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A Russian Porcelain Plaque, possibly Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 6 5/8 x 4 7/8 in.; 17 x 12.4 cm
decorated with green scrolls and ciselé gilt ornament on an iron red and black ground, apparently unmarked
Condition
beautifully painted and with extraordinary gilding, some rough edges to plaque consistent with test plaques of this sort.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The color range is reminiscent of the colors in the Kremlin and Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich services, suggesting that this piece was completed in the late 1840s or early 1850s.