- 764
A set of twelve porcelain plates, cups and saucers, Kornilov Manufactory, St Petersburg, late 19th century
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- diameter of plates 24.4cm, 9 5/8 in.
decorated with red, green, yellow and blue stylised strapwork on white grounds, the cavettos of the twelve plates painted with the civic arms of Moscow, St Petersburg, Astrakhan, Vladimir, Pskov, Kazan, Nizhni Novgorod, Yaroslavl, Tchernigov, Kharkov, Poltava and Kiev, within roundels inscribed in Russian 'Great is the Russian land, and sunshine is everywhere', the cups and saucers decorated to match, all with factory marks and numbers
Condition
Excellent condition, very light wear consistent with age.
"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."