Rare Antique Chinese Tureen Porcelain Jiaqing Period Rockefeller Style Tureen

A very nicely made 18th century Kangxi tureen. Redecorated in Europe. Old inventory number at the base. There was a small yellow sticker at the lid, which is removed now. We take a look at Amsterdams Bont porcelain from China. A relatively unknown niche of Chinese porcelain from ca 1680-1740 that was partly decorated in Europe. Because mainstream Chinese collectors have yet to discover the historical significance of these wares they are relatively easy to find in Holland. While also being highly interesting and of often super quality and with an amazing array of decorations. Amsterdams Bont is a name given to porcelain partly decorated in the Netherlands (most likely in cities like Delft, Haarlem, Makkum). Because Amsterdam was at this moment in time the trade centre of the western world and also of the porcelain trade a lot of this over enamelling was probably commissioned by Amsterdam merchants, to reap higher profits on otherwise boring Chinese wares. The name Amsterdam Bont probably derives from the fact that these type of decorated ware was sold by Amsterdam Merchants. Amsterdam Bont consists of either blanc or under glaze blue decorated Chinese porcelain of basic quality, that was later enhanced with red and sometimes other colours in the Netherlands. It must not be mistaken for other type of Chinese & Japanese blanc wares decorated in Europe. Those we simply call European Decorated Chinese porcelain. Amsterdam Bont really is easily recognisable by its colour and style. An interesting side note is that a similar process of overdecorating with red was done in London in more or less the same colours. Method of manufacturing. This enhancemend was done on “petit feux” or small fire at a lower temperature. This technique of baking enamels on a lower temperature that was perfected in the Delft around 1670-1680 to compete with the colourfull Japanese porcelain of the time. At the turn of the 17th c Chinese porcelain...

Very nice antique mosa plates from ca 1900. In Kangxi style. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Color: Blue & White Region of Origin: Europe Period: ...

Nicely shaped and sized Armorial box. Family unknown. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots Region of Origin: China ...

Description An unusual Chinese export porcelain Famille Rose model of an immortal on the back of a sitting camel. It seems to be a water dropper considering the hole in the mouth ...

Description A very nicely decorated tureen. 1st half of the 20th century Pictures in natural light can be requested if wanted. Condition 1 chip with small line to rim bowl. S...

A rare, big size, and quality painting Export Vase, decoration in ocher and gilded "Landscapes" Jiaqing reign Very nicely decorated piece with good details. Dating to around 1796-1...

In the form of a sitting duck after 18th century models and in two parts; decorated profusely in aqua, orange, and cobalt blue with gilt highlights.

Asian porcelain soup tureen in the shape of an oval, richly polychromed design with enamel accents.The plate bears the China trademark, whereas the lids of Turesen 43 and 43 bear the...

With domed cover with gilt lemon finial on a conforming base with two handles.

Chinese Export Famille Rose Circular Porcelain Tureen and Cover Painted with Cranes & Harbor Scene, Circa 1745 The Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain circular small tureen and co...

Chinese Export Famille rose porcelain soup tureen and underplate. Qianlong Period, decorated with the figure of a mahout astride an elephant and flower sprays with gold rim. The theme of this lot indicates that it was probably made for the European colonial market in India, where East Indian ships...

An antique blue porcelain "Cantão" tureen with an octaves platter and lid, featuring lacustrine vegetation near the water, pagodas, a terrine ba...