- 599
A porcelain tea pot, Noviy Brothers factory, Kuzyaevo, Moscow region, 1830-1840
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- height: 17.2cm, 6 3/4 in.
in Chinoiserie style, the gilded body elaborately decorated with genre scenes alternating with floral motifs, with blue factory mark
Condition
The are surface scratches and rubbing to decoration and several very minor chips in places. In overall good condition 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
In the mid 19th century, the number of private factories in Russia approached sixty. Porcelain artists were constantly seeking new stylistic trends and looked towards the east for inspiration. Interestingly, for copying designs the artists used European examples produced in the 18th century and not the originals.
Several comparable objects previously in the collection of Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich the younger (1856-1929) and now in the collection of the State Russian Museum were produced by the Batenin factory in the 1830s. For more information, please see E. Ivanova and I. Popova, Porcelain. Private factories in St Petersburg, Palace Editions - Graficart, 2008, pp.96-101.