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A porcelain verrière from the Dowry Service of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, period of Alexander I, 1801-1825
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- width 31cm, 12 1/4 in.
oval with scalloped rim, the sides painted with views of Swiss waterside towns in oval reserves over a frieze of pink roses and rosette lozenges, gilt borders, ram's head handles, the underside inscribed in French 'View of the castle of the small town of Rheinegg/ View of the town of Arbon', blue Imperial cypher of Alexander I
Condition
Excellent condition. One small spot of accretion to the rim. The ends with very small areas of wear to the gilding at the extremities of the goats' noses.
"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 the form, please see V.V. Znamenova (ed.), Imperatorskii Farforovii Zavod (1744-1904), St. Petersburg, 2008, p. 162 and for the design ibid, p. 165.