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A Pair of Russian Porcelain Plates, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Period of Alexander II (1855-1881)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- with green Imperial cypher mark
- porcelain
- Diameter 10 3/8 in.
- 26.4 cm
circular with shaped rim, the shaped cavetto with large, brightly colored bouquets centered with roses, the borders with a cobalt blue ground reserved with three shaped panels painted with colorful floral sprays surrounded by scrolling borders in ciselé gilt, the ground with gilding en caillouté, with gilded rim
Condition
some rubbing to gilding
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
In 1786, Joseph II ordered a large porcelain service with caillouté decoration on a cobalt ground from the Vienna Porcelain Manufactory as a gift to Grand Duke Paul Petrovich, then the heir to the throne. During the reign of Nicholas I, this service once again came into favor and numerous additions were made to it. On this service, see Tsvet nebesnyi, sinii tsvet, St. Petersburg, 2007, no. 14, p. 40. We are grateful to Natalia Petrova for assistance in cataloging this lot.