Lot 167
- 167
A Russian porcelain part tea service, Kornilov Brothers Manufactory, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- length of tray over handle 12 7/8 in. (32.5 cm)
the forms after designs by Ivan Galnbek, comprising: a tea pot, sugar bowl, a kovsh-form cake basket, four cups and saucers, and four dessert plates; the vessels all with horsehead ornament, all decorated with green and red strapwork ornament, with stamped factory marks. 17 pieces
Condition
overall excellent condition -- one miniscule chip to the edge of one saucer
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
Ivan Galnbek (1855-1934), an architect and art historian who provided occasional designs for the firm of Fabergé, designed many of the historically inspired forms making up this service. Although best known for the delightful bear- and horse-shaped handles on Kornilov porcelains, Galnbek designed numerous forms for the manufactory, many of which demonstrate his vast knowledge of Russian art and often drew on the forms of traditional Russian metalwork. On Kornilov Brothers porcelain and Ivan Galnbek, see T. Kudriavtseva, "Ivan Gal'nbek i russkii stil' v kornilovskom farfore," Pinakoteka 10-11, pp. 115-121. For a similar design, see T. Kudriavtseva, Farfor bratyev Kornilovykh, St. Petersburg, 2003, p. XXX.