Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Japanese Blue And White Porcelain

Blue And White Hand Painted Ceramics

Pair Of Imari

Meiji Porcelain Charger

Hand Painted Porcelain Plates

Imari Meiji

19th Century Imari Plate

Japanese Scalloped Imari Porcelain Plate

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Centerpieces

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Porcelain

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Uniquely Shaped Centerpiece Bowl.

$2,700

Pair of Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Urns Made Into Lamps

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of antique 19th century Japanese Porcelain urns made into lamps.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Urns Made Into Lamps

$3,900 / set

Pair of Late 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of Late 19th Century Japanese porcelain vases showcasing a mesmerizing blend of

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Late 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Vases

$6,400 / set

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Fish-Shaped Platter circa 1890-1910

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique late 19th century Japanese porcelain fish-shaped platter, circa 1890-1910.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Fish-Shaped Platter circa 1890-1910

$3,000

Pair 19th Century Japanese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Torchere Floor Lamp

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of 19th century Japanese porcelain and French gilt bronze mounted thirteen-light

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Rococo Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Japanese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Torchere Floor Lamp

$29,850 / set

Pair of Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Multicolored Lacquered Vases

Located in New York, NY

A monumental and unusual pair of antique 19th century Japanese porcelain poly-chrome lacquered

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Antique 1870s Japanese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Multicolored Lacquered Vases

$29,800 / set

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Kutani Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of late 19th century Japanese hand-painted and gilded porcelain kutani vases. These vases are

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Kutani Vases

$4,950 / set

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese hand-painted porcelain plate from the 19th century, with blue and white tree, foliage

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,150

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese hand-painted porcelain plate from the 19th century, with blue and white tree and foliage

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,150

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese hand-painted porcelain plate from the 19th century, with blue and white tree and foliage

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,150

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white mountain

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,150

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white tree

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,150

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white floral

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,150

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Painted Blue and White Bird Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white tree, rock and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Painted Blue and White Bird Décor

$1,150

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Painted Blue and White Tree Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white tree, foliage

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Painted Blue and White Tree Décor

$1,150

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese hand-painted porcelain plate from the 19th century, with blue and white landscape and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,150

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese hand-painted porcelain plate from the 19th century, with blue and white tree and foliage

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,150

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese hand-painted porcelain plate from the 19th century, with blue and white bird and foliage

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,150

Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Eiraku Ninsei Kaiseki Plates

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

in bottom. Size 150mm Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Earthenware

Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Eiraku Ninsei Kaiseki Plates

$2,057 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Yoshidaya Kutani Large Dish, Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

ware, it has been removed but some spots remain. Size 366x68mm diameterxhe Period 19th century Edo

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Yoshidaya Kutani Large Dish, Japan

$4,689 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Kutani Footed Bowl Birds Sotheby s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

250x79mm diameterxheight Period 19th century Edo Period (1603–1867) Meiji Periode (1867-1912).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Kutani Footed Bowl Birds Sotheby s

$3,724 Sale Price

52% Off

Kutani Edo Period 18th/19th Century Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

217 x 25mm D X H Period 18th century 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Porcelain

Kutani Edo Period 18th/19th Century Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita

$501 Sale Price

53% Off

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Lamps on French Gilded Bases

Located in London, GB

A pair of Japanese porcelain antique vase lamps of waisted form. Dressed with French ormolu

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Lamps on French Gilded Bases

$5,288 / set

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white mountain

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,150

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Blue and White Bird and Bamboo Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese hand-painted porcelain plate from the 19th century, with blue and white birds, foliage

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Blue and White Bird and Bamboo Motifs

$1,100

Early 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl

Located in Tampa, FL

of early 19th century Japanese porcelain, this Imari bowl stands out for its superior quality and

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Antique 1820s Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl

$650

Large pair Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vases on stands, circa 1890.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive pair of late 19th Century Japanese porcelain Fukagawa vases. Each with wonderful

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Garniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large pair Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vases on stands, circa 1890.

$17,170

Antique 19th Century Japanese Scalloped Imari Plate

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Pearland, TX

A wonderful 19th century antique Imari plate with a reticulated edge. Featuring vibrant oranges

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique 19th Century Japanese Scalloped Imari Plate

$595

Japanese Imari Porcelain Small Rectangular Bowl, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Japanese Imari Porcelain Small Rectangular Bowl, 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Japanese Imari Porcelain Small Rectangular Bowl, 19th Century

$325

Antique 19th Century Japanese Scalloped Imari Plate

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Pearland, TX

A striking 19th century antique Imari plate with a scalloped edge. Featuring vibrant oranges, blues

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain

Materials

Paint

Antique 19th Century Japanese Scalloped Imari Plate

$295

Antique 19th Century Japanese Scalloped Imari Plate

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Pearland, TX

A striking 19th century antique Imari plate with a scalloped edge. Featuring vibrant oranges, blues

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Antique 19th Century Japonisme Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique 19th Century Japanese Scalloped Imari Plate

$295

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain vase Mejii Period

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

: Japanese porcelain vase, early 19th century, blue and orange vase, floral design, antique Japanese decor

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain vase Mejii Period

$334 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Japanese Dish or Charger, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. With beautiful colors

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger

$258 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Japanese Dish or Charger, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. With beautiful colors

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger

$258 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain vase Mejii Period

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Japanese Vase, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. Mejii Period With beautiful

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain vase Mejii Period

$430 Sale Price

20% Off

Large Flowery Japanese Porcelain Plate, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large circular Japanese porcelain plate, painted with a basket filled of cherry branches, peonies

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Flowery Japanese Porcelain Plate, 19th Century

$2,093

Japanese 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Plate with Mountainous Landscape

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white mountainous

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Plate with Mountainous Landscape

$1,150

19th Century Japanese Hand-Painted Blue and White Porcelain Charger Plate

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese porcelain charger plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white blooming

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Hand-Painted Blue and White Porcelain Charger Plate

$1,150

Japanese 19th Century Lacquer Over Porcelain Compote

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Japanese red and black lacquer over porcelain compote. With French bronze doré acorn finial

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Antique 1890s Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Japanese 19th Century Lacquer Over Porcelain Compote

$2,250

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar

Located in Miami, FL

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar A fine 19th century Japanese Imari

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar

$760 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese 19th Century Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white foliage

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese 19th Century Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,150

Japanese 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Plate with Landscapes and Flowers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white mountainous

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Plate with Landscapes and Flowers

$1,150

Quality antique Japanese 19th Century blue and white porcelain bowl

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Japanese 19th Century blue and white porcelain bowl, circular in shape with a lobed

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Quality antique Japanese 19th Century blue and white porcelain bowl

$604

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Japanese Dish or Charger, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. With beautiful colors

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger

$334 Sale Price

20% Off

19th Century Worcester Porcelain Flower Holder in the Japanese Style

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century early example of Worcester porcelain flower holder in the Japanese style, circa 1879

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Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Worcester Porcelain Flower Holder in the Japanese Style

$1,166

Pair Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Octagonal Bowls, Circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique 19th century Japanese Imari porcelain octagonal bowls, Circa 1890.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Octagonal Bowls, Circa 1890

$3,300 / set

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Newark, England

admired producers of export Satsuma. A refined example of late-19th-century Japanese porcelain, this vase

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan

$14,423

19th Century Japanese Imari Charger

Located in Houston, TX

Late 19th Century Japanese Imari charger featuring a lion-in-nature scene.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Imari Charger

$1,950

Antique Meissen Bowl in Hand Painted Porcelain in Japanese Style, 19th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen bowl in hand painted porcelain in Japanese style, 19th century. Measures: 30 x 5

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Antique 19th Century German Japonisme Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Bowl in Hand Painted Porcelain in Japanese Style, 19th Century

$1,200

Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful 18th to 19th century antique Imari porcelain plate with scalloped rim. Hand painted with

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate

$480

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover

Located in El Monte, CA

An exceptional pair of large scale late 19th century Japanese Imari temple jars from the Meiji

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover

$8,200 / set

Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Charger

Located in New Orleans, LA

A perfectly lovely example of the Imari tradition. The colors on this charger have remained strong and true.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Charger

$1,350

19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces

By Satsuma

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful hand painted and gold porcelain tea or coffee set Satsuma Japanese 15 pieces, 1880s. The

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Antique 1880s Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces

$1,794 / set

Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Porcelain "100 Poems" Vases, Now as Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

detail characteristic of late 19th-century Japanese porcelain artistry. The vases are decorated in vivid

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Porcelain "100 Poems" Vases, Now as Lamps

$4,500 / set

Circa 1860-80 Japanese Pair of Kutani Porcelain Bottle Vases

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Kutani porcelain bottle vases, circa 1860-80, Japanese. Well decorated with pair of birds

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1860-80 Japanese Pair of Kutani Porcelain Bottle Vases

$375 / set

A Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Vases with Dragon Motif

Located in Tarzana, CA

A Pair of 19th century Japanese Kutani Porcelain baluster Vases with Nishikigoi (koi) Motif. Each

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Vases with Dragon Motif

$9,500 / set

Very Large Antique Japanese Porcelain Vase

Located in Montreal, QC

This vase has great decorative impact; the ovoid body is painted in polychrome pallet with birds in a flowering landscape, centered on an old tree trunk. The decoration is profuse bu...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Very Large Antique Japanese Porcelain Vase

$3,000

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19th Century Japanese Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 19th century Japanese porcelain for your home. An item from our selection of 19th century Japanese porcelain — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of 19th century Japanese porcelain you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of 19th century Japanese porcelain, designed in the Victorian, Louis XV or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of 19th century Japanese porcelain over the years, but those crafted by Satsuma, Imari Porcelain and Fukagawa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century Japanese Porcelain?

The average selling price for a piece of 19th century Japanese porcelain at 1stDibs is $1,895, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $375,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.