Lot 252
  • 252

a pair of porcelain plates, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, period of Paul I (1796-1801)

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • diameter: 24.7cm., 9¾in
the cavettos and shaped borders finely painted with flowers, further moulded floral and scallop ornament to the borders, with blue Imperial cypher for Paul I

Condition

Very minor wear to the gilding but in apparent good condition.
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