Dec 8, 2021 · Porcelain from the Kangxi period (1662-1722) is one of the most recognisable and ubiquitous areas of Chinese ceramics. Ceramics from this reign are found in collections and museums all over the world, so it is well worth familiarising oneself in the shapes, decoration, and marks on pieces of this prolific period of porcelain production.

Assembled by a private collector who started acquiring Chinese art in the 1970s, a group of imperial Kangxi period porcelain will be offered this September, many of which were formerly owned by esteemed and influential collectors of Chinese art such as E.T. Chow, H.M. Knight, T.Y. Chao and Francis and Brodie Lodge.

Jan 22, 2025 · Uncover fascinating facts about Kangxi period Chinese porcelain, from secret symbolic meanings to the mysterious Lang Yao glazes. Expert insights on collecting and valuing these rare masterpieces.

Jul 13, 2021 · Chinese porcelain collectors and connoisseurs consider Kangxi ceramics to have the most variation—artistic expression combined with impressive techniques. Perhaps you are curious how to identify antique Chinese porcelain or are considering starting or …

Jan 27, 2020 · Chinese art expert Jean Gauchet explains in a brief dissertation the history and nuances of 17th and 18th century Kangxi porcelain, and its impact on the Chinese art market …

Oct 31, 2024 · The renowned blue and white artworks, the verte pieces and the striking famille noire creations highlight Kangxi porcelains diverse forms and decorative styles. Emperor Kangxi’s rule encouraged both expertise and creative vision, which are still treasured by collectors and historians today.

Kangxi porcelain refers to Chinese porcelain produced during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor, who ruled China from 1662 to 1722. Kangxi porcelain is considered to be one of the most important and influential ceramic styles in Chinese history.

Jul 17, 2013 · In the late seventeenth century, Queen Mary (1662–1694) filled one of her palaces with Chinese porcelain made during the reign of the Emperor Kangxi (1662–1722). Her passions in this regard inspired a craze for collecting among the English aristocracy.

Each kang hsi for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and earthenware. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kang hsi — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced …

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