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A Qianlong "Mythological Figures" plate, after Claude III Audran, ca. 1740


Estimate

300 - 400


Session 2

25 June 2014



Description

Chinese export porcelain
Grisaille and gilt decoration depicting Mythological Figures
Representing Jupiter riding a flying eagle with bolts of lightning, after etching by Calude III Audran "Juillet"
Tab decorated with a barroque frieze forming a cartouche depicting landscape with figure
Qianlong Period, ca. 1740

Diam.: 37 cm


Category

Porcelain


Additional Information

Bibliography: Hervouët, François et Nicole; Bruneau, Yves, "La Porcelaine des Compagnies des Indes a Décor Occidental", p. 292



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