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A Porcelain Topographical Plate, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, Period of Alexander II (1855-1881)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain, gilding
- diameter 24.2cm, 9 1/2 in.
the cavetto finely painted with a partial view of the Elagin Palace seen from the lake, the border with burnished gilt ornament flanking a cartouche ciselé with initials MM, on a matte green ground, with green Imperial cipher of Alexander II
Condition
apparently lacquered, possibly to conceal restoration
"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."
Catalogue Note
For a similar red ground plate from the period of Nicholas I, see N. Wolf, Imperatorskii farforovyi zavod, 1744-1904 (ed. V. Znamenov), St Petersburg, 2008, p. 486.