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21 Jacob Jordaens The theme of this large-format painting by Jo rdaens is the fateful encounter between Venus and Adonis. The artist used Ovid’s Metamorphose s – a masterpiece of ancient literature – as a literary model. Along with Rubens and Van Dyck, the F lemish Jordaens is considered the one of the most important representatives of the Antwerp Scho ol. Many of his allegorical works refer to mythological tales, proverbs and fables. Venus and Adonis. Oil on canvas. 119 × 152 cm. S old for CHF 180 000 Böttger stoneware Early stoneware works from the royal manufactory in Meissen are prized coll ector’s items. The only decoration on this simple plate is the crowned monogram ’AR’ placed in the ce ntre. It can be assumed that this piece was part of a larger table service and was intended for the pe rsonal use of Frederick Augustus I, Elector of Saxony. Rare Augustus Rex Böttger stoneware plate. D 21.1 cm. Sold for CHF 48 000 A pair of vases ’à pot-pourri’ Decorative objects such as this pair of magnificently decorated porcelain vases adorned th e lavishly furnished interiors of the high nobility and royal families in 18 th -century Europe. The ’beau bleu’ por celain was probably made by the Royal Porcelain Manufactory in Sèvres, while the bronze mounts were likely co mmissioned by Jean Dulac, one of the influential marchands merciers of the time. Pot-pourris were filled with flo wer petals that dif- fused their fragrance through the pierced lid or rim to freshen the air. Louis XVI, Paris circa 1775/80. H 41 cm. Sold for CHF 55 000