- 738
A porcelain plaque, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Nicholas I (1825-1855), dated 1840
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 26 by 34cm, 10 1/4 by 13 3/8 in.
painted with a view of the Lifeguards' Half-Squadron of Gendarmes' military camp at Krasnoe Selo, inscribed in Russian lower left 'After the painting by Ladurner', signed and dated lower right 'student Ya. Amelchenkov, 1840', otherwise apparently unmarked, in a modern giltwood frame
Condition
Small areas of the surface fluoresce under UV light, including the lower corners. Otherwise in apparent excellent condition.
"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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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
For comparison, please see The Rostropovich-Vishnevskaya collects
ion, Sotheby's London, 18-19 September 2007, lot 170.