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Two dinner plates from the Alexandrinsky Turquoise Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Nicholas II (1894-1917), dated 1899
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- diameter 25cm, 9 7/8 in.
the turquoise borders festooned with ciselé gilt oak swags and painted with three reserves of birds, with green underglaze Imperial cypher of Nicholas II, dated 1899
Condition
Excellent condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
For further information on this service, please see V.V. Znamenova, Imperatorskii Farforovii Zavod, 1744-1904, St Petersburg, 2008, p. 668, T. Kudriavtseva, Russian Imperial Porcelain, St Petersburg, 2003, p. 208, and A. Odom, Russian Imperial Porcelain at Hillwood, Washington, 1999, p. 101.