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Twelve porcelain plates from the Kremlin Service, Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, period of Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Estimate
22,000 - 28,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- diameters 21.4-22.2cm, 8 5/8 -8 3/4 in.
with blue Imperial cypher of Nicholas I, variously numbered in gilt, black and mauve 3, 32, 38, 40, 54 and 88, one numbered in red OKR (Cyrillic) 22142, one with gilt initials _G (Cyrillic)
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 26 April 2006, lot 381
Condition
Overall very good condition, with expected wear to the decoration of the cavettos. Two plates with shallow chips at the base.
"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."