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952 - Chinese export porcelain mug, Qianlong ca. 1750. Decorated in the Valentine's or 'Altar of Love' pattern. Gilt scrollwork along the rim. Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 25 August 2004; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Reference: Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," pg. 89, no. 77. Lot Essay: The Valentine Pattern describes a scene that typically includes two doves on Cupid's quiver, an altar with two hearts, a breadfruit tree with a floral garland, a palm tree, a shepherd's pipes, and two recumbent hounds. This imaginative scene was likely based on drawings by Lord Anson's official artist, Piercy Brett, who sailed with him on a voyage of circumnavigation. While the trees are very similar to his published illustrations of the voyage, the other objects are allusions to absent love. This pattern enjoyed popularity for around twenty years, lending itself well to armorial porcelains as well as variations. This mug framed by dramatic garlanded curtains to either side of the scene. With only the doves atop Cupid's boy and the altar beneath a pine tree. Height: 6 1/4 in x width: 6 1/2 in x diameter: 4 1/2 in.
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Chinese export porcelain mug, Qianlong ca. 1750. Decorated in the Valentine's or 'Altar of Love' pattern. Gilt scrollwork along the rim. Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 25 August 2004; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Reference: Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," pg. 89, no. 77. Lot Essay: The Valentine Pattern describes a scene that typically includes two doves on Cupid's quiver, an altar with two hearts, a breadfruit tree with a floral garland, a palm tree, a shepherd's pipes, and two recumbent hounds. This imaginative scene was likely based on drawings by Lord Anson's official artist, Piercy Brett, who sailed with him on a voyage of circumnavigation. While the trees are very similar to his published illustrations of the voyage, the other objects are allusions to absent love. This pattern enjoyed popularity for around twenty years, lending itself well to armorial porcelains as well as variations. This mug framed by dramatic garlanded curtains to either side of the scene. With only the doves atop Cupid's boy and the altar beneath a pine tree. Height: 6 1/4 in x width: 6 1/2 in x diameter: 4 1/2 in.
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