Description
Chinese export semi-eggshell famille rose porcelain saucer, Qianlong ca. 1740. Decorated with a mythological scene of Zeus forging lightning bolts at Hephaestus' forge attended by a host of putti. Aphrodite arrives on a chariot on a large blue cloud above them.
Provenance: Christie's, London, 17 September 2003, Lot 136; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Williamson, "The Book of Famille Rose," plate XXXXIX.
Lot Essay:
This scene is taken from engravings after a series of paintings by Francesco Albani (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 fire. A full set is illustrated in Williamson pl. XXXXIX.
Diameter: 4 3/4 in.
Provenance: Christie's, London, 17 September 2003, Lot 136; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Williamson, "The Book of Famille Rose," plate XXXXIX.
Lot Essay:
This scene is taken from engravings after a series of paintings by Francesco Albani (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 fire. A full set is illustrated in Williamson pl. XXXXIX.
Diameter: 4 3/4 in.
Condition
There is a crack running inward from the rim. Several small chips to the rim. There is a large chip to the plate along the lower edge. Light wear to the footrim.
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Chinese Export Mythological Four Elements Saucer
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Leo & Doris Hodroff Chinese Export Collection
Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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