painted in the center with flower arrangements, the colorfully variegated borders reserved with scroll-molded cartouches of animals or fruit, comprising: seven large oval chargers in two sizes, two circular chargers, twenty-five dinner plates and twenty-two soup plates, blue-black or blue Imperial cypher of Nicholas I. 67 pieces.

All with occasional very minor rubbing to gilding and enamels, otherwise in good condition, except: Dinner plates: one with an approximate 1/4-inch rim chip. Another with a pinhead chip to the underside of the rim. One circular charger: with an approximate 1-inch footrim chip.
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.

A similar service from the Collection of Lily & Edmond J. Safra was sold in these rooms, October 18, 2011, lot 51.