Russian Works of Art
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A PORCELAIN TUREEN, IMPERIAL PORCELAIN FACTORY, ST PETERSBURG, PERIOD OF NICHOLAS I (1825-1855)
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June 17, 03:57 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A PORCELAIN TUREEN, IMPERIAL PORCELAIN FACTORY, ST PETERSBURG, PERIOD OF NICHOLAS I (1825-1855)
the white ground with gilt palmette borders centring Imperial eagles with ribbons and badges of the orders of Saint Vladimir and Saint George and inscription in Russian 'For Service and Courage', parcel-gilt scroll handles, the lid with rosette finial, on a spreading base, with blue Imperial cypher of Nicholas I
height 31.5cm, 12⅜in.
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Notably decorated with two Imperial orders, this service was commissioned for Duke Georg Alexander of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1859-1909), who was the eldest of the two surviving sons of Duke Georg August of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and of Grand Duchess Catherine Mikhailovna of Russia. Although he was a German Prince, Duke Georg Alexander lived in Russia throughout his life. He was a great-grandson of Emperor Paul I and a cousin of Emperor Alexander III. Duke Georg Alexander pursued a career as an officer in the Russian army and was Major General, Commander of the Life Guard Dragoon Regiment.
Further pieces of this service, including a tureen of conforming design to the present lot, are held in the collection of Pavlovsk Palace. For more see State Museum-Reserve Pavlovsk,The Full Collection Catalogue, Volume VII Porcelain, 1st Edition, Imperial Porcelain Factory, Late XVIII - early XX centuries, St Petersburg, 2010, pp. 140-141.