Lot 480
  • 480

A porcelain cup and saucer, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Alexander III (1881-1894), dated 1889 and 1891

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • diameter of saucer 14.5cm, 5 3/4 in.
painted with putti in circular reserves, the bleu celeste grounds with gilt trellis within floral swag and ciselĂ© gilt borders, both with green underglaze Imperial cypher of Alexander III, dated 1889 (cup) and 1891 (saucer)

Condition

Excellent condition. A very few tiny and scattered losses to the gilding.
"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 a similar example, please see V.V. Znamenova, Imperatorskii Farforovii Zavod, 1744-1904, St Petersburg, 2008, p. 604.