Hartman Rare Art, Inc.
A family-owned business since 1927
For 83 years, the Hartman Family and our associates have consistently worked to provide quality antique merchandise to our customers at competitive prices. Should you have any questions about the pieces we feature on this website or if you would like to inquire further about a specific item, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our gallery is located in midtown Manhattan and easily accessible on the second floor. Please note the entrance to the building is on 53rd Street between Park and Madison Avenues. We are open to the public Monday to Friday from 9:30AM until 4:30PM.
The art of ivory carving in China developed as a strong artistic tradition during the Late Ming Dynasty and continued into the Qing Dynasty. Though access to ivory material is now limited due to trade restrictions, the antique pieces that remain offer insight into this art form and the subjects that were important to Chinese craftspeople in the past.
For more hand-carved works of art, we suggest our Japanese Okimono and Netsuke pages and please feel free to browse more Hartman Rare Art on Ebay. You can also purchase more of our ivories on Antique Spider. Keyword: "hartmanrareart".
Tripod Censer with Cover
This finely carved Chinese Ivory Incense Burner was made in China during the 19th century. The piece is set atop 3 raised prong-form supports. The body is slightly bulbous. The piece has two handles which extend from the shoulder of the piece outward, mimicking a form traditionally used in the creation of Bronze wares in China during the Neolithic era. On the exterior body, the piece is decorated with lobed quatrefoil reserves featuring relief-carved figural pavilion scenes. The cover is adorned with figures climbing a mountain, carved in the round. This piece measures 6.5 inches height.
Ci01
Price: $1,800.00
Brushpot
A brushpot carved from a hollowed tusk showcases a sprawling wraparound landscape with a variety of working figures, 1840. The top rim is geometric and the bottom border features a floral/vine pattern. A height of 9 inches.
Ci17
Price: $6,300.00
Fisherman
A smiling, seated fisherman proudly displays his latest catch in this finely-rendered ivory carving. The height is 6.25 inches.
Ci20
Price: $7,000.00
Circular Dragon Box
A circular form box and cover with an allover dragon pattern. The design borders on the abstract with a dense, continuous entanglement of writhing dragons. The cover's center displays a concentric leaf border, 3.75" diameter.
Ci7262
Price: $1,750.00
Doctor's Model
A smiling, reclining figure clutching a flower, circa 1860. The surface is polished to a healthy sheen and the piece is in good condition, 4.75 inches long.
Ci26
Price: $1,650.00