Lot 151
- 151
A pair of Russian glasses with portraits of Emperor Nicholas I and Empress Alexandra Fedorovna, Imperial Glassworks, St. Petersburg, 1840s
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- glass
- height 3 3/8 in., 8.3 cm
the lower halves faceted, both transfer printed with portraits surrounded by wreaths and military trophies, the reverse with scrolling gilded ornament, the rims gilded
Condition
overall good condition; some small rubbing to gilding
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
In 1839 the artists Konstantin Terebenev and Pavel Semechkin invented a new method of printing on glass and ceramics. During the first half of 1840s, they worked at the Imperial Glassworks printing glass with images of the Imperial family as well as copies of popular suites of prints. They eventually went on to establish their own workshop.