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.
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Japanese Cloisonné is easily distinguished from its Chinese counterpart by the differentiation in color and by the fine hand with which it has obviously been created. The enameling is generally set upon silver or other metals. The shading and color combinations utilized in these pieces are truly fantastic. The subjects portrayed in the enameling vary broadly and these include landscapes, renderings of animals and plants, as well as geometric motifs, whereas the subjects of Chinese Cloisonné are generally stylized geometric designs.
Antique Tray by Suzuki, Signed
This superb square-form tray was made by the famed enamel artist, Suzuki. The tray is decorated with two birds standing in front of a blossoming plant. One of the birds is preening itself. The tray is signed in the lower right-hand corner. On the reverse, the tray is decorated with geometric patterns in Cloisonné enamel. The tray measures approximately 11 inches square.
JC02
Price: $14,000.00
Antique Vase with Calligraphic Decoration
A beautiful vase crafted in Japan during the Meiji Period, circa late 19th century. The baluster-form vase is decorated on the exterior with a pale aqua-colored enamel ground dotted with enameled cherry blossoms and petals. On both the front and reverse, the piece is decorated with black enamel calligraphy. The piece measures 14.5 inches height and 4.25 inches diameter at the rim.
JC04
Price: $12,000.00
Vase by Ando
This elegant, slender vase was made during the Meiji Period by an artisan from the Ando school. It is tapered ovoid form and features stylized enamel decoration of leaves and flowers on the exterior. At the rim, the vase measures approximately 14.5 inches height. On the underside, the piece features the Ando mark.
JC05
Price: $6,200.00
Pair of Cloisonné Vases by Namikawa Sosuke
A fantastic pair of vases made by the famed artisan, Namikawa Sosuke during the Meiji Period. The vases are tapered cylindrical form and feature Cloisonné style enamel decoration on the exterior surfaces. The decoration is in bands and consists of several small wired and enameled areas that combine to create stylized images of cranes, leaves and scrolls surrounding white enameled daisies. Both feature the signature of Namikawa Sosuke on the underside. Each measures approximately 14.5 inches height.
JC06
Price: $62,000.00
Foil Ground Vase with Fish Decoration
A gorgeous piece featuring a hammered foil ground and translucent Cloisonné style enamel decoration on the exterior surfaces. The foil base is hammered and embossed to represent an underwater scene with fish swimming amidst foliage. The textured foil is covered with translucent enamels so the play of light off the foil as it is translated through the translucent enamel gives a shimmering appearance. The vase is in beautiful condition; the utilization of color in this piece is truly excellent. The vase measures approximately 9.25 inches height at the rim.
JC07
Price: $4,500.00
Box with Floral Decoration, Ando
This lovely rectangular box was crafted in Japan during the late 19th century. The box features finely enameled floral motifs on the cover and decorated on the sides with bands of enameled geometric decoration. The interior is lined with fabric. On the underside, the box features the Ando mark. The box measures 6 1/8 inches length by 4 inches width by 2 inches height.
JC08
Price: $5,600.00
Tray with Bird and Peony Decoration
An elegant square-shaped tray created in Japan during the Meiji period, circa the late 19th century. The tray features Cloisonné style enamel decoration of a bird sitting on a blossoming peony branch. On the lower right-hand side, It is marked by the artisan. The reverse is decorated with geometric patterns in Cloisonné enamel. The tray measures approximately 10.75 inches square.
JC09
Price: $7,600.00
Box with Crane Decoration, Ando
An exquisite, spare Ando box designed in Japan during the late 19th century. The exterior surfaces are all enameled with a buff-colored ground. On the cover, it features a Cloisonné enamel decoration of 5 standing cranes. The interior is enameled in a solid green. The Ando mark appears on the underside. The box measures 5 7/8 inches length by 4 3/8 inches width by 2 1/2 inches height.
JC10
Price: $3,600.00