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Round Dance of the Mermaids: A porcelain vase, Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, period of Nicholas II, dated 1903
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- height 29cm, 11 3/8 in.
moulded by Pavel Shmakov after the model by August Timus, exuberantly formed as four hand-holding mermaids emerging from waves, with green Imperial cypher of Nicholas II dated 1903, incised in the paste with modeller's initials P.Sh (Cyrillic) and D (Latin)
Condition
Excellent condition overall, with only a handful of tiny surface abrasions.
"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."
"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
Another example of this vase modelled by Shmakov in 1904 is in the Hermitage (inv. no. MZI-1995) and is illustrated, T. Kudriavtseva, Russian Imperial Porcelain, St Petersburg, 2003, p. 228.