- 687
A porcelain cup and saucer from the Kremlin service, Popov Manufactory, mid 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- height of cup: 7cm, 2 3/4 in.; diameter of saucer: 13cm, 5 1/8 in.
cup and saucer each painted with a band of stylised palmettes in blue and black on a gilt ciselé ground, the interior base of the cup and the cavetto of the saucer with a medallion of red, green and black flowerhead, with blue factory marks and N2 and impressed numbers 6, 21
Condition
The painted decoration on the saucer is slightly rubbed as expected with age. Overall the gilding is slightly rubbed 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."