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A RUSSIAN PORCELAIN VASE, IMPERIAL PORCELAIN FACTORY, PERIOD OF NICHOLAS I, IN THE GOTHIC STYLE, CIRCA 1832 |
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 16 cm ; height 6 1/4 in
circular, with nine tubular openings with gilded leaves in relief, the body painted with clovers and godrons in colors, marked under base with blue overglaze Imperial cypher of Nicholas I and incised initials M M
Provenance
Ordered by Tsar Nicholas I in 1832 for the Winter Palace
Condition
Restoration to three spouts, minor wears to gilding on base.
"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
The Gothic Service was commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I in 1832. It was created for the Winter Palace and comprised a dinner and tea service of 150 place settings, totalling 1,832 pieces.