Pair of "Laughing Boys"

Our friend and client Mario Buatta owned a dozen Laughing Boys* in his private collection, which we purchased and sold several years ago (see last image). These three would have fit ...

Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta a pair of porcelain teacups made in England, circa 1825. This lovely pair of Staffordshire teacups...

Both jars are hand-painted in traditional Imari designs. They feature beautiful waterside scenes painted in cobalt blue and two shades of iron red, all with gilded accents. The colors are vibrant, and the scenes are complex. One jar features a shoreline, while the other scene features a cresting wave. Above the main scenes on each jar, there are medallions adorned with gilded floral decorations. Additionally, a ring of patterns inspired by Japanese textiles encircles the shoulder and base of each jar. The hand-painted panels on the reverse side mirror the designs on the front but include many subtle variations. On the side of each jar, there is a classic Imari depiction of a vase set on a garden terrace. These exquisite pieces were crafted in Japan during the Meiji Period, around 1880. Dimensions: 15" tall x 7" diameter at the widest point Condition: Excellent. Price: $2,800 Background of Late Imari Porcelain: Imari porcelains were first exported from Japan to Europe in the 17th century. In the third quarter of the 19th century, Imari porcelain found an eager export market in Europe as the style was compatible with the colors and designs of the oriental rugs used...

This pair of Derby porcelain plates was hand painted, showing beautiful summer flowers in bright polychrome enamels. They were painted by eminent Derby flower painter Leonard Lead ci...

Each colorfully painted figures with underglaze blue mark. Newport RI estate.

Pair of porcelain perfume bottles, Pair of German porcelain bottles of the 19th Century, very beautiful quality of the painted decorations...

Each with a blue underglaze blue X mark with blue through center. Each seated painted in aubergine , browns and greens. Newport RI estate.

Pair of turn of the century Italian Majolica porcelain male and female harlequin figures each wearing a top hat, striped pants and a red shirt.