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.

It has been well noted in art historical texts Chinese artists created beautiful and important sculptures carved from exquisite natural materials they were able to mine from their territories. While most historians tend to focus more specifically on the exquisitely carved jade and jadeite articles crafted in China, it is also important to recognize the skills of hardstone carving were limited to not only the nephritic and jadeite materials. On the contrary, different types of stones with a broad variety of visual and textural properties could lend themselves in interesting ways to the creation of a piece. The most talented Chinese artisans knew how to highlight the better features of a stone and how to incorporate the natural coloration and textural qualities into the design.

Our Chinese Jades collection is particularly worth seeing if you treasure gemstones. And please feel free to browse more Hartman Rare Art on Ebay.

Turquoise Vase and Cover

This fine covered vase was carved from a solid piece of Chinese turquoise during the 19th century. It is flattened urn-form and features a fitted cover. To the shoulder of the vase, two handles are carved opposite one another. The body to the front and reverse is decorated with relief-carved floral and animal motifs. The vase measures a total 4.75 inches height with the cover.

CH03

Price: $600.00

Agate Vase and Cover with Bird and Squirrel

This gorgeous vase with cover was carved in China from carnelian agate during the 19th century. The vase is flattened urn form and features openly carved berry, vine and leaf decorations on the exterior. The cover is decorated similarly with openwork branches and berries as well as a bird and squirrel. The vase measures 7.75 inches total height.

CH09

Price: $1,400.00

Crystal Guanyin

A beautiful crystal Guanyin carved in China during the 19th century. The material used is beautiful quality, being very bright and clear throughout, though some inclusions are present. The figure is modeled standing atop rockery next to a bird. The figure's robes are modeled flowing about her body. This piece measures 15 inches height.

CH10

Price: $3,000.00

Crystal Guanyin

This solid rock crystal Guanyin standing next to a stylized peacock on wood mount stands 17.5 inches tall.

CH14

Price: $7,200.00

Crystal Falcon

A 19th century crystal falcon perched on a carved wood branch-like pedestal. This piece is exceptional quality with natural rock impurities inside the left shoulder which only emphasize its uniqueness. A total height of 11 inches.

CH17

Price: $4,600.00

Malachite Vase

A fantastic carving of a wildlife scene with cranes and trees encircling, early 19th century. This piece is rock solid and showcases a swirling marbelized texture. The total height with cover measures 11.5 inches.

CH19

Price: $7,600.00

Carved Carnelian Agate Vase

This piece features a fluid carving of a pelican/floral pattern with red highlights. An excellent rendered sculpture with a height of 4.5 inches.

CH20

Price: $1,100.00