Chinese Ceramics
Chinese ceramics occupy a singular place in the history of art, representing a continuous tradition of technical innovation and aesthetic refinement that spans several millennia. From the earliest Neolithic earthenwares to the highly sophisticated porcelains of the imperial kilns, Chinese potters developed a mastery of material and firing that culminated in the invention of true porcelain. Today, these works are prized for their beauty and the cultural narratives they embody, reflecting shifts in taste, patronage, and global exchange.
In Chinese ceramics, form, glaze, and decoration combine to create objects of enduring elegance. From the restrained subtlety of Song dynasty wares to the vibrant polychrome enamels of the Qing period, each piece reveals a dialogue between artistic intention and technical precision. Many were originally produced for imperial use or export markets, underscoring their historical role as both luxury objects and instruments of cultural exchange.
Carefully selected examples today continue to resonate for their balance, surface quality, and timeless appeal, making them as compelling in contemporary interiors as they were in their original settings. Below you will find works that illustrate these qualities, including rare and important examples chosen for their quality, beauty and historical significance.
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An Exceptional and Rare Sancai and Blue-Glazed Pottery Figure of a Standing Lady Holding a Child 稀世唐三彩藍釉貴婦抱子立像 -
A PAIR OF CANTON ENAMEL HU-FORM VASES AND COVERS QIANLONG MARKS AND PERIOD
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A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAMEL
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A PAIR OF FAMILLE VERTE FIGURES OF RECUMBENT BOYS
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GROUP OF FOUR FAMILLE ROSE FIGURES OF TWO LADIES AND TWO BOYS
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A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE VERTE FIGURE OF WU SONG DEFEATING A TIGER
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A very large and unusual Chinese export biscuit-glazed charger 清康熙晚期／雍正早期 五彩山水田園珐瑯大盤
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A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN COCKERALS
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A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A CAT
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A turquoise-glazed biscuit teapot 清 孔雀綠釉素胎茶壺
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A turquoise porcelain Lingzhi form, ruyi head vase清 孔雀藍釉靈芝瓶
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A pair of turquoise glazed porcelain bamboo cluster brush pots 清 一對綠松石釉瓷竹叢筆筒
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A large and unusual, turquoise-glazed porcelain cat 清 孔雀綠釉刻毛紋瑞貓像
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A Pair of Turquoise-Glazed Biscuit 'Toad' Jardinières 清康熙 孔雀藍釉金蟾一對
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A turquoise-glazed porcelain cong-form vase 清 孔雀藍釉琮式瓶
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A pair of biscuit porcelain turquoise-glazed brushpots depicting Liu Hai and the three-legged toad amongst open rockwork 一對無釉青瓷綠松石釉筆筒，飾劉海戲三足蟾蜍於透雕岩石紋飾
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A Pair of Turquoise-Glazed Dishes with Mythical Creatures
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A Pair of Turquoise Monkey Water-Droppers
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A FAMILLE VERTE BOY AND BUFFALO GROUP INCENSE BURNER
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A PAIR OF WHITE ENAMELLED PORCELAIN FIGURES OF GEESE
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A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE ‘COURT LADY’ DISHES
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A CHINESE EXPORT FIGURE OF A MONKEY
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A PAIR OF FAMILLE VERTE FIGURES OF SITTING BOYS
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A PAIR OF SANCAI GLAZED STONEWARE TOMB FIGURES
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THE SCHLUMBERGER FAMILLE ROSE FISH BOWLS
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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT NODDING-HEAD FIGURES
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A FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN MODEL OF A CAPARISONED ELEPHANT
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A rare pair of famille rose 'standing cockerel' teapots and covers 清乾隆 粉彩公雞形茶壺一對
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A Rare and fierce Chinese export porcelain famille verte hound 康熙五彩獵犬
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A SET OF THREE FAMILLE VERTE JARS AND COVERS
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A set of famille verte and biscuit figures of the Eight Immortals
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A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE & WHITE KRAAK POURING VESSEL
