Lot 281

Five Chinese porcelain cups and saucers with 'encre de Chine' decoration depicting the goddess Hera/Juno seated on a cloud with a peacock beside her, gilt painted highlights. The source of the design is an engraving by Claude Audran III (1658-1734) as part of a series in which various Olympian gods and goddesses depict the months of the year, Hera/Juno symbolizes June. Literature: F. Hervouët, 'La porcelain des Compagnies des Indes a décor Occidental', Paris, Flammerion, 1986, page 296. China, Ca. 1750-1760 -Cups: H. 4,5 cm, D. 7,5 cm, Saucers: D. 12 cm, some rubbing, some hairlines and frits-