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A fine porcelain tête-à-tête, Imperial porcelain manufactory, period of Alexander II (1855-1881)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- width of tray: 29.6cm, 11 5/8 in.; height of tea pot: 23cm, 9 1/8 in.
comprising: a quatrefoil tray, a coffee pot, a covered creamer, a covered sugar bowl and two cups and saucers, finely painted with forget-me-nots behind a gilded ring-fence, with green Imperial ciphers for Alexander II, in original fitted box
Condition
One cup is restored. Otherwise the set is 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
For a comparable example but differently decorated, please see V. Znamenov (ed.) Imperial Porcelain Manufactory 1744-1904, Global View, Sankt Peterburg Orkestr, St. Petersburg, Moscow, 2008, p.538.