Lot 421
- 421
A Porcelain Part Dinner Service from the Dowry of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, Period of Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain, gilding
- length of largest covered platter 39.8cm, 15 5/8 in.
comprising one large oval lidded platter, two medium oval lidded platters, two medium oval serving platters, and eight dinner plates, all decorated in gilt and partly burnished gilt scrolling acanthus leaves, with blue or black Imperial ciphers of Nicholas I; with eight later dinner plates with conforming decoration, Eduard Schinkel or J.F. Maercklin, Stuttgart
Condition
all of the pieces with some losses or rubbing to gilding; one of the Imperial factory dinner plates with a small glaze and/or firing flaw visible near the edge of the cavetto
"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."