl is traditional: raised on a short foot with steep sides.
    The inner rim of the bowl is further decorated with a coin pattern above a band of floral and fruit decoration.
    Bowls like this were used to serve punch after a day of hunting.

    Provenance

    A similar hunt bowl can be found in the collection of the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

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  • Pair Blue and White Delft Plates Hand Painted England Circa 1760

    $1,550.00

    This gorgeous pair of blue and white English Delft plates was made in Bristol, England, circa 1760.
    The lovely floral decoration is hand painted in shades of cobalt blue on a light cobalt blue ground.
    One flower on the vine stretches rim to rim from the border on one side into the well of the dish and then across the well and onto the border again.
    This is an exquisite design well painted!

    Reference

    For a very similar English delftware plate, see English Delftware in the Bristol Collection, by Frank Briton, pg 191, plates 12.29 and 12.30, where Briton states that the origin of the dish was probably in one of the factories in Bristol, England circa 1760.

    Dimensions: 9″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored

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  • Pair Blue and White Delft jars

    $2,150.00

    This pair of large Delft jars has a traditional blue and white floral decoration painted on a white tin-glazed ground.
    The body of each jar features four large panels; two show a peacock among flowers, and two show a vase overflowing with flowers.
    The shoulders and cover are decorated in a traditional style with floral panels separated by “diamonds.”
    This pair of jars were made by the Delft factory of Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium.
    The underside of each jar is marked. From the marks, we date the jars to circa 1922.

    Dimensions: Height 16.5″ x diameter at the widest point 8.5″ x diameter at the base 5″.

    Condition: Excellent

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  • Pair Blue and White Delft Chargers 18th Century Circa 1770

    $2,350.00

    Made in the Netherlands in the 18th century, circa 1770, this lovely pair of Delft chargers is hand painted in cobalt blue.
    In the center, we see a traditional Dutch Delft floral design of scrolling vines, tulips, and tulip buds.
    The border shows nine panels, each featuring a single tulip.
    One of the pair of chargers has an in-the-factory mark “16” in underglaze blue on the reverse.

    Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored

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  • Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760

    $9,800.00

    This exquisite Delft five-piece garniture from mid-18th century Holland, circa 1760, is a masterpiece. The hand-painted panels on the front and back of each jar are decorated with a tranquil scene showing a deer and butterfly in a clearing, set against a backdrop of charming pagodas. In addition, the two side panels on each jar feature a large peony and a delightful songbird perched on a garden fence, adding natural beauty and elegance to the set.
    The canted corners of each piece in the garniture are beautifully decorated with small cartouches depicting serene water scenes. The upper band of decoration showcases intricate floral designs and shell shapes.
    Condition: Despite its age, the garniture is in very good condition, with only a few small chips that have been expertly and invisibly restored.      Dimensions: the pair of covered trumpet shapes and three covered jars are perfectly proportioned, measuring 14.5″ tall x 6″ wide x 5.5″ deep and 13.85″ tall x 5.25″ wide x 5.25″ deep, respectively.

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  • Delft Blue and White Vase Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1780 Netherlands

    $1,280.00

    Made Circa 1780, this 18th century Dutch Delft vase was hand painted with floral decoration of flowers and scrolling vines.
    A beautiful deep cobalt blue covers most of the surface.
    The vase has a traditional Dutch Delft shape; an octagonal base rising to the main body, a slim neck ending in a flower bulb shape, and an everted mouth.

    Dimensions: 10.5″ tall x 4.75″ diameter
    Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored

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  • Pair Blue and White Delft Vases Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1770 Netherlands

    $6,400.00

    This large pair of blue and white Dutch Delft vases were hand painted in beautiful deep cobalt blue. They were made in The Netherlands in the 18th century, circa 1770.
    The main body of each vase is fully decorated with six cartouches, three showing birds and three showing flowers.
    In addition, the bulbous mouth of each vase is decorated with scrolling vines and flowers.
    The neck and the top edge are decorated with designs of stiff leaves.

    Dimensions: 16.25″ tall x 7″ wide. The base measures 5.75″.
    Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored

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  • Set Six Large Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Plates Hand-Painted Kangxi Era

    $9,600.00

    This set of six blue and white Chinese porcelain dishes was hand-painted 300 years ago, circa 1700, during the Kangxi dynasty. According to Sir Harry Garner, author of Oriental Blue and White, “The Kangxi blue and white reached a technical excellence that has never been surpassed.” These dishes are of the rare “double dinner” size, 11″ in diameter. The dishes are each hand painted in a vibrant deep cobalt blue. We see a rocky outcropping with a pair of songbirds, beautiful peonies in full bloom, and a delicate flowering plum tree. The effect is gorgeous! The crisp cobalt blue border has intricate patterning with panels showing a single peony separated by scrolling vines and floral decoration.
    This decorative style was especially popular during the early Kangxi period.*
    On the underside, the dishes have the Chinese Kangxi Era square or “Fret” mark inside a double circle in underglaze blue. A traditional Chinese scene can be beautiful and also convey symbolic meaning. Peonies symbolize female beauty, royalty, wealth, and honor in Chinese tradition and have long been adored for their bold size and beautiful colors. The plum tree flowers early in the spring, announcing the end of winter and the rebirth of nature. Hence, it symbolizes endurance and hope.

    Dimensions:11″ in diameter x 1″ tall

    Condition: Excellent

    * Blue and white shards painted with rocks and floral subjects have been excavated from Kangxi era Jingdezhen private kiln sites and early 18th-century Chinese shipwrecks sunk in the South China Sea.

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  • Six Blue and White Dishes Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Kangxi Era, circa 1700

    $5,800.00

    This set of six blue and white Chinese porcelain dishes was hand-painted 300 years ago, circa 1700, during the Kangxi dynasty. According to Sir Harry Garner, author of “Oriental Blue and White,” “The Kangxi blue and white reached a technical excellence that has never been surpassed.” The dishes are hand painted in tones of cobalt blue. Flowers are everywhere! Delicate flowering plum trees, beautiful peonies, and lotus flowers in full bloom, The effect is gorgeous! On the underside, the dishes have the Chinese square “Fret” mark or the artemisia leaf mark inside a double circle in underglaze blue.

    Dimensions: 9.7″ diameter

    Condition: Small edge frits invisibly restored

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  • Large Punch Bowl The Medicine Man & The Boy in the Window Patterns England 1810

    $4,330.00

    This rare large punch bowl beautifully marries two of the most sought-after patterns of early 19th-century English ceramics: The Medicine Man and The Boy in the Window. This exceptional piece showcases the finest English chinoiserie and is a treasure for collectors or enthusiasts.

    The Medicine Man pattern, also known as “The Physician’s Visit,” transports you to a whimsical Chinese garden from a bygone era. The scene features a skilled doctor preparing medicine for his patient using a mortar and pestle while a dutiful servant shades him from the sun. This captivating pattern pays homage to the elegance and artistry of 18th-century Chinese porcelain.

    The Boy in the Window pattern tells a charming story of childhood innocence. It portrays a young boy gazing out of his window, watching his friends at play under a mother’s or governess’s watchful eye. This heartwarming design evokes feelings of nostalgia and delight.

    Dimensions: Diameter across the top 15.5″ x 7.5″ tall

    Condition: Excellent

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  • 2 Antique Porcelain Chinoiserie Plates Hand Painted by Minton England Circa 1805

    $1,060.00

    These two early Minton porcelain dishes are true masterpieces of the ceramic art form. The hand-painted chinoiserie scenes are beautiful, with intricate details and a charming, playful spirit. The attention to detail and the skillful execution of the scenes by the Minton artists are evident in every brushstroke, bringing the scenes to life in a truly captivating way. One dish features a young boy frolicking in a field, while the other showcases three boys playing on a seesaw. The attention to detail, the skillful execution of the scenes, and the vibrant colors added to the dishes’ overall beauty. The underside of the dishes bears the Minton mark in underglaze blue, with the pattern number 539, which serves as a testament to the authenticity and quality of these rare pieces.

    Dimensions: the larger plate measures 8.75 inches by .75 inches tall, while the smaller plate is 8.25 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches tall.

    Condition: Both are in excellent condition, adding to their value and rarity.

    Ref: For an image of a piece from this pattern labeled 1805-1810, See The Dictionary of Minton by P Atterbury & M Batkin, pg 19

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  • Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Plates Famille Rose Made Circa 1770

    $1,230.00

    This pair of lovely Chinese porcelain plates were hand painted in the Famille Rose style in the mid-18th century. The center of each plate is painted in delicate colored enamels and gold. Small green leaves enhance lovely peonies and other flowers painted in purple, pink, orange, and gold. The border of each plate has four pairs of cranes looking at each other in mid-flight. In Chinese tradition, cranes were believed to live for centuries. The pairs of cranes convey a wish for longevity to the owner of the plates.

    Dimensions: 9″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent

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  • Antique Pair Chinese Porcelain Plates 18th Century Qianlong Era Circa 1770

    $1,230.00

    This pair of beautiful Chinese porcelain plates were hand painted in the Famille Rose style in the mid-18th century. The center of each plate is painted in delicate colored enamels. Many small green leaves enhance lovely flowers painted in purple, pink, blue, and orange. The border of each plate has floral decorations, and along the edge, a band of deep green with a wave pattern design.

    Dimensions: 9″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent

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  • Pair Blue and White Delft Jars Hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands, Circa 1780

    $3,620.00

    This pair of 18th-century Delft jars has a lovely distinctive style taken from nature. The cobalt blue designs are hand-painted. We see a young woman seated in a garden. Budding peonies and a songbird surround her, and a majestic stag evokes a sense of wonder and enchantment as if you were peering into a fairy tale. The lovely flower-form skirts on the tops add sophistication and elegance to the overall appearance of the jars. The lobed shape of the jars adds life to the decoration as light plays over the curving surface. Everything works together to create a beautiful effect. The underglaze blue “in the factory” mark “10” and the paper label for the Thomazeau Collection provide authenticity and provenance.

    Dimensions: 14.5″ tall x 7.25″ diameter at the widest point x 5″ diameter at the base

    Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored

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  • Antique Delft Blue and White Jar Made by The Claw Netherlands Circa 1790

    $1,160.00

    This hand-painted jar and cover from circa 1790 boasts beautiful Dutch Delft floral artwork. The intricate design features a stunning array of blooms and vines in deep and medium cobalt blue. The shoulders of the jar are adorned with lappets filled with flower heads, and its octagonal form is topped with a simple, deep blue knop.

    Dimensions: 12.75″ tall x 6″ at widest point x 4.75″ across base

    Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored

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  • Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Jar

    $1,780.00

    The first thing you notice is the magnificent spiral snake handles. The large blue and white Dutch Delft covered jar is fully decorated. The elaborate decoration on the front features a lovely waterside scene topped with an armorial shield supported by angels. On the reverse, we see a beautiful romantic scene showing a courting couple with the man playing the guitar and the young lady listening appreciatively (see images). The vase’s base, shoulder, and cover are decorated with wide bands of deep cobalt blue lappets.

    Dimensions: 21 inches tall x 16 inches across the handles x 8 inches diameter of the base

    Condition: Very good; (there is invisible restoration to small edge chips and some craquelure in the glaze.

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  • Pair Dragons in Compartments Plates Chamberlains Worcester England Circa 1820

    $3,200.00

    We are pleased to offer this pair of Dragons in Compartments pattern plates. They were hand-painted by Chamberlain Worcester. The plates are painted with mythical beasts alternating with images of vases all within lappet-shaped panels. This wonderful pattern is also known as Bengal Tiger or Kylin in compartments. It was first made by Worcester in the 18th century. The pattern is an exotic English interpretation of Chinese export porcelains from the Kangxi period.
    This outstanding pair of dishes feature an important armorial of the Scottish Clan Irvine. The dishes were beautifully hand-painted in the Chamberlains Worcester factory circa 1820. Worcester first made this pattern in the mid-18th century. It is an exquisite English interpretation of Chinese export porcelains from the Kangxi period (1661–1722). The armorial displays a swan with a crown around her neck. The swan is the royal bird of Great Britain and symbolizes harmony with the royal house of the United Kingdom. The use of this well-known symbol asserts the loyalty of the Clan Irvine to the English monarch. This image on the Irvine crest is a late 18th-century creation.

    Dimensions of the dishes: 9.25″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent. There is the very slightest rubbing to the lettering of the motto on one of the dishes (see image #2).

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  • Pair Large Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Chargers Kangxi Era, circa 1700

    $12,500.00

    This pair of extraordinary chargers is hand-painted in a combination of beautifully soft and dark cobalt blue. In the center, we see a pair of splendid phoenixes, a male and a female, chasing each other across the sky. The male flies above with his head turned to look at the female. Peonies float between them. This dynamic mythical scene is exciting and exquisite.
    In Chinese tradition, both peonies and phoenixes have important symbolic meanings. Peonies symbolize royalty, rank, wealth, and honor and are much loved for their bold size and colors. A phoenix is said to appear only during the reign of a righteous emperor. That association with peaceful and benevolent times means that a phoenix symbolizes a wish for prosperity and righteousness.*
    A band of dark blue bat-form design encircling the central scene reinforces the symbolic wish for good fortune and happiness.
    The underside of each dish has the Artemesia leaf mark and is of the Kangxi period (see images).

    Dimensions: 13.8″ in diameter x 2.5″ in height

    Condition: Excellent with the very, very slightest rubbing to the edges

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  • Pair Large Blue and White Delft Jars Made Netherlands 18th Century Circa 1780

    $7,400.00

    A pair of blue and white Dutch Delft covered vases octagonal and fluted with a deep cobalt blue all-over design of flowers and scrolling vines.
    The shoulder and base are decorated with acanthus leaves.
    Traditional lion finials top the covers.

    Dimensions: 16.75″ tall x 8.5″ across the widest point x 5″ across the base.

    Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored

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  • Two Chinese Imari Porcelain Chargers Hand-Painted Qianlong Era, Circa 1760

    $6,140.00

    These two beautiful Chinese Imari chargers were hand-painted in the Qianlong era in the mid-18th century. Both chargers show floral designs painted in cobalt blue, iron-red, and gold. The charger showing the basket of flowers in the center is also colored with peach enamels. Each charger is a work of art.

    #1 (the charger higher up in the first image):
    This large Chinese Imari porcelain charger dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760. Finely potted with a lovely rich, glassy white glaze, the charger is hand-painted in a vivid Imari palette of orange-red, cobalt blue, and gold. We see chrysanthemums, lotus, and peony flowers in full bloom. 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: Excellent

    Price: $2,860

    #2 (the charger lower down in the first image):
    This large Chinese porcelain charger is hand-painted in the Imari style. It dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760. The charger has a vivid palette of iron-red, peach, underglaze cobalt blue, and gold. In the center, we see a basket overflowing with flowers: chrysanthemums, peonies, and plum tree flowers, all in full bloom. The decoration is beautifully gilded, which gives the design a luxurious touch. The broad rim of the dish is adorned with scrolling vines, flowers, and far-away waterside views. In Chinese tradition, peonies symbolize royalty, wealth, and honor, plum tree flowers symbolize endurance, and chrysanthemums symbolize abundance and long life. Typical of the Chinese Imari ware at that time, the back of the charger bears a sketch of two branches of plum blossoms. At the center, the reverse shows the lingzhi mark in underglaze blue inside a double blue circle.

    Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter x 1.5″ height.

    Condition: Excellent

    Price: $3,280

    The price for the pair of chargers is $6,140.

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  • Pair Blue and White Delft Mantle Jars Hand Painted Netherlands, Circa 1770

    $2,700.00

    This pair of Dutch Delft mantle jars shows a delightful rococo scene hand-painted on blue and white Delft. We see a pair of cows resting in a fenced area with a flock of birds in the sky and in the background fields and mountains. The finial on the cover is in the form of the traditional spotted lion.

    Dimensions: 14.5″ tall x 6.5″ diameter at the widest point x 4″ diameter at the base.

    Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored

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  • Antique Blue and White Delft Group Jars and Vases

    $11,600.00

    The jars and vases in this group were made in the 18th and 19th centuries. All are in excellent or very good condition, with slight edge chips invisibly restored. They range in size from 10.5″ tall to 23.5″ tall. They are well matched for color, with the largest single jar made in the late 19th century showing a bit of the pink body under the glaze.

    Condition: Very Good to Excellent

    Price for the group: $11,600

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  • Large Imari Chinese Porcelain Charger 18th Century circa 1760

    $3,200.00

    Why we love it: Look at the image!
    This beautiful Chinese porcelain charger is hand-painted in the Imari style. It dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760. The charger has a vivid palette of iron-red, peach, underglaze cobalt blue, and gold. In the center, we see a basket overflowing with flowers: chrysanthemums, peonies, and plum tree flowers, all in full bloom. The decoration is beautifully gilded, which gives the design a luxurious touch. The broad rim of the dish is adorned with scrolling vines, flowers, and far-away waterside views. In Chinese tradition, peonies symbolize royalty, wealth, and honor, plum tree flowers symbolize endurance, and chrysanthemums symbolize abundance and long life. Typical of the Chinese Imari ware at that time, the back of the charger bears a sketch of two branches of plum blossoms. At the center the reverse shows the lingzhi mark in underglaze blue inside a double blue circle.

    Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter x 1.5″ height

    Condition: Excellent

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  • Blue and White Delft Mantle Jar Netherlands circa 1780

    $1,640.00

    This charming blue and white Dutch Delft jar is decorated in shades of cobalt blue. Hand-painted in the late 18th century circa 1780, the jar mixes rococo and chinoiserie design elements. We see a modest house with blossoming fruit trees and pine trees. Beyond the house, we see water and a pagoda on the far shore. The cover is decorated with flowers. The finial on the cover has traditional blue stripes. On the reverse side of the jar is a single artemisia leaf, a Chinese symbol of wishes for good health. The shape of the jar is a traditional Dutch Delft round form rising from a round foot.

    Dimensions: 11.5″ tall x 6″ diameter at the widest point x 3.5″ diameter at the base

    Condition: Excellent

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  • Large Blue and White Delft Jar Made Belgium Circa 1890

    $2,400.00

    This large Delft jar has a traditional bird and flower decoration painted on a white tin-glazed ground. We see birds in a garden of beautiful flowers. The design on the shoulders and cover is classic Delft, with panels decorated with blue flowers on white ground separated by blue background decorated with leaves and vines. A traditional lion finial tops the cover. The jar is octagonal with a light pink tone as the white tin glaze was painted in a way that lets a bit of the underlying clay show through. Made by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium.
    Belgium was part of The Netherlands until 1831. Many of the early workers at Boch Frères Keramis were hired away from Dutch Delft factories. Begun in 1844, Boch Frères Keramis won a gold medal at the exhibition of Belgian industry in 1847. The underside of the jar is marked. From the marks, we date the jar to circa 1890.

    Dimensions: 23.5″ tall x 11″ across x 6.1 across the base

    Condition: Excellent with some faint lines in the glaze from the making.

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  • Large Ironstone Bowl Made England Circa 1870

    $380.00

    This lovely bowl is decorated with a beautiful garden scene showing a blossoming fruit tree rising from blue rockwork, oversized white and pink peonies, ochre-colored chrysanthemums, and a butterfly hovering above.
    This beautiful central scene is encircled by a blue border with scrolling vines and flower heads.
    Flowers on the vine decorate the sides of the bowl, and the edge is decorated with “diamonds” and flowers.
    The design is timeless with enduring appeal.

    Dimensions: 14.5″ long x 11.25″ wide x 2.75″ deep

    Condition: Very good: with very slight rubbing to the enamels and slight knife marks that are not ordinarily visible without very close inspection (see images)

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  • Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Bowl Famille Rose Made circa 1860

    $870.00

    This lovely mid 19th century Famille Rose bowl was painted in shades of purple, orange, and green. The outside of the bowl features a band of purple diamond pattern with inset panels of blooming peonies and smaller panels with monochrome orange landscapes. Below the purple band we see butterflies and sprigs of flowers. Inside the bowl a larger sprig of blooming peonies sits in the well. In Chinese tradition, peonies are known as the king of flowers and symbolize royalty and wealth.

    Dimensions: 4.5 in. H x 10.25 in. Dm

    Condition: Good: with a single invisible 2″ hairline restored in the colored band

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  • Six Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Dishes Kangxi Era Made c-1700

    $5,800.00

    These six beautiful Chinese blue and white porcelain dishes were painted in the Kangxi era circa 1700. Hand-painted using both soft and dark cobalt blue, each dish is very slightly different from the others in the set. The decoration is exquisite. At the center of each dish, there are two flowering peonies emanating from rockwork. On the border surrounding the peonies are other flowers including chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms. These dishes have meaning in Chinese tradition. Peonies are much loved for their bold size and colors. They are known as the flower of “riches and honor.”* Chrysanthemums symbolize abundance, while plum blossoms symbolize endurance and hope*. The dishes are molded, and the border of each plate is fluted in a pattern similar to the petals on a flower. The total effect is delightful.

    Dimensions: 8″ in diameter x 1” in height

    Condition: Excellent with minor frits on the foot of each dish

    *See “Chinese Art A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery” by P B Welch.

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  • Pair Creamware Dishes 18th Century England Painted in Pink & Purple Made c-1770

    $420.00

    We are pleased to offer this lovely pair of 18th century English creamware dishes made circa 1780. Decorated in enamels, both plates
    feature a chinoiserie scene. In conversation, we see two fashionably dressed women, a small child holding a pinwheel as he looks up, pointing to a group of chimes, and an older boy standing nearby. And at the far right, we see another boy seated with a parrot on his arm.
    Dimensions: 9.5 inches diameter
    Condition: Excellent
    Price: $420 for the pair
    History of creamware
    Creamware was created in the 1760s by Josiah Wedgwood. He was the first of the English potters to produce a cream-colored earthenware with a light-colored body. Wedgwood marketed these wares as Queensware after Queen Charlotte gave Wedgwood the honor of ordering a set. As its popularity increased, many of the other English potters began to make creamware as well. It replaced saltglaze stoneware as the dinnerware of all but the high aristocracy, which most likely would have had a service of Chinese export porcelain dishes.

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  • Pair Spode Shell-Shaped Dishes Orange and Blue Early 19th Century, Circa 1820

    $380.00

    Spode made this pair of fine quality shell-shaped dishes in England in the early 19th century, circa 1820. The dishes were printed in shades of orange and blue Orange and blue is the traditional color combination of Imari porcelains first exported from Japan to Europe in the mid 17th century. Here the use of these two colors is simply elegant. The design shows a traditional garden scene with blue rockwork, orange peonies and chrysanthemums, and bamboo. decorated with both orange and blue leaves.

    Dimensions: 10 long x 8.5″ wide x 2″ deep

    Condition: Excellent

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  • Newhall Boy in the Window Pattern Bowl, England, Circa 1810

    $480.00

    This 6″ diameter bowl is a small gem. Decorated with New Hall’s beautiful boy in the window pattern it was made circa 1810. The boy in the window pattern is English chinoiserie at its most lovely. This colorful bowl shows a young boy standing at the window of his home looking out at two friends. The boys are watched over by his mother or governess.

    Dimensions: 6″ in diameter x 2.75″ tall

    Condition: excellent

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  • Dragons in Compartments Plate Made England Circa 1820

    $800.00

    We are pleased to offer this Dragons in Compartments pattern plate. It was hand-painted by  Worcester Porcelain in England circa 1820. Decorated with mythical beasts alternating with images of vases all within lappet-shaped panels this wonderful pattern is also known as Bengal Tiger or Kylin in Compartments. It was first made by Worcester in the 18th century. The pattern is an exotic English interpretation of Chinese export porcelains from the Kangxi period.

    Dimensions: 8.5″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent

    Price: $965

    Background of Worcester Porcelain:
    Worcester Porcelain is believed to be the oldest remaining English porcelain brand still in existence today. Wares were produced beginning in the late 1740s and are known today as Royal Worcester Porcelain. In 1788 the company received a royal warrant as purveyors of porcelains to their Royal Majesties.

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  • Chinese Porcelain Plate Hand Painted Rose Canton with Immortals Circa 1820

    $900.00

    Made in the early 19th century, this Rose Canton plate is decorated with eight Daoist Immortals some riding fabulous mythical beasts.                                                                                 The border is further decorated with floral motifs.
    A band of pink honeycomb pattern separates the border decoration from the center which depicts crested Mandarin ducks amid lotus flowers.
    The ducks look at each other and seem to smile.
    This is a happy plate with a symbolic message. Mandarin ducks are thought to mate for life.
    Therefore, in Chinese lore, they represent a happy marriage.
    The plate is finely painted in exquisite polychrome enamels.
    We see pink shading into lavender pink and blue shading into light blue and turquoise.
    Highlights of grey, yellow, green, and light brown with gilt are framed by waveforms in bright white.
    On the reverse of the plate are three traditional iron-red flower sprays.
    Dimensions: diameter 8.75.”    Condition: Excellent.

     

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