A striking piece, this fine Chinese export porcelain punch pot is in the form of a closed lotus, the symbol of purity, with elegantly swagged tendrils with leaves and blossoms draped around the body of the piece, a lotus seed pod forming the knop on the cover. Combining great size, form, and color in bright green and Famille Rose enamels with a touch of gilded highlights, this piece must have made as dramatic and exotic impact in the 18th century as it still does today. Measuring 6 1/2″ tall by 8 1/2″ wide and in remarkably good condition with only two small flakes to the enamel at the base, and a faint hairline around the base of the handle where it joins the body.  Circa 1750-1760.   $1475.00

A brilliant example of the Yongzheng potter’s and painter’s masterful skills, this fine eggshell porcelain 8 1/4″ soup plate is elaborately hand-painted with a central scene of two cockerels upon rockwork with stems of peonies, the rim bordered with a soft pink cellwork ground with reserves of lotus and prunus and roundels of dragons. The imagery seems to have been popular, appearing on dinner and tea wares – the rooster being a symbolism of strength and punctuality, and the peony a symbol of wealth and nobility and the Famille Rose palette of enamels had only been recently developed, but it is evident here how quickly it was mastered. There appears to be a piece out of the rim, going down into the cavetto, but with the expert restoration it is very difficult to ascertain as the piece came to us in this condition – but the painting remains a superb example of class Yongzheng painting.  Circa 1730.  $1,950.00.

Absolutely remarkable in its detail, this exquisite quatrefoil form Chinese export Canton enamel teapot is delicately hand-painted in Famille Rose enamels, every surface finely rendered with complex scrolling floral designs incorporating the much-revered peony, panels of this pattern are framed on each lobe of the body with further gilded foliate scrollwork; the cover, neck, shoulder and spout also with swirling patterns in pinks and soft blues, the handle rendered in a ‘cracked ice’ design. One’s eye gets lost in the intricacies of the craftsmanship. Measuring 7″ tall by 5″ wide and with restoration to the base and arch of the handle, otherwise very good condition for a piece of this age and delicacy.  Qianlong period, mid-late 18th century.  $1,450.00

A charming Chinese export porcelain tea bowl and saucer dating from the Yongzheng period and hand-painted in the relatively new Famille Rose palette of enamels being perfected at just about this time, featuring a classic theme of a cockerel (symbol of strength and punctuality) on rockwork with branches of peony (revered as the symbol of wealth and nobility) all within a leaf-shaped reserve against a light blue diapered ground, the rim with cellwork borders with reserves of peony – all the motifs continuing on the matching saucer. The saucer with what appears to be a small piece out of the rim, very professionally restored. The saucer measuring 4 1/2″ in diameter, the tea bowl 2 3/4″ and in perfect condition. Circa 1730.  Coming to the Nelson Kline Collection from the Chinese Porcelain Company.    $2400.00

A wonderful form with rare decoration, this round Chinese export porcelain silver-mounted snuff box was undoubtedly made for the Indian market combining both classic Chinese decoration with cartouches of exotic birds and flowers, puce landscapes, and a ‘basket of flowers’ design on the reverse, along with two Mughal figural images; one on the cover painted with a scene of two Indian men seated upon a carpeted garden terrace, and the second, on the interior, with a dancer entertaining an elderly gentleman of some obvious importance who’s wearing a richly patterned robe and leaning upon a gilded sword.  The box with two lines in the porcelain, the silver mounts with traces of original gilding, and the original subtle diapered ground worn but still visible, other than this wear commensurate with age and use, the box is in good condition, a luxurious object made for a merchant prince, nobleman, or court official.  A great artefact of the connections of the China Trade with Mughal India. Measuring 1 1/2″ tall by 3 3/8″ in diameter. Mid/later 18th century.  From Santos of London via the Nelson Kline Collection.

A fine Chinese export porcelain covered jug hand-painted in Famille Rose enamels with lotus petal-shaped panels around the lower body with contrasting pastel shades of cellwork below a richly decorated and detailed collar of scrolling peonies, the same motifs repeated on the cover.  The Famille Rose palette was a relatively new creation at this time and we can see here how quickly and expertly the Yongzheng painters mastered these new rich colors.  Measuring 4 1/4″ tall with restoration to the cover and small areas of re-touch to the cellwork panels, otherwise, a jewel of a piece. Circa 1735.  $1,050.00

An especially fine and charming pair of Chinese export porcelain scalloped edge and molded tea bowls and saucers, meticulously hand-painted in famille rose enamels, each saucer centered with a rather rare image of a lovely European lady with her hair down, sensuously lounging upon a Chinese bed in a somewhat louche and come-hither pose, her shoes casually tossed off beneath her. (Not a very flattering interpretation of European women!). The borders with alternating panels of peony and chrysanthemum blossoms against variously complex diapered grounds. Each saucer 4 1/4″ in diameter, amazing quality and in great condition, ex-collection of Marchant of London. Circa 1740-1745.   $1800.ea

A rare size with a rare European decoration, fine Chinese export porcelain punch pot is decorated in Famille Rose enamels on both sides with a scene of European figures in a landscape gardening – with a lady watering flowers while a gentleman leaning on his shovel flirts with another young woman with a basket of blossoms. Entitled Le Printemps after a drawing by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743) and engraved by Nicolas De Laermessin III 1684-1755. Illustrated in Beurdeley’s Porcelain of the East India Company, page 55. Measuring 8″ x 9″ and with restoration to the spout and a line to the cover sealed, otherwise fine condition, a rare and charming scene. Ex- Suchow & Siegel Collection. Circa 1760.  $1250.

A brilliantly enameled Chinese export eggshell porcelain Famille Rose tea bowl and saucer hand-painted with an exuberant bouquet of flowers overwhelming a small blue footed vase, edged with a pink diapered border with small floral reserves, the vase centering the tea bowl as well, flanked by the large blooms spilling out and around the bowl.  The design most likely taken from the profuse Dutch still lifes of the late 17th century. The saucer measuring 4 1/2″ in diameter, the tea bowl 3″ in diameter, very minute rim frits filled, otherwise both in very good condition. Yongzheng period, circa 1730.  $2800.

Truly representative of some of the best decoration from a period that excelled in quality, this Chinese export porcelain Yongzheng period covered jug is hand-painted with elegant and intriguing images. There are two aspects of the design – one features a beautiful woman as seen through a draped moon window, seated at her writing table with a letter, outside the window is a profusion of extremely detailed palms, trees, and rockwork. The second image depicts an interior scene with a mother and her child standing in a furnished interior with lattice windows (note the tree leaves seen through the lattice) and two cranes, as an open doorway looks out onto a courtyard. What remains a mystery, is the presence of two cranes standing about inside the house, although the birds are venerated as the ‘Prince of all Feathered Creatures’ and symbols of longevity and peace. The meticulous detail is carried onto the cover with more trees and a Chinese roofline.  The jug measures 4 1/2″ x 4″. There is restoration to the cover and the knop is replaced and a small line sealed to the interior, but otherwise in good condition. Imagine what a spectacular tea set this was part of.  Circa 1730-1735. Ex-Nelson Kline Collection.

A large Chinese export porcelain Qianlong period barber’s bowl hand-painted in Famille Rose enamels with a classic image of flowering peony (the symbol of wealth and nobility) amongst fence and rockwork, the floral theme continued around the rim. The foot rim pierced for hanging on the wall when these pieces weren’t in use.  Measuring 11 1/2″ x 14″ with only two small chips to the rim, otherwise good condition. Mid-18th century.  $1,200.00.

An especially elegant Chinese export Yongzheng period porcelain soup plate delicately hand-painted in Famille Rose enamels with a central image of a courtly lady bidding farewell to a gentleman on horseback who is accompanied by his attendant (perhaps a departing husband, or a scholar taking leave of his mother?) Either way, a beautiful snapshot of a scene from almost three centuries ago. The 9 1/2″ plate bordered with chrysanthemum demi-lunes against a diapered ground. The reverse bearing an old note identifying the piece from the Martin Hurst Collection, as well as a dealer sticker from Henry Moog, Atlanta. Rim line sealed, otherwise good condition with no wear to the ‘proud’ enamels. Yongzheng period, circa 1725-1730. $3,600.00

A classic example of some of the masterful decoration so typical of the Yongzheng period, this very finely eggshell  tea bowl and saucer are painstakingly hand-painted in Famille Rose enamels with a highly elaborate design centered with a vase of peonies surrounded by a finely rendered diapered ground with reserves of stylized peony, the motifs continued around the borders, all with gilded highlights. A treasure that fits in the palm of your hand, the measuring  4 1/2″ in diameter, the tea bowl 2 3/4″. The saucer professionally restored, the tea bowl in fine condition. Circa 1730.  Ex-Nelson Kline collection.  $1,400.00

A very fine Chinese export porcelain soup plate made for Swedish market, from a special-order service and bearing the Arms of Klinkostrom.  The central arms within a scrolling gilded cavetto border, the rim with beautiful arching branches of peony – a revered flower in China, this piece combining both European and Chinese design elements exemplifying the worldwide cultural connections of the China Trade, and the superb quality achieved during this period. Measuring 9″ in diameter and in very good condition. Circa 1730.  Ex-Nelson Kline Collection.

As with a lot of fine Yongzheng pieces – there is a lot of detail masterfully painted in a very small space – here is no exception with this charming handled cup painted in Famille Rose enamels with an elegant lady with a fan seated a fine table with what appears to be an unfurled scroll that she has been contemplating, her attention diverted by what we assume to be her small son who is carrying a ruyi scepter, his presence dwarfed by being sandwiched between two large vases, all as a large cat looks bemusedly out at the viewer. What did the rest of the tea set look like one wonders? The cup   2 5/8″ tall and dating to circa 1730, in very good condition. Coming to the Nelson Kline Collection from Marchant of London.

An impressively sized Chinese export porcelain mug hand-painted in Famille Rose enamels with a large finely detailed  central vignette with an expansive boating scene depicting two very distinct versions of life along the river – to the left is a lavish nobleman’s or high official’s boat bedecked with lanterns and flags, so large with it’s rich pavilion that only half the vessel is fit into the scene, and on the opposite shore, one gets a glimpse of a more humble vessel with its occupants doing their wash on the riverbank and hanging their laundry to dry on bamboo poles.  On the reverse side is another cartouche with a sepia riverscape scene, both cartouches in reserve against a splendid scrolling gilded ground with smaller floral panels.  A great glimpse of the Chinese lives of the ‘haves and the have-nots’ two and a half centuries ago – how much has changed, and how much has remained the same.  Measuring 5 1/2″ tall x 4 7/8″ in diameter with only restoration to the handle, otherwise good condition with fine painting.  Circa 1770s.

An impressively sized and richly decorated Chinese export porcelain covered tea canister, or jar, of unusual diamond-shaped form, hand-painted with four panels of Mandarin figural scenes of families at leisurely pursuits in their gardens, the concaved neck with vignettes of birds amongst branches in reserve against a finely detailed iron red diapered ground, the motif continued on to the cover, all surmounted by a foo lion finial.  Measuring an impressive 16 1/2″ tall x 9″ wide and of an unusual diamond-shaped form which gives the piece a substantial presence and allows for two scenes to be viewed at once.  With some minor restoration along the edge of the corner of the cover and the corner of the mouth of the vase and a faint interior line, otherwise very good condition. Qianlong period, circa 1770-1780. A rare form.   $4,500.00

A charming set of three Chinese export porcelain 7 1/2″ tall garniture vases hand-painted in underglaze blue and overglaze Famille Rose enamels with baskets of flowers within floral bordered medallions. Reflecting the refinement of the 18th century, dating to circa 1770-1780 and in good condition, other than possible frits filled along the mouth of each vase. Bright, cheerful enamels.  $350.00 each.

A great pair of Chinese export porcelain scalloped edge plates hand-painted in Famille Rose enamels in the classic Tobacco Leaf pattern, each with a lavish profusion of flowers and foliage and gilded highlights.  Measuring 9″ in diameter both with some slight stacking wear; one with a faint glaze line to the rim on the reverse, the one with two short faint hairlines to the rim on the reverse, otherwise good condition. Circa 1760-1770.

A very fine pair of Chinese export porcelain Yongzheng tea bowls and saucers, richly hand-painted in Famille Rose enamels, sitting ‘proud’ on the surface of these thinly potted pieces, each with a central peony roundel (symbol of  wealth and nobility) against a pink cellwork ground accented by a yellow and green border.  Painstaking work and talent were needed to pot, paint and fire these small jewels.  The saucers measuring 4 1/2″ in diameter, the tea bowls 2 1/2″, their size indicative of the extravagant cost of tea at the time. In remarkably good condition with only the smallest of rim nibbles to edges and foot. Circa 1725-1735. Ex-Nelson Kline Collection.

A beautiful, finely potted Chinese export porcelain Yongzheng period saucer, decorated in Famille Rose enamels and gilding with two scrolling foliate borders surrounding a finely rendered image of a vase of flowers. Minor rim frits filled otherwise fine condition, a lovely elegant piece, measuring 4″ in diameter and dating to circa 1730-1735. Ex-Nelson Kline Collection.  $650.00

A great example of Chinese export made for the European market, this 8 1/2″ plate is hand-painted in iron red with gilded detail with a central scene of the Baptism of Christ within a abundant fruit border meant to signify plenty interspersed with some rather Chinese-looking cherubs, two bearing a banner inscribed Mat 3:16 referring to the Biblical verse being illustrated.  Most likely taken from an engraving of the period, in very good condition and dating to circa 1725. Illustrated and discussed in Howard and Ayers’ China for the West, page 316 where they speculate that these wares were possibly made for for use in China and Japan as a starting point for conversion and incidentally exported to Europe as either a curiosity or an example of the missionary work being done there.

An especially happy pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of Spaniels, rather well modeled and finely painted in a seated position. Measuring 6 1/2″ tall and in good condition with only one tail restored.  Later 18th century. Two charming personalities to have in your collection.  $7,200.00.

A very charming pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of a man and a woman reclining with their heads resting in their hands, designed to be hung on a wall, their forms complimenting each other perfectly.  We have not seen this form before, perhaps a gift to a couple, a symbol of connubial harmony? Approximately 8″ long, dating to the 19th century?

A charming Chinese export porcelain Yongzheng period lotus petal-molded teapot decorated with Famille Rose enamels, meticulous gilded diapering and grisaille floral decoration. Very good condition, measuring 4 1/2″ x 6″ and dating to circa 1730-1735. $2,500.00.

A really fine Chinese export porcelain 12 1/2″ charger, decorated in Famille Rose enamels with a beautifully rendered scene from the Chinese epic story The Romance of the Western Chamber. This image is one of the better known scenes where the hero is scaling a garden wall to join his faithful lady whose love he has been denied by a disapproving father. The condition of this piece is superb, the vibrant enamels sitting proud of the surface, and even the gilded detail is still intact.  Note the detail of the wonderful tree root writing table next to the patient lady.  Circa 1740. $2,500.00 net price.