Lot 415
- 415
A Porcelain Plate from a Military Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Alexander II (1855-1881), dated 1872
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- diameter 24.8cm, 9 3/4 in.
the cavetto depicting officers and soldiers of the 20th Infantry Division, the lilac border decorated with a medallion containing the Imperial State Seal flanked by a wreath of oak and laurel leaves, the reverse inscribed in Russian after a painting by Piratskii, signed N. Krasovskii and dated [18]72, with green and blue Imperial ciphers of Alexander II
Condition
some very small rubbing to gilding and two small areas of loss to painting near edges of cavetto; some small loss to gilding on 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. 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."