- 726
A two-tier porcelain cake stand from the Hesse service, Imperial porcelain manufactory, 1843-1844
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain, bronze
- height: 32cm, 12 1/2 in.
the blue borders painted with the coat of arms of Hesse within gilded classical foliate friezes, with blue Imperial ciphers of Nicholas I
Condition
There is minor wear to the gilding 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
The Imperial factory was commissioned to produce this service for the dowry of Grand Duchess Alexandra Nikolaevna (1825-1844), daughter of Emperor Nicholas I, who married Prince Friedrich of Hesse-Kassel on 28 January 1844. Alexandra became ill with tuberculosis shortly before her wedding, which complicated the pregnancy which soon followed. She was never well enough to travel to Hesse and assume her new position, instead remaining with her husband in St. Petersburg, where her health continued to decline; she died in childbirth on 10 August 1884. Thus this service remained practically unused, and pieces from it are rare.