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A Russian Porcelain Coffee Pot from the Service for the Imperial Yacht Tsarevna, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Period of Alexander II (1855-1881)
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- with green cypher mark of Alexander II
- Porcelain
- Height 8 3/4 in.
- 22.2 cm
of baluster shape, with slip on lid, with the word Tsarevna in ornate, Cyrillic letters on the side
Literature
For a similar coffee pot in the collection of Peterhof, see An Imperial Fascination: Porcelain, Dining with the Czars, Peterhof, New York, 1991, p. 131, no. 301.
Condition
overall good condition
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.
Catalogue Note
The Imperial yacht Tsarevna was built in England in 1874 for Emperor Alexander II, but was used primarily by Maria Fedorovna, wife of Emperor Alexandra, for short vacation trips off the coast of St. Petersburg and Finland in the summer months.