Lot 446
- 446
A Porcelain Vase, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, 1909
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- height 38.3cm, 15 1/8 in.
of tapering cylindrical form, the sides painted in muted tones with a wolf pack in a snowy landscape, with green Imperial cipher of Nicholas II dated 1909
Condition
There is a visible crack extending approximately 35 cm through one side, but does not reach the upper rim. Would benefit from professional cleaning.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Artists at Russia's Imperial Porcelain Manufactory began to experiment with high-fire underglaze painting due to the efforts of Empress Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928), wife of Alexander III (1845-1894). Born Princess Marie Sophie Frederikke Dagmar of Denmark, she always promoted close ties between the Russian and Danish courts. Alexander III greatly admired the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory's wares decorated with their newly developed method of underglaze painting. Between 1892 and 1895, Danish designers from the Copenhagen factory were sent to St Petersburg to instruct painters at the Russian Imperial factory in the new technique. As this vase so beautifully demonstrates, the muted tones lent themselves particularly well to depictions of Northern landscapes and Russian winter views.