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A porcelain cup and saucer, Popov Manufactory, 1st quarter of the 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- height of cup: 8.4cm, 3 1/2 in.; diameter of saucer: 15.5cm, 6 1/8 in.
the cup supported on three feet, the white body painted with a portrait of Alexander I in an oval gilded frame, the interior decorated with a gilt foliate band; the saucer centred with a gilt Imperial eagle, with factory marks
Condition
In apparent good condition consistent with age
"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
A comparable cup and saucer produced by Gardner manufactory is in the collection of State Historical Museum, Moscow, illustrated in A. Gaydamak, Russian Empire, Trefoil Press, Moscow-Paris, 2000, p.116.
During the Napoleonic wars the popularity of Alexander I in Russia and in Europe was exceptionally high and according to the memoirs of his contemporaries he was regarded as the greatest hero of 1812.
During the Napoleonic wars the popularity of Alexander I in Russia and in Europe was exceptionally high and according to the memoirs of his contemporaries he was regarded as the greatest hero of 1812.