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A Set of Seven Russian Teacups and Saucers from the Raphael Service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Period of Nicholas II (1894-1917)
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- the saucers with gilt Slavonic Imperial cypher of Nicholas II dated 1896, 1900, 1902, and 1903, three saucers also with green Imperial cypher of Alexander III; the cups with gilt Slavonic Imperial cypher of Nicholas II dated 1895, 1899, 1901, and 1902, one with green Imperial cypher of Alexander III, another with green Imperial cypher of Nicholas II dated 1902
- Porcelain
- height of the cup 2 in.; diameter of the saucer 6 1/2 in.
- 5 cm; 16.5 cm
both cup and saucer polychrome painted with Neo-classical motifs, the cup with classical vignettes en grisaille against an iron red ground within an octagonal frame alternating with similar vignettes against a celadon green ground, the saucers with a white central reserve surrounded by nine radiating panels with grotesques and foliage against cream and turquoise grounds, the rims and feet gilded.
Provenance
Christie's New York, April 29, 1987, lots 31-33, illustrated
Condition
some 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.