940 - Set of four Chinese export European subject deep plates, Kangxi. Each decorated after a European print depicting the Sense of Smell with two ladies and gallant companions wearing long robes and Western dress holding flower sprays. Illustrated in David S. Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," pg. 41, no. 7. Provenance: Christie's, London, "Fine Chinese Export Porcelain," 10 November 1983, Lot 221A (two plates); The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Reference: Howard & Ayers, "China for the West," Vol. I, pg. 78, no. 36. Diameter, each: 6 1/4 in.

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