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A Russian Porcelain Plate from the Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Period of Alexander III (1881-1894), dated 1888
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- Diameter 8 5/8 in.; 22 cm
the pierced, shaped border with rococo scrolls and flowerheads, the cavetto centered with the blue and gilt cipher of Grand Duke Nicholas Alexandrovich (the future Emperor Nicholas II) surmounted by the Imperial crown, with green Imperial cipher mark dated [18]88
Condition
bright and attractive enamels and gilding, the ciselé and raised gilding crisp
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.