A Russian porcelain dessert plate from the Alexandrinsky Turquoise Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Period of Nicholas II (1894-1917), 1899

scalloped, the center with a putto with thyrsos and mask bordered by interwoven floral bands and ribbons, the border with ciselé gilt wreaths and scrolls against a turquoise ground, with green Imperial cypher of Nicholas II

overall good condition, one small spot of loss to turquoise ground on border
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.
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On this service, see N.B. von Wolf (ed. T.N. Nosovich), Imperatorskii farforovyi zavod, 1744-1904, St. Petersburg, 2003, pp. 314-316.