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A Russian Faience Soup Bowl and Dinner Plate, Auerbach Manufactory, Domkino, 1833-1860
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- faience
- Diameter 9 5/8 in.; 24.6 cm
transfer-printed with scenes of Russian Imperial troops in sepia, the borders with military trophies and gilt ornament, with impressed factory marks
Condition
very unusual and rare, both with some crazing and discoloration consistent with age and material; some 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
At the base of the scenes centering the plates are fine inscriptions identifying the soldier's division; the images are most likely based on the printed sources copied for the series of military plates produced at the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory.