Lot 418
- 418
Four Dinner Plates from the Officers' Service of the Imperial Yacht Queen Victoria, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, Periods of Alexander II (1855-1881) and Alexander III (1881-1894)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- diameter 26.5cm, 10 3/8 in.
the borders with bands of cobalt blue relieved by scrolling gilt ornament, the cavettos centred with a polychrome Imperial State Seal above a magenta banner bearing the Russian inscription Yacht Queen Victoria, with green Imperial ciphers of Alexander II or Alexander III
Condition
some minor rubbing to gilding on decorative borders and to central 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."
"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."