Hodroff Collection: Fine Meissen & Porcelain

"Revere Auctions is honored to present The Meissen Collection, a spectacular assembly of 174 lots originating from the esteemed Hodroff estate. As the first porcelain manufactory in Europe, Meissen represented the pinnacle of 18th-century luxury, and this collection serves as a pristine time capsule of that "Golden Age." Before 1710, the secret to making true hard-paste porcelain was held exclusively in China and Japan. When Meissen finally cracked the code in Saxony, it transformed the European economy and decorative arts forever. The majority of the Hodroff collection dates to the 18th century, a period defined by the unparalleled artistry of master modeler Johann Joachim Kändler. Despite being nearly 300 years old, these pieces remain in remarkable condition - a rarity in the world of fragile ceramics. The Hodroff’s Meissen collection offers rare pieces that have not been seen for sale in decades. The collection ranges from birds and dogs to portrait pieces and dinnerware. Notable objects being a Meissen pug figurine commissioned in 1793 by the Polish Queen Maria Josepha and a Meissen Harlequin & Columbine from 1743. This auction is an unprecedented opportunity to win a piece of porcelain history. What sets this collection apart is its impeccable provenance documentation. Many of these rare pieces have been held in the private Hodroff collection for decades, making this a generational opportunity for museums and serious collectors to acquire items that have not graced the open market in nearly half a century."