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A porcelain centrepiece, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height 46cm, 18 1/8 in.
the three tiers of seashells supported by dolphins and merboys, blue and gilt urn finial, on three gilt acanthus scroll feet, with blue Imperial cypher for Nicholas I
Condition
Various elements of the centrepiece are held together with a long iron rod,and cemented with plaster. An unusual piece in good overall condition.
"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
For designs of similar centrepieces by Nikolai Benois, please see I.A. Pronina, Decorative and Applied Arts in the Academy of Arts, Izobrazitelnoe Iskusstvo, Moscow, 1983, pl. 86.