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Two Russian Porcelain Platters, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Period of Nicholas I (1825-1855) and Nicholas II (1894-1917)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
- Length of Larger Platter 26 in.; 66 cm
the first from the Service of Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich, with blue Imperial cipher of Nicholas I; the second from the Grand Duke Alexander Service, with green Imperial cipher of Nicholas II dated 1903
Condition
Both in overall good condition, but with some small rubbing to gilding
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
Fedor Solntsev (1801-1892), designer of the Kremlin Service, used similar elements of strapwork and state symbols in this service ordered on the occasion of the marriage Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich to Alexandra Iosifovna, Princess of Saxe-Altenburg in 1848. The smaller platter is from a service ordered in 1840-1841 for use at the Farm Palace. This service was originally created in 1840-1841 for the heir to the throne, Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich (later Alexander II). Additions to the service continued to be made until the beginning of the twentieth century.