Lot 261
  • 261

A porcelain vase, Imperial Porcelain manufactory, period of Nicholas I (1825-1855), dated 1828

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • height: 57.5cm., 22¼in.
of baluster form, each side decorated with finely tooled medallions depicting a village scene on one side, rural landscape to the other, with further brightly coloured scrolling leaf ornament on a blue background, flanked by foliate handles issuing from classical masks. The collar and lower body with raised acanthus leaf borders, the socle with similar foliate borders on a square metal base, the rim marked in Cyrillic: IMP:Far:Zavoda / 1828 goda  

Condition

full condition report to come, obvious restoration to the handles and loss to the gilding on the neck and socle
"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."