- 604
A porcelain vase, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, 1892
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- height: 22.5cm, 8 7/8 in.
of bulbous form, the body decorated with entwined serpents, with green Imperial cypher for Alexander III, dated 1892, red Cyrillic letter G. and incised number 1
Condition
There is a circular firing crack to the base of the vase visible on the interior. Otherwise in very good overall 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. 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 sketch and painting for the vase 'Snakes' was executed by Karl Friedrich Lijsberg (1860-1909), artist of the Danish Royal Porcelain Manufactory in Copenhagen who introduced new technique of decoration to the Imperial Porcelain Manufacotry. The offered lot is highly decorative and is one of the first examples of undeglaze painting combined with carving in flat relief and silhouette drawing.
For comparison, please see Tamara Kudriavtseva, Russian Imperial Porcelain, Slavia, 2003, p. 203.