Lot 160
- 160
A pair of Russian porcelain soup plates from the Ropsha Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Periods of Alexander II (1855-1881) and Nicholas II (1894-1917), one dated 1908
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- diameter 9 3/8 in. (23.9 cm)
the borders with ciselé anthemia against a blue ground, centered with a gilded version of the Imperial double-headed current circa 1827, when the service was first ordered, i.e., with lowered wings and with a torch and laurel wreath held in its talons, with green cypher marks of Alexander II and of Nicholas II dated 1908
Condition
Some small wear, primarily to the gilding on the border and outer 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.
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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.