Lot 127
  • 127

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.