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A RUSSIAN PORCELAIN IMPERIAL LAMP, IMPERIAL PORCELAIN FACTORY, ST PETERSBURG, PERIOD OF ALEXANDER II |
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 41 cm, larg. 19 cm, prof. 19 cm ; height 16 1/4 in., width 6 2/3 in., depth 6 2/3 in.
of baluster form, on four rectangular bracket feet, the gilt decoration of stripes around the base and foliate borders around the stepped foot and separate upper rim, the side with white raised cypher MA surmounted by the Imperial crown, with gilt-bronze mounts to the shoulders and neck, made for use with electricity, marked under base
Provenance
The mark MA probably for the Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824 - 1880)Christie's London, 24 November 2008, lot 21
Condition
The porcelain in good condition, minor wears to gilding on feet and top rim.
"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."