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A porcelain dinner plate from the Alexandra Pavlovna Dowry Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Catherine II (1762-1796)
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- diameter 25cm, 9 7/8 in.
with scalloped rim, the cavetto with gilt reserve depicting an Italiante landscape and church, the rim with pink rose wreath on gilt ground, the reverse titled 'Eglise de S. Françoise Romaine', with blue underglaze Imperial cypher of Catherine II, incised production mark II in the paste
Condition
Very good condition. Minor firing flaws throughout and minor losses the gilding throughout.
"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, St Petersburg, 2008, pp.164-165 and T. Kudriavtseva, Russian Imperial Porcelain, St Petersburg, 2003, p. 68.