- 586
A porcelain cabinet cup, Yusupov mafufactory, Archangelskoe, 1826
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- height: 9.6cm, 3 3/4 in.
painted with an allegorical portrait of Catherine the Great as the Greek goddess Athene in an oval gilded frame with acanthus scrolls at each corner, the yellow body decorated with a band of rosettes and laurel wreath, gilded interior with a laurel band, inscribed on the base 'Archangelski 1826'
Condition
There are surface scratches and some rubbing and very minor losses to the gilding in places, as expected 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 offered lot was executed in the heyday of the Yusupov porcelain enterprise and is a superlative example of work produced under the artistic directorship of August Philipp Lambert (d. 1835). In 1822, Nikolai Yusupov invited this French painter from the Sèvres Porcelain Factory to his workshop. Lambert was excellent not only at porcelain painting but also was familiar with the production process. Under his leadership, the number of masters doubled, the range of subjects for porcelain paintings extended, pieces started being marked on the bottom and technology was continuously refined.
The inspiration for the portrait of the Empress was possibly drawn from the lithograph by N. Kolpakov after a drawing by G. Kozlov. The original painting was commissioned by the Imperial Academy of Arts in 1762 on the occasion of the coronation of the Empress.
The inspiration for the portrait of the Empress was possibly drawn from the lithograph by N. Kolpakov after a drawing by G. Kozlov. The original painting was commissioned by the Imperial Academy of Arts in 1762 on the occasion of the coronation of the Empress.