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A rare Russian porcelain plate from a military service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, period of Tsar Nicholas I dated 1840
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- the reverse signed in underglaze blue with the imperial cypher for Nicholas I, inscribed in Cyrillic, reading Off 1st Infantry Corps, off 1st Artillery division, off 1st Field Artillery Brigade, numbered and dated and indistinctly signed by V. Stoletov
- 23.8 cm. diameter
the cavetto painted with Cossack soldiers, the well gilt and engraved with wave-pattern, the border in dark green, partly gilt and tooled with four Imperial Eagles alternating with Cossack military emblems, the rim gilt
Condition
In overall good condition, partly soiled.
"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."