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A SET OF TWELVE RUSSIAN PORCELAIN PLATES FROM THE GRAND DUKE ALEXANDER NIKOLAEVICH SERVICE, IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, ST. PETERSBURG, PERIOD OF NICHOLAS I (1825-1855) |
Estimate
18,000 - 24,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- diameter 9 5/8 in., 24.5 cm
centered with the initial in ciselé gilt beneath the Imperial crown, with blue cabbage leaf borders, with blue cypher mark, two with gilt production numbers
Condition
Overall good condition; all with dark blue-grey cypher marks of Nicholas I, some with gilt marks or impressed marks; the plates with varying degrees of wear primarily to the blue glaze around the edge of the cavetto and to the gilding (as is typical with this service); one plate with very slight pressure cracks at 6 o'clock and 7 o'clock (visible as light lines from the front, only one visible from the reverse)
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.