Chinese Style Collection

Hetty King music hall male impersonator 1883-1972
Hetty (Hettie) King (Winifred Emms) in pantomime costume as Aladdin. Seated on table. Elaborate hat with feathers, Chinese-style satin jacket with shorts, tights and satin shoes with large bow

Chinese tea house in the park of Oranienbaum Castle, landscape park in the English-Chinese style, UNESCO World Heritage site of Dessau-Worlitz Garden Realm, Oranienbaum-Worlitz, Saxony-Anhalt

Detail of one of the entrance to the Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan. Ulan Bator, Mongolia

Temples of the Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan. Ulan Bator, Mongolia

Lady with a Dragon (colour litho)
STC133206 Lady with a Dragon (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Turandot princesse de Chine, from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
2966861 Turandot princesse de Chine, from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Advertisement for Gustav Lohse, Perfume for Women, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3482806 Advertisement for Gustav Lohse, Perfume for Women, from Styl, pub.1922 (pochoir print) by Wiertz, Jupp (1888-1939); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Automaton in the form of a chariot pushed by a Chinese attendant and set with a clock
696654 Automaton in the form of a chariot pushed by a Chinese attendant and set with a clock, illustration from A Description of the Works of Art forming the Collection of Alfred de Rothschild by

Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084484 Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 5.1x8.7 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tea bowl made from porcelain)

Dressing gown in printed cotton, engraved by Patas, plate no
STC427806 Dressing gown in printed cotton, engraved by Patas, plate no.140 from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Le Clerc

Coffee cup and saucer, c. 1780 (porcelain)
3084488 Coffee cup and saucer, c.1780 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 6.7x9.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Coffee cup made from porcelain)

Designs for railway station platform water closets (colour litho)
STC260873 Designs for railway station platform water closets (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Tea Pot, Meissen Porcelain Factory, c. 1723-24 (gilt porcelain)
500265 Tea Pot, Meissen Porcelain Factory, c.1723-24 (gilt porcelain) by German School, (18th century); height: 14 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard L

A View of the Aviary and Flower Garden at Kew, from Plans, Elevations
STC176495 A View of the Aviary and Flower Garden at Kew, from Plans, Elevations, Sections and Perspective Views of the Gardens and Buildings at Kew in Surry, by Sir William Chambers (1726-96)

Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084485 Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: stand made from porcelain)

Design for a Ting (pen, black ink & grey washes on paper)
FFA273036 Design for a Ting (pen, black ink & grey washes on paper) by Chambers, William (1723-96); 31x40.5 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Overdoor panel with chinese subject, c. 1730 (polychrome & gilded wood) (b / w photo)
XIR253095 Overdoor panel with chinese subject, c.1730 (polychrome & gilded wood) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

A Minton majolica aesthetic movement turquoise and seafoam-green ground armchair, c. 1865
5671464 A Minton majolica aesthetic movement turquoise and seafoam-green ground armchair, c.1865 by English School, (19th century); 76.8x59.7x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Garden decorations, from Magazine of Garden Gems, by G
STC172966 Garden decorations, from Magazine of Garden Gems, by G. van Laar, published 1802 (colour litho) (see also 172967) by Dutch School

A Minton majolica aesthetic movement turquoise and seafoam-green ground armchair, c. 1865
5671468 A Minton majolica aesthetic movement turquoise and seafoam-green ground armchair, c.1865 by English School, (19th century); 76.8x59.7x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Design for a China Case, pub. 1753 (engraving)
4071308 Design for a China Case, pub. 1753 (engraving) by Chippendale, Thomas (1718-79) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Tea canister, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084483 Tea canister, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 11.8x7.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tea canister and lid made from porcelain)

Nice, France - Chinese-style Embroidered Straw Sunhats
The boutique of Madame Vivienne Bessi, specialising in Chinese-style Embroidered Straw Sunhats - fashionable in Nice, Riviera, France at this period. Date: circa 1940

Design for a China Case, pub. 1753 (engraving). Creator: Thomas Chippendale (1718 - 1779) after
Design for a China Case, pub. 1753 (engraving)

Wooden tableware. China

Thien Hau Temple, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Worshiper at Thien Hau Temple; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Sunset with the Traditional Style Stone Boat and Tea House in Singapore Chinese Garden, Singapore
A famous traditional feature of Chinese architecture is the Stone Boat structure which is unique in design and its splendid architectural beauty is a fine art

China, Northeast China, Heilongjiang Province, Harbin City. Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival at Sun Island Park. A sign of good luck and fortune near a bridge at the park entrance

China, Beijing. Chinese New Year Spring Festival - red lanterns and dragon scultpure decorating the entrance gate at Longtanhu Park Fair

The White Rainbow 13-Arch Bridge (Bai Hong Qiao) in Singapore Chinese Garden, Singapore
The Hong Qiao (the white rainbow, 13-Arch Bridge) at Singapore Chinese Garden follows the style of the 17-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace in Peking

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"Exploring the Enchanting Chinese Style: A Journey through Europe and Beyond" Immerse yourself in the captivating allure as you step into the serene ambiance of a Chinese tea house nestled within the picturesque landscape park of Oranienbaum Castle. Located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, this UNESCO World Heritage site known as Dessau-Worlitz Garden Realm offers a unique blend of English-Chinese aesthetics that will transport you to another world. Delve deeper into this enchanting theme as we venture eastward to Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Marvel at the intricate details adorning the Winter Palace of Bogd Khan, where every entrance tells its own story. The temples within are a testament to Mongolian architecture infused with elements inspired by their neighbors from across the border. Art enthusiasts will be captivated by vibrant depictions such as "Lady with a Dragon, " showcasing an exquisite fusion between traditional Chinese artistry and Western lithography techniques. Meanwhile, "Turandot princesse de Chine" takes us back to 1922 when pochoir prints brought fashion illustrations to life, capturing the elegance and mystique associated with China's imperial past. Intriguingly diverse aspects continue to unfold as we explore Gustav Lohse's perfume advertisement from Styl magazine – an embodiment of femininity intertwined with exotic fragrances reminiscent of distant lands. Witness innovation come alive through an automaton shaped like a chariot guided by a diligent Chinese attendant – an extraordinary combination of clockwork precision and cultural representation. The allure extends beyond visual arts; delve into history and craftsmanship with delicate porcelain treasures like a tea bowl or coffee cup dating back centuries ago. These objects tell tales of trade routes connecting East and West while embodying timeless beauty that transcends borders. Even railway station platform water closets have not escaped influence from afar. Discover colorful lithographic designs that seamlessly incorporate Chinese motifs into everyday spaces during the heyday of railway travel.