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A Pair of Russian Porcelain Plates from the Etruscan Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Period of Nicholas I (1844-1855)
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- Diameter 9 3/8 in.; 23.8 cm
painted with classicizing figures of a seated warrior and priestess with antique ornament in black on a terracotta ground, the borders with a chain of anthemia, with blue Imperial cipher of Nicholas I
Condition
overall excellent condition with some rubbing to the underside
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 Etruscan Service was commissioned in 1844 for use in the newly built Tsaritsyn Pavilion, inspired by Classical Roman and Pompeiian villas and designed by Court Architect Andrei Shtakenshneider (1802-1865). All of the furnishings and interior decorations such as porcelain were selected or commissioned to harmonize with Shtakenshneider's design. Located on an island in the middle of a lake at Peterhof, it was meant as a private retreat for Empress Alexandra Fedorovna (1798-1860).