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A Russian Porcelain Plate from the Service for the Imperial Yacht "Derzhava", Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, 1871-1873
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
with green Imperial cypher for Alexander II
- Porcelain
- Diameter 8 7/8 in.
- 22.5 cm
circular, the navy blue border decorated with blue circular and green oval cartouches border with gilt ropes and centered with gilt anchors, the cartouche at the top with a gilt, varicolored copy of an gem-set orb, the lower cartouche with the Imperial cypher of Alexander II, the cavetto with knotted ropes and gilt bands
Condition
no apparent damage
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Court Architect Ippolit Monigetti (1819-1878) designed a unified scheme of decoration for the interiors of the Imperial yacht Derzhava, finished in 1866 for Emperor Alexander II. Derzhava is the Russian word for orb and in this case refers to the orb that appears clutched in the talons of the double-headed eagle in the Russian state seal. The service, finished between 1871 and 1873, combines the orb of the Russian state seal with various nautical elements such as ropes and anchors.