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A Set of Four Dinner Plates from the Farm Palace Banquet Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Periods of Alexander II (1855-1881) and Alexander III (1881-1894)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- Diameter 9 3/4 in.; 24.8 cm
each centered with the gilt floriated initial A for Grand Duke Alexander Nikolaevich (the future Emperor Alexander II), with green Imperial cipher marks
Condition
some variation in glaze colors probably due to being painted several decades apart; also with some small rubbing to gilding and glaze
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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.