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.

Cloisonné is a term that refers to any enameled piece wherein fields of enamel color are set against a piece of metal within specific areas outlined with wires. Cloisonné-style techniques were first used in China during the Ming Dynasty and developed further in the creation of beautiful decorative and functional objects through the Qing Dynasty.

Cloisonné enamel items were also made in Japan during the 19th and early 20th centuries. If you are interested, you might like to see our Japanese Arts page to view highlights from our collection of Japanese Cloisonné. And please feel free to browse our Hartman Rare Art Ebay Store.

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Birds

These birds are composed of metal, though nearly all of the surfaces of these two are enameled, except for the molded feet. The bodies are decorated with Cloisonné style enamel in White, Blue, Black, Green and Red. The artisan who created them created many very small fields using Cloisonné wire to represent the textures created by the feathers of the animals. Each bird measures approximately 7 inches length by 5.5 inches height.

CC03

Price: 9,700

Chinese Cloisonné Melon-shaped Vase

A decorative vessel with a black ground and bordered, lobed cavities surrounded by scrolls and geometric patterns. Crafted in the late 18th century, the height is 13.5 inches.

CC23

Price: $4,000

Chinese Cloisonné Moon Flask

A footed, flattened ovoid vessel with continuous floral pattern, lushly painted in painstaking detail. Mythical beast gilt bronze ring handles on the sides, the piece stands 14.25 inches high.

CC25

Price: $12,300

Chinese Cloisonné Double Gourd form Vase

This late 18th century piece features an elaborate bat finial and calligraphic characters. A luxurious gilt bronze ribbon drapes the center and sides, total height 11.75 inches, four-character mark on the bottom.

CC27

Price: $21,000