Lot 473
  • 473

A Porcelain serving dish from the Yacht Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Catherine II (1762-1796)

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • diameter 32.3cm, 12 3/4 in.
the centre painted with the emblem of the Russian Merchant Marine within a pink cartouche and gilt scrolls, the border of anthemia alternating with medallions and suspending laurel swags, the cover lacking, with blue underglaze Imperial cypher of Elizabeth II

Condition

Very good condition. Scattered small glazing losses to the cavetto and underside of the rim. Wear to the gilding of the cartouche and rim, the lip possibly re-gilt. Minor firing flaws throughout.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

For further information on this service, please see V.V. Znamenova (ed.), Imperatorskii Farforovii Zavod, 1744-1904, St Petersburg, 2008, p. 111, T. Kudriavtseva, Russian Imperial Porcelain, St Petersburg, 2003, p. 56, and A. Odom, Russian Imperial Porcelain at Hillwood, Washington, 1999, p. 33.