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Two Porcelain Tazzi from the Kremlin Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, Period of Alexander II (1855-1881)
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- diameter 22.2cm, 8 3/4 in.
the cavettos centred with a black double-headed Imperial Eagle with crown, orb and sceptre on green ground within palmettes, the burnished gilt exterior with coral coloured rosettes and green leaves, raised on spreading foot, both with green Imperial cipher of Alexander II, one with red overglaze Kremlin Palace inventory number OKhR 23122
Condition
the surface of one tazza with light scattered discoloration from dirt within the kiln during firing, both with slight rubbing to gilded rims and blue bands about the feet
"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."