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946 - Chinese export famille rose European subject porcelain plate depicting one of the four elements, Qianlong ca. 1745. The scene depicts Earth, symbolized by Cybele, mother of the Gods and symbol of the Universe, standing on a dog-drawn chariot. She is surrounded by three of the Seasons including Flora, Goddess of flowers and Spring, Ceres, Goddess of the Summer, and Bacchus, God of Wine and Autumn. Various winged cherubs and putti cavorting on rugs below the trees, all within a band of blue enamel scrollwork. Provenance: Christie's, London, "Fine Chinese Export Ceramics and Works of Art," 9 May 1994, Lot 10; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Reference: Howard & Ayers, "China for the West," pg. 332, no. 328. Williamson, "The Book of Famille Rose," plate XXXXIX. Lot Essay: This scene is taken from engravings after a series of paintings by artist Francesco Albani (Italian, 1578-1660) from an engraving by Antoine Herisset (French, 1685-1769). Commissioned by Cardinal Maurice of Savoy representing "The Four Elements," water, earth, fire, and air. This plate representing earth. A full set is illustrated in Williamson pl. XXXXIX. Diameter: 9 in.
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Chinese export famille rose European subject porcelain plate depicting one of the four elements, Qianlong ca. 1745. The scene depicts Earth, symbolized by Cybele, mother of the Gods and symbol of the Universe, standing on a dog-drawn chariot. She is surrounded by three of the Seasons including Flora, Goddess of flowers and Spring, Ceres, Goddess of the Summer, and Bacchus, God of Wine and Autumn. Various winged cherubs and putti cavorting on rugs below the trees, all within a band of blue enamel scrollwork. Provenance: Christie's, London, "Fine Chinese Export Ceramics and Works of Art," 9 May 1994, Lot 10; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Reference: Howard & Ayers, "China for the West," pg. 332, no. 328. Williamson, "The Book of Famille Rose," plate XXXXIX. Lot Essay: This scene is taken from engravings after a series of paintings by artist Francesco Albani (Italian, 1578-1660) from an engraving by Antoine Herisset (French, 1685-1769). Commissioned by Cardinal Maurice of Savoy representing "The Four Elements," water, earth, fire, and air. This plate representing earth. A full set is illustrated in Williamson pl. XXXXIX. Diameter: 9 in.
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