Lot 393
  • 393

A pair of porcelain vases, Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, period of Nicholas I, dated 1831

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain, gilding, metal
  • height including handles 61.5cm, 24 1/4 in.
of amphora form, both with cylindrical neck and everted rim, the spreading foot on a square gilt-bronze base, the lower body moulded with palmettes, acanthus and rosettes, both painted with a central panel of summer fruits and flowers including peonies, delphiniums, peaches, raspberries and cherries, within acanthus tip ciselé borders, on grounds of blue gilded and ciselé with columns, lyres and rosettes, the aegricane brackets issuing scroll handles, both with blue Imperial cypher of Nicholas I dated 1831

Provenance

Bukowskis Stockholm, 28 November - 1 December 2006, lot 983

Condition

One vase with scroll handle terminals lacking. The other vase with losses to the scroll handle terminals. Minor restorations to the handles, visible in the catalogue photo. Minor surface scratches and losses. The fruit and flowers beautifully painted. Interested bidders are advised to contact the Russian department for detailed images.
"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."