Hartman Rare Art, Inc.

A family-owned business since 1927

For 85 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 our Hartman Rare Art Ebay Store.

Chinese Carved Ivory 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

Chinese Carved Ivory 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

Chinese Carved Ivory 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: $1,700

Chinese Carved Ivory Female Warrior, 19th century

This figure is carved in standing position grasping a long staff, mounted on carved wood stand. There is a sheathed sword in extended relief attached to the belt. The robe is finished in painstaking detail and the figure is further accented by a myriad of polychrome motifs. The figure is pegged on to a carved wood stand. No marks visible, made in China (Circa 1860). Condition: very good. Dimensions: 9.25" ht.

Ci7083

Price: $3,500