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Lot 427
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Six Porcelain Dinner Plates from the Farm Palace Banquet Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, Period of Alexander III (1881-1894)

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Porcelain
  • diameter 25.2cm, 9 7/8 in.
each centred with the gilt, floriated initial A beneath a gilt Imperial crown for Grand Duke Alexander Nikolaevich (the future Emperor Alexander II), the borders with profusely ornamented scrolls on a sky blue ground, with green Imperial cipher of Alexander III

Condition

one with chip to foot, one with a small chip to centre of underside, and one with some small stacking wear
"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."