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.

There are many different techniques and styles that have developed in the creation and styling of lacquer items in Japan over the past several centuries. Japanese lacquer is highly prized for the time and patience invested in the creation of these pieces as well as the fine beauty and absolute delicacy of the resulting items.

If you are interested in seeing more very fine articles of Japanese Lacquer, you might browse through our collection of Japanese Shibayama.

If you enjoyed these items, you might also take a look at our collection of Chinese Ivory Carvings.

Picnic Set

This fine Japanese lacquer picnic set was crafted during the late 19th/early 20th century. The set comprises a carrying case in black lacquer with gilt lacquer decoration, 2 bottles (one restored), one shallow tray, one tray, one shallow box with cover, and one 4-compartment box. The set is in very good condition: the carrying case measures a total 11.5 inches height by 12.75 inches width by 7.25 inches depth.

JL01

Price: $1,000.00

Tray with Peacock Decoration

This exquisite gold and brown lacquer tray was made in Japan during the Meiji Period during the late 19th century. The tray is narrow quatrefoil form and features relief lacquer decoration on the central panel of two peacocks in front of a flowering tree. The tail of the male peacock is adorned with inlaid shell medallions. The gallery of the tray is decorated with an elaborate scroll motif in brown and gold lacquer. An artisan's signature appears on the underside. The tray measures 11.75 inches height by 7.75 inches width.

JL06

Price: $3,300.00

Box with Inlaid Tsuba

This lovely rectangular box with its fitted cover are highly unusual in their decoration. The box and cover feature black lacquered exterior surfaces further decorated with inlaid Tsuba and other traditional Japanese sword fittings. The interior features speckled lacquer surfaces. The decoration is quite remarkable in that several of the sword fittings were cut to overlap from the cover to the body of the box when closed. The box measures a total 9 5/8 inches length by 7 3/4 inches width by 5 inches height.

JL09

Price: $12,000.00

Box and Cover

A circular lacquer storage box with interior and exterior covers. A two-tone floral relief pattern highlighted by a bow is the main attraction. The interior is a speckled landscape of a volcano. The piece comes with its own custom wooden carton. The box itself measures 5.75 inches diameter.

JL12

Price: $4,200.00

Writing Box with compartments

The cover features a stylized floral pattern with mother-of-pearl inlay on rust speckled background. The cover interior picture depicts three butterflies in flight. The box interior is separated by compartments and a small inkwell. The total length is 9.5 inches.

JL14

Price: $4,100.00

Storage Box with removable compartment

A stylized, compact lacquer box featuring a fine splattered texture highlighted by a flying bird scene and inlaid gemstone on both sides. The dimensions are 2.5 by 4.5 inches.

JL16

Price: $2,800.00

Floral Storage Box

This eye-catching box boasts a leafy floral allover with shell inlay atop a vibrant vermillion ground. In very good condition, the dimensions are 9.75 x 13 inches.

JL17

Price: $3,700.00