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Two biscuit porcelain plaques, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, Period of Nicholas II, dated 1912
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- diameter 17.5cm, 6 7/8 in.
moulded after the models by Feodor Petrovich Tolstoy commemorating the Napoleonic Wars, the first inscribed in the paste 'Civil Uprising/ 1812', the second 'The Battle of Borodino/ 1812', both with green Imperial cypher of Nicholas II and dated 1912, both incised with initials P.Sh. (Cyrillic) for the moulder Pavel Shmakov
Condition
Excellent condition, the wood frames with abrasions.
Please note the backs of both plaques are incised with initials P.Sh. (Cyrillic) for the moulder Pavel Shmakov, which was not noted in the printed 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."
"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."