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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 ciselé 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."
"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.