Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
A porcelain fruit basket, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Auction Closed
November 30, 06:31 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A porcelain fruit basket, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Nicholas I (1825-1855)
pierced porcelain basket in Neo-Rococo taste, with painted forest scenes in the shell-shaped reserves, the handles and four feet sculpted to resemble branches, the exterior with sculpted, brightly coloured flowers, with blue cypher of Nicholas I
length 36cm; 14⅛in.