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A Porcelain Tazza from the Tsar Nicholas I Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, Period of Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- length 37.8cm, 14 7/8 in.
centred with the crowned cross from the Chain of the Order of St Andrew in a shaped reserve on a cobalt blue ground, the interior relieved by six smaller, shaped cartouches with badges of the Orders of St George, St Vladimir, St Stanislaus, St Alexander Nevsky, St Anne, and the White Eagle on a pale yellow ground, the border and handles moulded with a gilded chain of stylised anthemia, on four gilt claw feet, with blue Imperial cipher of Nicholas I
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 17 July 1996, lot 313
Condition
Excellent condition with very minor firing flaws as expected.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."