Chinese Porcelain, Bronzes, Carpets, Paintings From North Shore and New England Estates

A brief look at Chinese Porcelain, Bronzes, Carpets, Paintings  From North Shore and New England Estates

Over the years a common question folks ask me is, what kinds of Chinese porcelain and objects are you likely to find in houses in New England? Fortunately our area is rich in dense pockets of Asian and in particular Chinese and Japanese art. Most of it remains from simply having been passed down from family member to family member as estates are settled and heirs take possession quietly from generation to generation. Its the ultimate in trickle down ownership.


Nearly all of it arrived here during the period of 1790 to 1930.  140 years of  trade with the far east interrupted a few times by the war of 1812, Civil War and WWI. Interestingly during the early years most of what was brought here was newly made for the European and American markets.  By the late 19th and early 20th C. tastes had broadened around the world including New England and the objects of desire from China and Japan became much earlier examples, from the early Qing Dynasty Circa 1720 back to the Tang Dynasty Circa 800 AD and before. In Europe their period of trade with Asia is even a longer period of time starting nearly 300 years earlier during the Ming Dynasty around 1517 AD. By 1602 with the formation of the VOC  the Dutch East India Company it all went into high gear like never before.

With all this, after thousands of ships over hundreds of years, carrying millions of tons of cargo its no surprise thousands of non consumable items are left in tact, i.e. Silks, Jades, Porcelain, Carvings and paintings. As family's downsize they trickle into the market, we're very glad they do.

Qianlong Period Famille Rose Bowl

So, here are a few of the things we've seen, bought, sold and enjoyed since 1979.

As time permits we'll put up more...much more.

Get in touch with me if you want to know more, or get help in selling an item.


Feel free to email or call with any questions about your own Chinese porcelains or their values.

Thank you for visiting ~ Peter Combs
Gloucester, MA 978-283-3524

Chinese Porcelain, Bronzes, Carpets, Paintings  From North Shore and New England Estates

Late 18th C. Chinese Export Chocolate Pot

Chinese Export Grisaille Tea Pot for the European market 

Chinese Famille Rose Export Charger, Yongzheng period

Kangx Period Blue and White Kendi, Circa 1710

Late 18th C. Chinese Export Porcelain Tea pot

Late Ming Wucai Decorated Chinese Jar

Pair of Chinese Famille Jaune Vases, 18" tall, Circa 1890

Japanese Kakiemon Plate with Crackle Glaze, Circa 1690

Rouge de Fur Qianlong Plates, Qianlong Period

Ming Jiajing Period Covered Jar ( 1521–1567)

Early Qing Dynasty Kesi Panel, 18th C. 

Qianlong Period Foo Lion Carpet, Circa 1750

Qianlong period Colors on Silk Painting, 18th C.  

Fine Blue and White China Trade Platter, 18th C. 

Fine Kangxi period Famille Verte on Bisuit Ho Ho Boy

Qing Dynasty Cast Bronze

Qing Dynasty Famille Jaune Enamel vase, 19th C. 

Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Plate, Circa 1860

Chinese 18th C. Famille Rose Bowl

Late 18th C.to Early 19th C. Chinese Export Plates with Monogram

Yongzheng Period (1723-1735) Tea Dust Glaze Bowl 

Late Song Dynasty Celadon Bowl, 12th C.

Late 18th to early 19th C. Chinese Blue and White vase

Pair of Fine Famille Rose vases, (1723-1735)

Famille Rose Mandarin Decorated vase, Circa 1835

Late 19th C. Chinese Famille Verte On Biscuit Lion

Yuan to Early Ming Period Chinese Jun Double Gourd Vase

Fine Pair Chinese Transitional Period Vases early 17th C. 

Kangxi Period Blue and White Jardiniere, Circa 1680 

Fine Pair of 19th C. Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Boxes

18th C. Flambe Glazed Chinese Yixing Meiping vase

Kangxi Period Famille Verte Bowl, Circa 1700

Fine 18th C. Japanese Arita Blue and White Bowl

Fine Chinese Blanc de Chine Libation Cup, 18th C.