Lot 602
- 602
A porcelain ice cup from the Arabesque Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Catherine II (1762-1796)
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- height 6cm, 2 3/8 in.
decorated with gilt and green scrolls above a flowering pink scalloped base, wave scroll rim, with blue Imperial cipher for Catherine II
Condition
Excellent condition with very minor wear.
"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
The Arabesque Service derived its name from the arabesques of the classical frescoes discovered during excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Ordered by Catherine the Great in 1784, it comprised 973 pieces and is considered as the first great ceremonial service produced by the factory. Created for the 22nd anniversary of Catherine's coronation, the service was intended to reflect Russia's success during the Empress' brilliant reign.