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Lot 607
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A Porcelain Dinner Plate, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, Period of Alexander III (1881-1894)

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • diameter 25cm, 9 7/8 in.
the cavetto with a gilt rosette, the shaped border similarly decorated with trellis and scrolls, centred with the gilded monogram of Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich (the future Alexander III), with green Imperial cipher of Alexander III and dated [18]91

Provenance

Sotheby's London, 17 July 1996, lot 299

Condition

the gilding in excellent condition, some small flaws to the underside near foot
"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."