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a russian porcelain cabinet cup and saucer, imperial porcelain manufactory, period of alexander i (1801-1825)
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- with blue cypher mark of Alexander I
- Height of cup 3 1/4 in.
- 8.3 cm
the cylindrical cup with flared lip and with upright scroll handle, set on three paw feet, the cup decorated with a street scene of a seller of old clothing, the saucer with three chatting coachmen, both gilded with scrolling floral ornament and with double-headed eagles with lowered wings
Literature
The decoration of this cup and saucer, combining Empire-style ornament with street scenes drawn from daily life, exemplifies some of the most important artistic tendencies of Russian decorative arts after the Napoleonic Wars. For the discerning viewer, it was clear that the images on the cup and saucer were copied from one of the many lavishly illustrated volumes depicting the sorts of persons typically encountered on the streets of St. Petersburg. The view of the woman selling old clothing and shoes is taken from Aleksandrov's illustration (no. 26) for a Torgovka in the Albom peterburgskikh tipov (Collection des cris et costumes de paysans et paysannes de St.-Pétersbourg).
Condition
some rubbing to gilding
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.