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A Russian porcelain tazza from the Tsar Nicholas I service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Period of Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- Length over handles 14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm)
centered with the crowned cross from the Chain of the Order of St Andrew in a shaped reserve on a cobalt blue ground, the interior with badges of the Orders of St. George, St. Vladimir, St. Stanislas, St. Alexander Nevsky, St. Anna, and the White Eagle on a pale yellow ground, the border and handles molded with a gilded chain of stylized anthemia, on four gilt claw feet, with blue Imperial cipher of Nicholas I
Provenance
Acquired by the current owner's grandfather, an American businessman working in the Soviet Union in the 1920s.
Condition
overall very good condition, only the slightest rubbing to the gilding, a few small inherent faults to glaze
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.