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A Set of Six Russian Porcelain Dinner Plates from the Raphael Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Periods of Alexander III (1881-1894) and Nicholas II (1894-1917)
Estimate
100,000 - 140,000 USD
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Description
- two with gilt Slavonic Imperial cypher of Alexander III dated 1886 and 1892, four with gilt Slavonic Imperial cypher of Nicholas II dated 1903
- Porcelain
- diameter 9 1/2 in.
- 24.1 cm
the center of each plate with a classical figure en grisaille against an iron red ground within a hexagonal border, the border decorated with putti and mythical creatures against iron red grounds in circular reserves and alternating with friezes of grotesques, creatures, and putti against a blue ground and with seated griffins with raised wings, with gilt border and gilded foot.
Provenance
Christie's New York, April 29, 1987, lots 26 and 27, illustrated
Condition
some slight rubbing to gilding
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
For more information, see the note on lot 75 or sothebys.com.