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.

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To study the history of Chinese porcelain is to study a rich tapestry of cultural and social influences spanning over twelve centuries. While our other web pages have explored earlier types and styles of earthenware/porcelain created by Chinese artisans for the most part, most of the Chinese porcelain we're familiar with today was created between the Ming Dynasty (1368 C.E. - 1644 C.E.) and the Qing Dynasty (1644 C.E. - 1911 C.E.). Here at Hartman Rare Art, a portion of our Chinese porcelain collection is comprised of pieces created during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

There are multiple varieties and styles of porcelain and pottery developed as a result of several factors. First, China's size must be considered a factor. As with any nation, artistic styles and popular designs vary based upon the geographic location of the craftsperson. Second, the country has seen a great deal of political and social change through the past 500 years. It is clearly understood that differences in ruling structures, social values, and international trade have very visible effects on the art and literature produced by a nation. And please feel free to browse our Hartman Rare Art Ebay Store.

Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Dish, Kangxi

A circular dish highlighted by a painted scene in famille verte palette enamels depicting a Scholar's rock with flowering plants. The central decoration is surrounded with a border of floral, foliate and geometric motifs. The underside is decorated with painted floral sprigs. On the underside of the base, the dish is marked. This dish was formerly from the Weisbrod collection. It measures 11 inches diameter at the rim.

CP02

Price: $4,000

Chinese Pottery Fa Hua Shrine, Ming

The piece features a rectangular plinth with a figure mounted on top. The figure is set in front of a stepped wall. It is seated wearing traditional robes. In one hand the figure holds a gourd. The piece is glazed in variant blue and turquoise colors, though the face and hands of the figure have been left unglazed. The porcelain portion is mounted atop a wood and metal base with a scrolling border etched around the foot. The shrine is in very good condition. There is some damage to the fingers, as would be expected with a piece of this age. The sculpture was formerly from the Laurance Rockefeller collection. It measures a total of 8 7/8 inches height.

CP14

Price: $13,200

Chinese Porcelain Ruyi

An elaborately painted ceremonial scepter with allover floral decoration on a pale green ground. Relief openwork head, mid-section and handle (bat medallion). Geometric blue and yellow border surrounds the sides, gilt highlights. Four-character mark on the side, made in China. Condition: very good. Dimensions: 20.25 inches length.

CP20

Price: $1,300

Chinese Porcelain Floral Vase, 19th century

A high, round-shouldered, baluster vase with allover scroll and foliate pattern over a vibrant, yellow ground. Floral borders encircle the cylindrical neck and shoulder. A geometric border surrounds the bottom. No marks, made in China (19th). Dimensions: 13 inch height, 10 inch diameter.

CP21

Price: $3,000