The Chinese and Asian Art Forum. For Fans, Collectors and Dealers.
Basic Rules For the BidAmount Asian Art Forum: Talk about whatever you want. You can even discuss and offer things that are for sale if they are authentic. Maximum image file size per post is 2 MB. Images of 700pxl x 700pxl are optimal if saved at a medium resolution. Be respectful of others and enjoy yourself. Click the YouTube link for a brief tutorial on using the forum. You can also EMBED Videos by cutting and pasting from You-Tube, Vimeo etc.
NOTE: To post an item or add a new post, click open the category title from the FORUM LIST, and CLICK the Blue ADD TOPIC button.
Hi Greeno -
For comparison:-
Attached images of a small jarlet, H. 4.5cm, Body D. 7cm, Base D 3.8cm, from my collection. This piece, as with all similar wares, has been made from two pieces, moulded together horizontally. The join can be seen/felt on both the exterior/interior body.
Image 4 clearly shows two small unglazed areas where the piece was held when dipped into the glaze ...
Such small jars were produced for export to the Philippines, Indonesia and South East Asia, where they were extremely popular, and numerous examples have been uncovered from burial sites throughout these areas ...
Also attached reference/images of the differing shapes/decoration used on such pieces recovered from the Lena Shoal junk, which is dated to Hongzhi period, so late 15thC, 1490’s ...
Stuart
@ming1449 Thank you! Admittedly, I see some differences, but I’d be hard pressed to say definitively what period each of these jars are from (yours, mine, and the Lena Shoal). I just don’t have knowledge as to what the differentiating elements are.
Is it the density of the decor, shape of the jarlet, color,....?
This is bird watching 101, for sure!
Hi Greeno -
It is primarily to do with painting style, motif composition and combinations of such and, to a slightly lesser extent, cobalt tones ...
Then secondly shapes, the proportions of such, and glaze tones ...
However there are always exceptions, and one must always allow for some ‘overlapping’ between differing reigns and indeed periods ...
This is especially so regarded pieces produced in the minyao, or private, kilns. If a motif, design combinations or shape proved commercially popular, it could continue to be used for several decades, with little alteration ...
’Bird watching’ indeed!!🤔😉😂...
Stuart
Sorry to chime in like this but I have a small jar that looks rather similar to some of the above shown. I bought it in a mixed lot of Vietnamese ceramics from Edmund Grundner and have always thought it doesn't really fit in with the other Vietnamese things. Could this also be Chinese? It's an underwater find from South East Asia.
Birgit
Hi Greeno -
I forgot to add that body characteristics, methods of potting and finish are also important factors to consider ...
Hi Birgit -
No apologies needed, please 'chime in' whenever ..!!
From the images, this certainly appears Chinese to me. The painting style would indicate an early 16th C date, probably Zhenge. Note the lotus panel motif surrounding the base is close to that on the similar shape jar from the Lena Shoal junk - image 2 above ...
I know very little regarding Vietnamese wares, but the pieces I have seen at auction and in publications display rather a distinctive painting style - quite different then that seen on your jarlet - but just my thoughts ...
Perhaps others may wish to comment on this ...?!
Stuart
I agree, Edmund Grunder is a nice person to deal with. Easy to communicate with.
I have also purchased objects from him and he admits if he is not sure about certain criteria of his items.
(not sure anymore but I think he mentioned that his specialty is blue and white Ming ware)
It makes me smile. Always a good thing.
@nmh Beautiful piece, Michael! Very interesting recessed foot, too.
@Greeno107, I collect these small Ming jarlets and would love to discuss your generous offer! Please email me at [email protected]. Many thanks!
@craig Sure! I’ll see what I’ve got and take a group shot and just let me know what might fit for your collection.
What I would ask is that you only take what you need for your collection, not for reselling. I use them for gifts and such, so while I’m not personally attached, I do value them.
Give me a couple of days.
@greeno107 Thanks! Take your time. 🙂
And I will happily adhere to your Terms & Conditions. Each of the ten or so jarlets I have has gone immediately to the "Never Sell" category of my collection. I do have some duplicates though that I'd be happy to trade. I'll send you the family photo.
@craig So, I took a quick look and found most of my little jars are monochrome, believed to be Song/Yuan, but I did find one more blue & white along with the one from my original post.
I’ve got lots of this kind of thing still in boxes, so I’m not sure if I’ve just misplaced the other jars, or if they’ve been dispersed already. I’ll check again next week.
Meantime, here is a group shot that includes some bowls. I found a lot of. Owls, but mostly poorly decorated, so I only included a few in the photo.
If anything interests you, email me with the ones you like circled. We’ll work out the shipping by email.
Best,
Greeno.
Latest Post: Help identifying this plate. Our newest member: Claude Bailey Recent Posts Unread Posts
Thanks for visiting "The BidAmount Asian Art Forum | Chinese Art"
If you sell on eBay, or have a shop feel free to post images and descriptions and links.
Check back often for discussion about the latest news in the Chinese art and antique world. Also find out about the latest Asian art auctions at Sotheby's, Christie's, Bonhams and Tajans.
Auction results for: fine porcelain, ceramics, bronze, jade, textiles and scholar's objects. As well as Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and other Asian cultures.
Thank you,
Peter Combs
Topics and categories on The BidAmount Asian Art Forum | Chinese Art
Kangxi vases, Kangxi dishes and chargers, Kangxi ritual pieces, Kangxi scholar's objects, Qianlong famille rose, Qianlong enamels, Qianlong period paintings, Qianlong Emporer's court, Fine porcelain of the Yongzheng period. Chinese imperial art, Ming porcelain including Jiajing, Wanli, Xuande, Chenghua as well as Ming jades and bronzes.
Join the BidAmount Chinese and Asian art discussion board and forum today
The BidAmount Asian Art Forum | Chinese Art
A free Asian art discussion board and Asian art message board for dealers and collectors of art and antiques from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and the rest of Asia. Linked to all of the BidAmount Asian art reference areas, with videos from plcombs Asian Art and Bidamount on YouTube. Sign up also for the weekly BidAmount newsletter and catalogs of active eBay listing of Chinese porcelain, bronze, jades, robes, and paintings.
The art of calligraphy - and for the ancient Chinese it certainly was an art - aimed to demonstrate superior control and skill using brush and ink. Calligraphy established itself as one of the major Chinese art forms during the Han dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE), and for two millennia after, all educated men were expected to be proficient at it.
The Museum’s collections of Asian art span nearly five millennia and encompass the cultures of China, the Himalayas, India, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. In 2007, the Museum launched an initiative to create dedicated galleries for the collection, beginning with a gallery for the arts of Korea ...
Chinese art is full of symbolism, in that artists typically seek to depict some aspect of a totality of which they are intuitively aware.
China Online Museum is the finest online museum of Chinese art. It features Chinese calligraphy, painting, ceramics, bronzes, carving, and other artworks.
Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. Overview Upcoming auctions Contacts Auction results ... Christie’s sales of Chinese ceramics and works of art showcase centuries of Chinese history. Held throughout the year in London, New York, Paris and Hong Kong, they attract a wide audience of collectors and connoisseurs vying for pieces as diverse as ...
Explore Asian Art Week. Contact the Specialist Department. Chinese Paintings ... Senior Specialist, Head of Sale. [email protected]. Tel:+1 212 641 5760. Bid in-person or online for the upcoming auction:Fine Chinese Paintings on 10 September 2019 at New York. Bid in-person or online for the upcoming auction:Fine Chinese Paintings on 10 ...
Discover an abundance of must-see art from all corners of a vast continent at Christie’s NY Asian Art Week. From contemporary classical and Chinese paintings to works with exemplary provenance from the Art Institute of Chicago, our Rockefeller Paza galleries will be full of ancient treasures and contemporary masterworks in a salute to the vibrant arts of Asia.
Sold to benefit The Art Institute of Chicago’s Asian Art Acquisition Fund, the sale features 84 lots with a focus on Ming and Qing porcelains, and offers a rare insight into the taste for collecting Chinese ceramics and works of art in the Midwest from the end of the 19th century through the 1980s. Highlights include two Wanli wucai garlic-head vases, a Qianlong mark and period, blue and ...
Specialist, Chinese Paintings, Christie's London Dr Malcolm McNeill is a Specialist in Chinese Paintings at Christie’s, based in London. He previously worked as an assistant curator of the Chinese collections and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, as a researcher at the British Museum, and as a translator and tour guide at the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
The Christie's Education 2020 Conference: The Chinese Art Market 18 Jun 2019 Christie’s Education is delighted to announce our first international academic conference in Asia which will take place in Hong Kong from 26-27 November 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and will run in parallel with Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn Auctions.
The summer Chinese Art sale in Hong Kong will feature works of art from several private collections, including Qing porcelains and textile from the collection of the legendary Chinese art dealer A. W. Bahr (1877–1959), fine gilt bronze Buddhist sculptures from an old Hong Kong collection, an East Asian collection of Qing dynasty wine cups and jades, and a Japanese collection of Song ceramics ...
Sotheby's Chinese Works of Art Department holds two auctions each year in London, New York, Hong Kong and Paris.
Chinese Art - View Auction details, bid, buy and collect the various artworks at Sothebys Art Auction House.
With more than 340 Chinese works of art dating from the Neolithic to the Republic periods, highlights of this sale include a selection of Qing Imperial monochromes from the collection of Arnold and Blema Steinberg, early ceramics from the Art Institute of Chicago and Chinese porcelain and works of art from the collection of Henry Arnhold.
Results: Sotheby's Asia Week achieved $52.4 million in six strong auctions, exceeding pre-sale estimates. With 76.5% of lots sold and 60.3% of lots surpassing high estimates, the Asian art sales at Sotheby's indicate continued collector interest in the finest works of art from China, India and and the Himalayas.
Today's sale of Important Chinese Art will proceed as planned with sessions at 10 AM and 2 PM EDT. Sotheby's will be monitoring the weather conditions throughout the day and will be available to coordinate alternative bidding options should conditions make it difficult for clients to attend the auction in person.
Bonhams Chinese Art department is renowned for offering the finest works of art representing the richness and breadth of China's artistic heritage, particularly Imperial porcelain, white and spinach green jades, cloisonné and Buddhist art. Specialised international auctions are held globally, including London, Hong Kong and San Francisco.
Bonhams : Chinese Works of Art We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. Please refer to our privacy and cookie policies for more information.
Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers: auctioneers of art, pictures, collectables and motor cars. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. ... Chinese Art (US) General enquiries
Bonhams : Fine Chinese Art We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. Please refer to our privacy and cookie policies for more information.
Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers: auctioneers of art, pictures, collectables and motor cars Bonhams : Asian Art We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site.
Bonhams are international auctioneers of fine Chinese and Japanese art. We specialise in rare Imperial and Export Chinese ceramics and works of art, as well as Japanese ceramics, fine and decorative works of art from the Neolithic Period to the 20th century. View on map
Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers: auctioneers of art, pictures, collectables and motor cars. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. ... Asian Art Bonhams. Work. 22 Queen St.