Chinese Lacquerware

Massively scaled Chinese lacquerware urns, dating to the early 20th century.

Perfect for storing your most treasured sewing essentials or as a decorative accent in your home, this sewing box is a true testament to the rich history and artistry of Chinese lacq...

En-suite lacquer screen, detailing the above provenance, is illustrated in Mallett 2002 catalogue, page 62 (detail - last image). Why we like it Chinese export armorial lacquerware ...

Chinese-export monogrammed lacquerware is extremely rare and particularly sought after.

This clock was designed around 1760 when European craftsmen, influenced by the imported silk and lacquerware from China, created their own fanciful versions of the East.

A 19th century Chinese black lacquer bowl painted with a pagoda amidst and mountainous landscape. Pagoda Red Collection #: Z108 Keywords: Bowl, China, Chinese

Likely dating from the Qing Dynasty or inspired by that period’s artistic traditions, this table screen reflects the sophisticated techniques of Chinese lacquerware, where multiple l...

Executed in layered pigments and gold accents, the surface is decorated in a traditional style that evokes the visual language of Chinese lacquerware, enhanced with subtle craquelure...

The artistry and detail of the painted surfaces evoke the fascination with Asian decorative arts that swept through England during the Georgian period, when affluent collectors sough...

This is a pair of lacquerware vases, Chinese 'bodiless' stem vases hand decorated with silver dragons on a black ground.

Large French toilet or bath tray ("toilet ware"); it is made of sheet iron, painted with a special black dye and then decorated, in a highly artistic manner, with flowers, leaves, an...

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

A refined and sculptural example of Regency lacquerware. China Circa 1810 Provenance: Property from the Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty; Christie’s, New York, October 20, 2023.

The development of a lacquering process that compared favorably with Japanese and Chinese lacquerware also helped to establish papier mache in Europe.

The papier mâché inlay technique used throughout this treasure box was a European innovation inspired by a desire to recreate lacquerware imported from China during the early 19th ce...

19th century Chinese lacquerware game box of serpentine shape and having carved feet.

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Pillow Box, Early 20th Century ...

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

Stunning pair of 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty lacquerware vases or urns featuring foo dog or foo lion decoration.

The arrival in Western Europe of the first shiploads of Chinese porcelain, lacquerware, ivory and silk in the 17th century stimulated interest in China, or Cathay, as it was then cal...

Kamakura-bori is a lacquer technique meant to imitate the look of Chinese carved lacquerware. Whereas Chinese carved lacquer involves first building up layers upon layers of lacquer ...

This is a very elegant example of a small writing desk with beautiful chinoiserie (Chinese lacquerware) on all four sides. The top shelf comes down to form a writing desk with on top...

A rare set of three early 19th century Chinese Export lacquerware trays; each having a central scene of a Chinese landscape with figures and then decorated with borders of dragons an...

A rare melon form Chinese export lacquerware tea caddy and liner, circa 1830s, comprising six radially lobed segments, the face of each decorated with a (faded) scenic panel cartouch...

Carved Chinese Cinnabar Lacquerware Lamp with Brass base and Cap.

The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of Chinese or Japanese lacquerware, likely influenced by Chinoiserie or traditional Asian craftsmanship.

For a bit about the history of lacquer I offer an excerpt from an article on the visual arts website, "In Chinese art, the word lacquerware refers to a variety of decorative techniqu...

Origin: China, Qing Description:Qing, wood Lacquerware Ink Pad Box.

A wonderful pair of Art Deco theatre wall sconces, circa 1920s. Impressive in size and form these light fixtures have bent stained glass with a floral design. Very good condition wit...

Fine antique Chinese Qing Dynasty silvered golden copper alloy snuff bottle of hulu double gourd form, inset with 4x carved five petal white jade plum flowers, body decorated with sc...

A large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wucai (five color) glazed bowl painted in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, and yellow upon a pure white ground, and featuring a design...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

Oversized Moroccan candle glass lantern from Marrakesh, clear and multicolored glass adorned with filigree Moorish designs. High end traditional Moroccan hurricane candle lantern han...

Chinese spinach green nephrite jade censer and cover. Basketweave surface, archaic handles, translucent wall. Spurious Qianlong mark, but most likely later Qing period. Old Christie'...

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen — Provenance: Perret Vibert, Paris Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants and Schola...

Egyptian Revival loveseat composed of hardwood inlaid with bone,ebony, Upholstered in a very rare felt hand stitched applique fabric in Egyptian motif,,original,The loveseat features...

Art Nouveau brass casket designed by Niels Dam Ravn in the 1930s. * Curvilinear bronze casket with floral motifs and fitted wooden interior box * Designer: Niels Dam Ravn * Manufact...

Wrought iron canopy bed with footboard and headboard made of wood shaped to be upholstered. The wrought iron uprights like the feet have turned bronze inserts. The celino features a ...

A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife with meaning. The dense, heavy ja...

Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The front is soberly adorned with an ormolu plaque featuring scrolls and fleurons framing ...

Perfume Bottle "Serpent" (Snake) made in glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. height: 8.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, Ren...

A Monumental Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Ornamental Buddha Sculpture of Vajravidarana: A Masterpiece of Sino-Tibetan Craftsmanship, Late 19th Century, Qing Dynasty This monumental gilt-l...

This pair of carved Chinese hongmu or rosewood armchairs date from the late Qing Dynasty, and combine extravagance and opulence with style and refinement. They are adorned with mytho...

Indo-Chinese 19th century carved table, highly carved detailing.