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A porcelain plate from a military service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Nicholas I (1825-1855), dated 1840
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- diameter 24cm, 9 1/2 in.
the cavetto painted with members of the Imperial army, the green border with cislée gilt State coats-of-arms alternating with military trophies comprising an officer's regimental shako with crossed saber and rifle set against a laurel branch, the reverse inscribed in Russian 'The First Infantry Corp / Third Division / A Senior Officer of the Old Germanland Infantry Regiment / A Sublieutenant of the New Germanland Infantry Regiment / Privates of the Jaeger Regiment A Mastersergeant of Duke Kutuzov-Smolenskii / A Musician of the Greater Jaeger Regiment / 1840 / N. Yakovlev', with blue underglaze Imperial cypher of Nicholas I
Condition
Very good condition. A few small areas of paint loss to the edges of the cavetto scene, some of which are visible in the printed catalogue illustration. Very light scratches to the gilding.
"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."
"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."