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Lot 225
  • 225

Two rare Russian porcelain figures depicting an Ottoman Janissary and a Grand Admiral (kaptan-i derya), Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, probably period of Catherine II (1764-96)

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
each modelled in the form of a standing figure in tall hats, one holding a rifle in green cloak, pink coat and yellow baggy trousers, the other in yellow cloak, pink coat and green baggy trousers on square bases, with blue cipher of Catherine II

Provenance

Sotheby's, The West Wycombe Park Sale, Buckinghamshire, 24 June 1998, lot 242.  

Condition

Both in good condition, intact, the figurine with a yellow coat seems to have a little retouching to hands, notably fingers, as viewed.
"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

During the reign of Catherine II the Great (1762-96) Russia achieved great success in the production of fine porcelain. These two figures belong to a group called ‘Catherine’s Porcelain’ produced between 1762 and 1801. The Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, established in 1744 and later renamed the ‘Imperial Porcelain Manufactory’ in 1765, was at the forefront of such high quality, hand-painted porcelain in Saint Petersburg. The Imperial Court’s constant demand for porcelain challenged the factory to maintain the highest quality production, which continued under the reign of Paul I (1796-1801).