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A commemorative porcelain plate "The Fili Council of War", Imperial porcelain manufactory, early 20th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- diameter: 23.6cm, 9 1/4 in.
the cavetto with a reproduction of the painting by Alexey Kivshenko depicting the Fili Council of War deciding to Abandon Moscow to Napoleon and titled in Cyrillic l.r., dark green border with gilt frieze, with obliterated green Imperial cipher for Nicholas II
Condition
There is some rubbing to the gilding and painted decoration as expected 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
Similar plates are illustrated in the exhibition catalogue, War and Peace: 1812, State Historical Museum, 11 December 2008 - 1 March 2009, Moscow, pp. 72-73.