Hartman Rare Art, Inc.
A family-owned business since 1927
For over 77 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 10:00AM 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.
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
Soapstone Maiden
This finely carved soapstone guanyin was made in China 1820. The soapstone itself is mainly a taupe color throughout, though it is highlighted with dark red striations and dark brown specks. The figure is modeled as standing, holding a ring of prayer beads and a scroll in its hands. The guanyin's robe is carved flowing elegantly. The robe is incised with floral motifs. Bare feet stick out beneath the robe's hem. This piece measures 10 inches height.
CH05
Price: $900.00
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
This solid rock crystal guanyin standing next to a stylized peacock on wood mount stands 17.5 inches tall.
CH14
Price: $7,200.00
Soapstone Deity
An 18th century smiling deity in floral garb carved from a fine, fiery-colored soapstone on wood mount. The entire piece measures 13 inches high.
CH15
Price: $6,000.00
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