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A porcelain and gilt-bronze centrepiece, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, Period of Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height 30.5cm, 12in.
the bowl painted with flowers, fruits and birds within ovals, the borders with garlands and scrolls of flowers on a pink ground, the rim applied with a pierced, rococo ormolu frieze, the ormolu base with three supports formed as scrolling foliage and joined by swags of flowers, the bowl with blue Imperial cipher of Nicholas I
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 17 July 1996, lot 316
Condition
Generally in very good condition, the porcelain with minor firing flaws, some splits to the gilt metal rim 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. 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."