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Lot 178
  • 178

Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • A Military Plate
  • porcelain
  • 23.8cm, 9¼in. diameter
period of Alexander III (1881-1894), dated 1890

porcelain



the cavetto painted with soldiers of the Finnish Guards Regiment, the gilt border ciselé with double headed eagles and military trophies, the reverse titled 'Soldats du Battalion de la Garde de Chasseurs-Finlandais.', signed N. Kirsanov, also with green cypher and date, remnants of Soviet inventory marks

Condition

Generally very good condition, the gilt border with surfaces scratches, the foot rim has been gold painted and possibly ground down.
"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.
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