Lot 591
  • 591

A porcelain dessert plate from the Raphael service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, Period of Alexander III (1881-1894), dated 1885

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Porcelain
  • diameter: 21.1cm, 8 3/8 in.
the cavetto with finely painted classical figure set against a blue background in hexagonal frame, the border decorated with cherubs in blue medallions and alternating with friezes painted with flower garlands and eagles within foliate bands, with green and gilt Imperial cipher for Alexander III dated 1885

Condition

In excellent condition
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