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EIGHTEEN PORCELAIN CAVIAR PLATES FROM THE GRAND DUKE ALEXANDER ALEXANDROVICH SERVICE, IMPERIAL PORCELAIN FACTORY, ST PETERSBURG, PERIODS OF ALEXANDER II (1855-1881), ALEXANDER III (1881-1894) AND NICHOLAS II (1894-1917) |
估價
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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描述
- porcelain
- diameter 12cm, 4 3/4 in.
five with blue and green cyphers for Alexander II, twelve with green cyphers of Alexander III, dated 1886, 1887 (two), 1888 (two), 1889 (two), 1890 (three), and 1891 (two), one with green Imperial cypher of Nicholas II, dated 1896
Condition
Half of the plates in very good condition. The other half with condition issues, including firing flaws, some discolourations, small chips and one heavily restored.
"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."