Bidspirit auction | Famille Rose Saucer Dish ex.

Famille Rose Saucer Dish ex. Augustus the Strong - Chinese export famille rose porcelain saucer dish, Qianlong ca. 1740. Enameled with large peony and chrysanthemum blooms. The underside with green incised Johanneum mark: this mark was added to porcelain belonging to the collection of Augustus II the Strong of Saxony (1694-1733). Augustus the Strong was, among other feats, well-known for his sponsorship in the production of Meissen porcelain - a fine collection of which was collected by the Hodroff's and sold by Revere Auctions in early 2026. Provenance: Christie's, London, ”Fine Chinese Export Porcelain and Paintings, ” 6 July 1984, Lot 296; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Reference: Howard & Ayers, ”China for the West, ” Vol. I, pg. 148-9, no. 128. A similarly painted dish, also with a Dresden palace collection mark, with the same collection number, illustrated. Diameter: 8 3/4 in. Condition: There is one minute frit to the rim. No cracks or restorations. Very little surface wear.