- 722
A porcelain plate, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, circa 1820
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain, metal staples
- diameter: 24.7cm, 9 3/4 in.
the cavetto depicting a female figure representing Hope seated with Cupid on her lap, her anchor and his quiver resting nearby, the border decorated with a continuous band of gilt rosettes on a white ground, the reverse titled: 'L'Espèrance nourit l'Amour' and affixed with an Anichkov Palace inventory label numbered 7578
Condition
There is a crack to the porcelain measuring approx. 20cm which is stabilised with 4 staples. There is very minor wear to the gilding and painted decoration consistent with age.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Twelve plates from this series sold, Sotheby's London, 16 June 1994, lots 136-147. See also the plate painted by H. A. Adams with 'A Drawing Lesson', which is in the Hermitage Collection, illustrated, T. Kudriavtseva, Russian Imperial Porcelain, St Petersburg, 2003, p. 100.