A Berlin K.P.M Armorial Military cabinet plate, circa 1849-70

painted with the image of King Frederick William IV of Prussia on horseback, signed Preuss, framed by a gilt-edged blue moulded border, centred by the Royal Arms of Prussia, sceptre mark above eagle within roundel in underglaze-green, impressed 33 ///,

In good condition, no damage noted. For all sales which take place on or after 1 February 2015, please note that the rate of buyer's premium for each lot (charged as a percentage of the hammer price achieved for that lot) has been revised and shall be calculated at the thresholds set out below: Buyer's premium is 25% of the hammer price up to and including £100,000; Buyer's premium is 20% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £100, 000 up to and including £1,800,000; Buyer's premium is 12% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £1,800,000. As stated above, the revised thresholds are effective as of 1 February 2015.
"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.
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Frederick William IV of Prussia (1795 – 1861) was the eldest son and successor of Frederick William III of Prussia. He reigned as King of Prussia from 1840 to 1861. A stroke in 1857 left the king partially paralyzed, and his brother (and heir-presumptive) William served as Regent from 1858 until the King's death in 1861, at which point the regent acceded to the throne himself as William I of Prussia. Frederick William IV is buried with his wife in the crypt underneath the Church of Peace in the park of Sanssouci, at Potsdam. For a Berlin plate painted with a view of the Church of Peace see lot 72.