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A porcelain plate from a military service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Alexander III (1881-1894), dated 1882 and 1883
Estimate
22,000 - 32,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- diameter 24.7cm, 9 3/4 in.
the cavetto painted with members of the 8th Cavalry Division, the gilt ciselé border with laurel wreath surmounted by an Imperial eagle, the reverse inscribed in Russian '8th Cavalry Division/ 8th Astrakhan Dragoon Regiment of HIH Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich the Elder/ 8th Vosnesensky Lancer Regiment of HIH Prince Alexander of Hesse/ 8th Lubensky Hussar Regiment of HIH Archduke Karl-Ludwig of Austria/ after the painting by Charlemagne [signed] I. Ivanov/ 1883', with green Imperial cypher of Alexander III, dated 82
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 21 April 2010, lot 252
Condition
Excellent condition. Very light scratches to the gilding throughout.
"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."