Ca. 1850-1900s, late 19th century
Late Qing Dynasty
Hardwood (possibly huali rosewood), and porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
Diameter: 40 cm / 15.7 in, height: 40.9 cm / 16 in
Weight: 17.6 lb/ 8 kg
From the estate of Mary McGrory, of Lone Jack MI

A gorgeous and meticulously crafted 19th century stool or tea table, of circular form with curved concave legs. The wood, densely grained and richly hued, is possibly huali rosewood. Nearly all visible surfaces ...

Antique Indian bronze figure of Krishna. Standing in a relaxed pose with his flute in hand. He is bejeweled and wears a pleated dhoti. Long strands of hair fall to his shoulders. Behind his tall headdress is a sun disk. Krishna and his consort, Radha together represent the ideal relationship of love between god and soul. Beautiful original patina and hand rubbed finish.

Age: Early to mid 19th century

Dimensions: 11 7/8" high x 4" wide x 4" deep.

19th century
Late Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with celadon glaze
H: 26.7 cm / 10.5 in; W: 20 cm / 7.9 in (at widest point)
Jar: perfect condition; Lid: 2 cm chip and 3 cm hairline
From a Marine County private collection


A 19th century celadon jar and cover, with carved underglazed decorations featuring ruyi medallions and two dragons "piercing" through vines; all covered with a nice, tender celadon glaze.

Early 19th century
Jiaqing - Daoguang Period, Qing Dynasty
Woven silk
Length: 163.4 cm / 64.3 in, Width: 82 cm / 32.3 in
From the estate of Mrs. Joseph E. (Catherine Abbot) Johnson, of Lynchburg VA. This banner was brought back from a 1917 business trip to China by Mr. Johnson's parents.

A huge and magnificent imperial wall hanging or tapestry, depicting five-clawed dragons against a ground of clouds, auspicious bats, and buddhist treasures; all on top rolling wave...

This is a 19th century finely hand-carved Hidemasa-styled Netsuke depicting a seated Hotei, carrying a large bag of fortune over his shoulders while holding a fan with his right hand. Two Karakos are with the God of Happiness, one is seated over the edge of his robes, while the other is on top of the bag right next to the deity's head. The garments of Hotei and Karakos are decorated with spiraling scrolls in the style of Hidemasa. Unsigned. Netsuke measures 1.62 inches (4.1cm) wide, and 1.35 ...

Ca. 1870-1900
late 19th century Guangxu period,
Qing dynasty Porcelain with transmutation flambé glaze
Height: 35.3 cm / 13.9 in
From a New York area estate

A 19th c Guangxu mark and period tianqiupin vase with transmutation flambé glaze, of a striking mottled red-blue-purple coloring, which Jingdezhen potters achieved through mixing colloidal copper, iron, or other metallic materials into suffusions breaking up the glaze surface. Monochrome flambé pieces wer...

Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
D: 26 cm / 10.2 in
Two small rim chips filled in, otherwise perfect
From a Midwest collection


A Guangxu mark and period plate, decorated with orchids in famille rose enamels, and a ruyi medallion border. While late Qing famille rose wares tend to be more gaudy and flashy, this particular displays surprising restraint in its design.

Late 19th century
Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
H: 33 cm, W: 26 cm (at widest point)
Perfect condition
From a Jackson, Mississippi collection


A large "Kangxi revival" Guangxu blue and white jar, with typical late Qing glaze, painting style, and paste; featuring eleven beauties engaged in activities of intellectual refinement.

Late 19th century
Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze painting in grisaille, gilt, and enamel
d: 25 cm
Three glaze lines, visible only on the back
From a Marin County, California estate

In the scholarship, late 19th century is often regarded as a period of decline, during which potters produced inferior, derivative imitations of earlier wares. However, Guangxu period did see the rise of a novel decorative style in porcelain making: "Dayazhai"...

ca. 1870-90s, late 19th century
Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with powder blue glaze and famille verte enamels
H: 35.7 cm W: 25 cm (at widest point)
Lamp hole filled in and covered to bottom, cover partially restored.
From a French estate


A large and robustly shaped late Qing covered ginger jar, in the Kangxi style with famille verte flower-baskets against a powder blue ground.

Late 19th century, circa 1880-1910
Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
H: 36.3 cm (without stand), 41.8 cm (with stand)
Wear to enamels. 3.5 cm hairline to neck, 4 cm hairline to body. Bottom drilled. Small chips and wear to foot rim.
From a Princeton, NJ estate, old dealers' labels (one English, the other Japanese) to bottom

This vase is one of the best late Qing famille rose pieces I have handled. The painting is confid...

19th century
Late Qing dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
H: 35.7 cm
From a Bedford, Ohio private collection

A wonderful 19th century blue and white vase, painted fully with continuous landscapes of mountains and pavilions, with the cliffs and trees rendered in bold calligraphic strokes.

Condition report: tiny chip to mouth rim, bottom drilled (with two glazelines radiating from hole). [Please examine all photos carefully; they are part ...

Ca. 1880 – 1900
Late Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with transmutation flambé glaze
H: 28.7 cm
From an English private collection

An elegant late Qing “Hu” vase, tight and compact in form, and covered with flambé glaze of an intense red. The archaic “hu” form is based on Shang bronze prototypes, which were originally ritual vessels used in the heating and pouring of wine.

The Qing flambe glaze is rooted in the antiquarian revivals of the Yongzhen...

mid-late 19th century Tongzhi-Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille verte / Canton Enamels
w: 27 cm, l: 22.5 cm
Perfect condition
From a Netherlands collection

Late 19th century
Guangxu period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with ge-type glaze and famile verte enamels
H: 29 cm
From a Denver, Colorado estate

A late Qing zun of elegant "guanyin" form, pairing overglaze famille verte decorations of birds, flora, and rockwork against a creamy ge-type glaze. Two springs of slip-covered Prunus branches compliment the neck.

Condition report: perfect antique condition. [Please examine all photos carefully; they are part ...

Late 19th century
Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille verte
enamels h: 47 cm
Nearly perfect condition: no hairlines or repairs, drilled bottom, age wear to enamels
From a Washington DC estate; old USA customs sticker on bottom

This vase is carefully decorated in gorgeous famille verte enamels, and illustrate two popular Chinese folk sayings: zhuang yuan ji di (the scholar has placed first in the Imperial examinations), and tian xian s...

19th century
Late Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with sang de boeuf / oxblood copper glaze and overglaze famille rose enamels
H: 23.5 cm, W: 21 cm (at widest point)
Perfect condition, with only slight age wear to enamels
From a Northern California private collection (mislabeled "Yung Cheng 1723-1735" to bottom)


An unusual sang de boeuf / oxblood copper red vase, heavily potted in the apple "zun" shape, and enameled with various floral sprays in the famille rose pa...

19th century
Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels
H: 23.8 (with cover), 22 cm (without cover)
From a UK estate

A densely and meticulously painted late Qing ginger jar, with two cartouches featuring classic beauties, all against a famille noire floral ground. Wood cover included.

Condition report: Good antique condition, with only one glaze flaw [Please view all photos carefully. The images accompanying this lot is...