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A Pair of Russian Porcelain Dessert Plates from the Banquet Service for Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Period of Alexander III (1881-1894)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- with green cypher marks
- Porcelain
- Diameter 8 3/4 in.
- 22.2 cm
circular with shaped rims, the borders with the monogram of Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich at the top beneath an Imperial crown, the remainder with a fine gilded pattern of scroll work and diaperwork set with flowerheads, the cavettos each realistically and finely painted with pairs of putti on clouds
Literature
This service was ordered for the future Emperor Alexander III while he was still a grand duke and was used at the Anichkov Palace in St. Petersburg. On this service, see Le Porcellane imperiale Russe dal 1744 al 1917. Peterhof, San Pietroburgo, Faenza, 1993, p. 99.
Condition
overall good condition
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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.