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A pair of porcelain garnitures, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, period of Nicholas II (1894-1917)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- height: 18cm., 7in
finely modelled as a melusine seated on a mythical aquatic creature and a boy emerging from waves, apparently unmarked
Condition
There are very minor chips to the porcelain waves on the garniture of the boy. There is a crack 2cm long, consolidated. Very unusual and attractive pieces.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Similar Art-Nouveau style garnitures and vases modelled by A.-K. Timus are illustrated Tamara Kudriavtseva, Russian Imperial Porcelain, Slavia, St. Petersburg, 2003. See also The Rostropovich-Vishnevskaya Collection for a comparable vase, lot 190.