the cavetto realistically painted with officers of the Pavlovsk Life Guards Regiment in front of a traditional building, the lilac border with gilded ribbon-tied laurel and oak wreath divided by the Imperial State Seal, the foot rim gilded, the reverse titled in Russian Pavlovsk Life Guards Regiment, from a painting by Piratskii, signed Vas[ilii] Midin, also with blue Imperial cipher of Alexander II

some small rubbing to the gilt bands and to the gilding on the foot
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.