Chinese ceramics, figurines - price guide and values

Enamelled Biscuit Frog on Leaf Figure

A Chinese enamelled biscuit figure of a frog on leaf, 19th/20th century, naturalistically carved in the form of a banana leaf with a frog in enamelled biscuit porcelain, together with a fitted hardwood base. 3 cm high, 12.5 cm wide. 5.5 cm high with stand…

Cantonese Famille Rose Export Bowl with Traditional Design

19th century Cantonese famille rose export ware bowl traditional design with panels of figures, insects, birds and blossom

Blanc-de-Chine Kuanyin Figure on Dragon Throne

A large blanc-de-chine figure of Kuanyin, the goddess sits upon a shell throne above five dragons amongst foaming waves, she holds a ruyi sceptre in one hand. Impressed maker's mark and seal to the back of the figure's robe. Height 49 cm

Multi-Figure Wucai Rice Bowl with Ming Mark

Chinese rice bowl with multi figure Wucai pattern. Blue and white ming mark to bottom. A/f. Restored rim. Diameter 13 cm

Famille Rose Meiping Vase with Horseback Figures

Chinese famille rose Meiping vase, with a short neck, decorated with figures on horse back pleading to immortals in the sky, calligraphy verso, on circular foot, seal mark to base, height 15 cm

Cantonese Rose Medallion Vase, Qing Dynasty

A Cantonese rose medallion vase, late Qing Dynasty, second half 19th century, the baluster vase with a waisted neck and lobed rim with pairs of gilded chilongs to the neck and zoomorphic lug handles, embellished throughout with alternating panels of…

Cultural Revolution Figurines and Mao Plate

Chinese Cultural Revolution Propaganda figural group c. 1970 glazed porcelain, depicting a worker, farmer and soldier standing on a rock with their arms raised, together with a Chairman Mao plate (2)

Xianfeng Marked Qing Dynasty Blue and White Plate

A blue and white porcelain plate, Qing Dynasty, Xianfeng mark, 1851-1861, a gently lobed plate centred with a figural narrative scene within a pavilion and garden setting enclosed by a main border with arrangements of plum blossom and peony, and narrow…

Famille Rose Eggshell Porcelain Vase with Landscape Cartouches

Chinese famille rose eggshell porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with two cartouches depicting figures within a landscape with temples and mountains, on a ground decorated with stylised chrysanthemum and floral motifs, in tones of pink, purple,…

Chinese Court Figure and Calligraphy Vases

Pair of Chinese early 20th century vases, with spreading lips, decorated with scenes of court figures to one side and calligraphy to the other, height 59 cm (2)

Guangxu Marked Famille Rose Bowl with Garden Scene

A famille rose bowl, the rice bowl of ogee profile raised upon a foot rim, continuously decorated with female figures in a fenced garden and pavilion setting, bearing Guangxu marks underside. Height 7 cm. Diameter 14 cm

Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf Flambe Vase with Figural Handles

A Chinese sang-de-boeuf vase, the ovoid vase raised on a broad foot rim and having a gently waisted neck, with three applied figural lug handles to the collar and concentric rims to the body, decorated with a blood red flambe glaze modulating from white…

Chinese Blue & White Pot with Figure Landscape Painting

Large antique Chinese blue and white baluster form pot, painted with figures in landscape, 36 cm high

Dehua Guanyin Figure with Lotus and Dragon

A 'Blance-de-chine' Dehua figure of guanyin c.19th century. Standing on a lotus leaf with buds, swirling waves an encircling dragon and standing child. With character marks on back. A/F, with a few minor flea bites. With box. Height 63 cm

Chinese Polychrome Ceramic Bowl with Figures and Horses

Chinese polychrome ceramic footed bowl decorated with figures and horses, reign marks to base 8 cm height, 17 cm diameter

18th Century Chinese Export Bowl with Palace Scenes

Large 18th century Chinese export underglaze blue and famille rose bowl, painted with panels of figures at leisure in palace settings. Diameter 26 cm

Chinese Soapstone Buddha Figure with Oil Pot - 19cm

A good Chinese carved soapstone figure of Buddha carved in brown soapstone. He sits on a lotus base with benign expression and holding an oil pot. Height 19 cm

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl with Figure Scene

A Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl decorated with painted figure scene with double blue circle mark to base height 10 cm, diameter 22 cm

Daoguang Marked Famille Rose Courtly Figure Bowl

A famille rose bowl decorated with courtly figures, mark and period of Daoguang 6.5 cm high, 11 cm diameter

Famille Verte Ovoid Jar with Courtly Figures

A large famille verte ovoid jar, painted with two reserves of courtly figures engaged in outdoor pursuits on a cracked ice ground with flowers and lattice work, flanked by a pair of lion mask ring handles. Height 44 cm. Provenance: The Estate of William H…

Qing Dynasty Blue & White Bowl with Continuous Scene

A Chinese blue and white bowl, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662 - 1722) decorated with a continuous scene of figures and animals within diaper borders, the interior decorated with a writhing dragon 10 cm high, 21 cm diameter

Green Glazed Porcelain Dog with Wooden Stand

A Chinese export green glazed porcelain figure of a dog with a wooden stand, late Qing dynasty, 19th-20th century. 12.7 cm high, ?20 cm long. Provenance: Purchased from Ian Mclean Antiques in March 1985

Polychrome Porcelain Guanyin Figure with Child, Qing Dynasty

A Chinese polychrome biscuit porcelain figure of Guanyin, late Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, finely modelled, standing on a lotus throne, supported on a pierced pedestal, holding a child, 32.4 cm high. Provenance: Private Sydney collection, R & V…

Sancai Guanyin Figure, Qing Dynasty

A Chinese Sancai-biscuit figure of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty 1644-1911, seated on one leg, with a green, yellow and aubergine glaze, supported on a flat base. 20.1 cm high. Provenance: A Melbourne private collection

Kangxi Blue and White Dreaming Figure Dish

A Chinese export blue and white dish, Kangxi period (1661-1722), decorated with a sleeping figure in a pavilion dreaming of three figures, surrounded by a diaper-pattern rim interspersed with shaped landscape reserves. Provenance: the de Voogd collection,…

Chinese Canton Enamel Painted Vase Lamp with Shade

A large Chinese porcelain Canton enamel painted vase (Ching period) C. 1850, decorated in the traditional manner, with panels of court figures, birds and flowers between floral and butterfly borders. Applied gilt chilong and shishi with dragons, adapted…

Hand-painted Chinese Porcelain Vase with Court Figures

Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form with a short waisted neck, hand decorated with court figures, in tones of orange, blue, pink and green with gilt accents, red seal mark to base, height 24 cm

Qing Dynasty Kwan Yin Figure with Fish and Whisk

Chinese Qing Dynasty figure of Kwan Yin, depicted standing in robes holding a fish and fly whisk, in soft tones of yellow, green and purple, a/f, height 47 cm

Blue and White Porcelain Bowl with Shou Lao and Figures

Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, the interior decorated with roundel depicting Shou Lao with deer and staff amongst turbulent waves, the exterior decorated with nine figures on a ground of repeating red enamel circular motifs, mark to base, height 8…

Chinese porcelain tea bowls with cart and figures decoration

Pair of Chinese porcelain tea bowls, the exterior decorated continuously with three figures pulling a cart in an outdoor landscape, in tones of pink, orange, green and blue, six character mark to base, accented with a gilt rim, height 6 cm and diameter 10…

Yellow Chinese Vase with Figures and Lotus Motifs

Chinese famille jaune twin handled vase, of baluster form, with gilt ruyi form handles, the body decorated with two gilt bordered roundels depicting figures in scenes of daily life, on a ground of stylised lotus and foliate motifs, accented with endless…

Sancai Glazed Chinese Horse Figure - Large Size

Large Chinese terracotta Sancai glazed horse figure, 69 cm high, 63 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Blue and White Chinese Garden Bowl

Chinese blue and white bowl, with everted rim, the body decorated with figures in a garden setting, on raised foot, height 10 cm, diameter 20.5 cm, six character mark to base

Chinese Erotic Porcelain Figural Groups

Three Chinese erotic figural groups, glazed porcelain, each depicting erotic scenes (3), largest height 19 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes

Chinese Ovoid Vase with Figures and Bats

A 19th century Chinese ovoid vase, with shi-shi and ring handles, 4 bats to the shoulder, a sage holding a peach with 2 other figures in attendance to one side and a female, a child and a deer to the other, remnants of text also, 25 cm high (gilding…

Chinese Famille Rose Charger with Garden Scene

A large Chinese famille rose charger, with foliate rim, painted with figures in a garden, exotic birds and flowers, butterflies, etc. Character marks on reverse. Width 42 cm

Famille Rose Porcelain Vases with Chinese Garden Scenes

A pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain vases, ovoid shape raised on spreading foot, decorated with panels depicting figures in gardens, the background decorated with landscapes painted in puce enamel and scattered florals. Height 27 cm

Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Vase with Landscape and Figures

A Chinese polychrome decorated porcelain ovoid vase, 20th century, painted with figures in a landscape beneath a tree, four character mark, 35 cm high

Famille Rose Chinese Ceramic Floor Vase, 60cm Height

Chinese famille rose ceramic floor vase traditional painted figural scenes decoration, height 60 cm

Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot with Courtyard Figures

Antique Chinese porcelain teapot, figures in a courtyard decoration. Small rim chip to spout. height 14 cm.

Gilt Figural Chinese Teapot, 19th Century Export Ware

Early 19th century Chinese export ware teapot, with figural and gilt decoration.

Blanc-de-Chine Kuanyin Porcelain Figure, 35cm Height

A Chinese Blanc-de-Chine porcelain figure of Kuanyin, the goddess stands holding a blossom in her left hand, a Buddhist rosary in her right hand. Height 35 cm

Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl

A Chinese porcelain fish bowl, 20th century decorated in famille rose colours with panels of figures within scrolling foliate borders 42 cm high, 53 cm diameter

Tongzhi Famille Rose Tea Bowl with Landscape Decoration

A Chinese famille rose tea bowl, Tongzhi mark and of the period, decorated with figures in a landscape in famille rose enamels, six character Tongzhi mark in iron red to base. Height 6.5 cm, diameter 10.5 cm,

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Porcelain Box

A Chinese carved biscuit porcelain box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, finely decorated in carved applique with figures next to a pavilion in a rocky, mountainous landscape. Provenance: The Gwenneth Haines collection. 3.3 cm high, 11 cm diameter

Qing Dynasty Wucai Enamelled Snuff Bottle

A Chinese Wucai/Famille verte enamelled biscuit porcelain snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, of cylindrical form, decorated with male figures in famille verte enamels, the lid of later manufacture. Accompanied by an old circular…

Republic Period Landscape Baluster Vases by Wang Yunquan

Pair of 'Landscape' Republic period baluster vases, signed Wang Yunquan, each body finely decorated with figures among pavilions under large trees, rockeries and mountains, calligraphy to shoulder, blue enamelled tassellated border to neck and mouth rim,…

Chinese Sandalwood Fan & Figural Bead Necklace

Fine 19th century Chinese carved sandalwood fan & a necklace the fan delicately pierced with figures at various pursuits and a carved figural bead necklace, the string with Buddhist knots and suspended flower and vase pendant

Famille Verte Beaker Vase with Figure Scenes

A famille verte beaker vase, 20th century, the splayed base and trumpet neck painted with figure scenes, the central bulb with flowering sprays between formal borders, 47 cm high

Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Dignitary Figure

A glazed pottery figure of a dignitary, Ming dynasty, standing on an hexagonal base, wearing a long robe with wide sleeves glazed in green and chestnut and a tall conical black hat, 36.5 cm high

Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Saucer with Landscape Figures

A Chinese porcelain saucer, Qing dynasty, circa 1740, painted with figures in landscape. 11.7 cm diameter

Chinese Grisaille Decorated Bowl, Late Qing Dynasty

A Chinese Grisaille decorated bowl, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the bowl decorated to the exterior in brown and iron red enamels with a very finely painted continuous scene of figures, boats and pavillions within a landscape, 5 cm high, 12.7 cm…

Famille Rose Fruit Bowl with Jiaqing Mark

Large Chinese porcelain fruit bowl (or small punch bowl), decorated in famille rose enamels with a scene of figures in a garden. Underglaze blue six character Jiaqing reign mark. Some expected wear to enamels and gilding. Very fine hairline crack (approx.…

Chinese Famille Jaune Vases with Garden Figures

A pair of Chinese famille jaune vases, of baluster form with long flared necks. Decorated with figures in a garden, on yellow ground with incised decoration of scrolling vines and painted with lotus and chrysanthemums. The lower patterned panels, on…

Chinese Porcelain Panel with Figures and Inscription

Framed Chinese porcelain panel, of rectangular form, hand painted with figure and attendant, in tones of green, pink and blue, with inscription upper right, 37 cm x 24 cm (panel) and 55 cm x 42 cm (frame). Provenance: The Collection of the Late Bruce &…

Chinese Blue and White Beaker Vase with Landscape Figures

A Chinese porcelain blue and white beaker vase decorated with figures in a landscape. Height 23.6 cm

Chinese Porcelain Vases with Figures and Court Ladies

Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, of baluster form, the body decorated continuously with two figures and white horse by a tree and rocky outcrop, with four court ladies amongst stylised clouds, in colourful tones, accented with black and red decorative…

Blue and white porcelain bowl with Shou Lao design

Famille-Rose Tankards with Figure Scenes

Two famille-rose tankards Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, each of slightly waisted form, painted with a figure scene panel reserved on an underglaze blue fish-roe ground scattered with flower sprays and butterflies, 15 cm and 14.5 cm high. Provenance: The…

Yongzheng Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl with Court Scenes

Chinese Yongzheng (1723-1735) famille rose porcelain bowl, with deep sides, decorated with puce floral spray to centre, the exterior decorated with court scene figures alternating with reserves displaying puce landscapes, in rich tones of pink, orange…

Famille Rose Porcelain Charger with Birds and Flowers

Large Chinese famille rose porcelain charger, 20th century, painted with flowers, birds and figures in indoor settings, diameter 48 cm

Sancai Court Figures on Pedestals

Pair of Chinese stoneware Sancai figures, depicting court figures with hats and robes, on pedestals in tones of green, yellow and brown, height 39.5 cm (2). Provenance: Atherton collection

Qing Dynasty Polychrome Brush Pot with Deity Figure

An antique polychrome brush pot, Qing Dynasty, probably Daoguang period, 1821-1850, with wooden stand, in a famille rose palette and decorated with a deity figure upon a lotus, throne flanked by attendants and warriors gazing upon four figures, including,…

Antique Chinese Coral Famille Rose Vase with Five Gods

Large antique 19th century Chinese famille rose vase, coral ground with painted figures of five gods, approx 60 cm high

1930s Carlton Ware Mandarin Chatting Bowl

A Carlton ware 'Mandarins Chatting' bowl, circa 1932-1936, pattern 3672, shape 467, design attributed to Violet Elmer. The tapering ovoid bowl with a short broad neck decorated with two male Chinese figures conversing in a garden below an elegantly…

Late 16th/17th Century Zhangzhou Swatow Bowl with Enamels

Zhangzhou, Swatow bowl with overglaze red and green enamels, late 16th/17th century, the central roundel containing a zoomorphic figure and surrounded by a band of fish and Chinese characters with later retouching, 19.5 cm diameter

Qianlong Emperor's Poetry Decorated Porcelain Brush Pot

A Chinese porcelain brush pot with four recessed panels, two decorated with figures in landscapes, the others with poems and verse composed by the emperor Qianlong, Republic period, early 20th century, Qianlong iron red six character mark to base, 13 cm…

19th Century Chinese Figural Vase

A 19th century Chinese blue and white 'Figural' vase, height 35.5 cm, diameter 18 cm

Late Qing Dynasty Blue & White Plate with Lady Figures

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white plate decorated with lady's figures (small chips on the rim, Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi mark), height 4 cm, diameter 27.5 cm

Polychrome Chinese Sage Immortals on Carved Wood Stands

Set three Chinese large ceramic sage figures, three immortals, decorated in polychrome colours. Each on a carved wood stand. Height 80 cm (tallest).

Chinese blue & white cylinder vase with male figures

Chinese blue & white cylinder vase decorated with male figures, four character mark to base, 15 cm high approx.

Chinese Dehua Octagonal Cups, 17th-18th Century

A pair of Chinese Dehua cups, 17th -18th century, Each with octagonal form, each side with moulded figures, 5 cm high. Provenance: The Jannece Tapsall Collection

Chinese Emperor and Official Figures

Two Chinese seated figures, the first a carved painted wood figure of an emperor, the second a sancai stoneware figure of an official, the tallest, height 31 cm

Chinese Porcelain Emperor and Empress Figurines (Pair)

Pair of decorative Chinese porcelain figures, emperor and empress, each 47 cm high (2)

Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque with Figural Scene and Inscription

A famille rose rectangular porcelain plaque, 20th century painted with a figural scene and long inscription 40 x 20 cm

Tang-style Equestrian Figure with Foreign Rider

A Tang-Style painted pottery figure of an equestrian, the rider of foreign appearance seated astride the saddle, wearing a long coat and cloth cap, the horse standing four square on a rectangular base, with head slightly lowered and turned to one side,…

Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Figures

Two Chinese 'Sancai' glazed pottery figures, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), larger one with turquoise, purple and brown glaze to the garment, the other one with green, black, purple and brown glaze., 26 cm and 24 cm high

Blanc de Chine Collection of Buddhist Figures

A collection of blanc de chine items, 20th century, comprising a Avalokitesvara figure with twenty four arms, a pair of figures of Quan Yin seated upon a shishi lion and an elephant respectively, a reclining figure of Avalokitesvara, a figure of Shou Lao…

18th Century Chinese Blue and White Bowl

A Chinese blue and white bowl, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, decorated to the exterior with figures in landscape and to the interior with a dragon roundel. Studio mark to the base. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, 8.5 cm high, 18.5 cm…

Famille Rose Coffee Can & Saucer Commemorating Battle of Spurs

A Chinese export famille rose coffee can and saucer, 19th century, circa 1813-1815, the cup and saucer richly decorated with two banded reserves, one featuring Chinese figures engaged in scholarly pursuits, the other decorated with birds, flowers and…