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A porcelain topographical plate, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Nicholas II (1894-1917), dated 1904
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- diameter 23.3cm, 9 1/8 in.
the cavetto painted with a partial view of the Elagin Palace seen from the lake, the border with gilt frieze on white ground centred by the Imperial state seal, with green underglaze Imperial cypher of Nicholas II, dated 1904
Condition
Excellent condition. The cavetto with very light scratches to the glazing. One or two very minor glazing losses to the underside of the rim.
"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 from the Babigon service, please see V.V. Znamenova (ed.), Imperatorskii Farforovii Zavod, 1744-1904, St Petersburg, 2008, p. 273.