Decorative Arts Auction

June 20, 2016

LOT 339

Lot 339

Russian Imperial Porcelain Plate, from the Kremlin Service, period of Nicholas I (1825-55)

Russian Imperial Porcelain Plate, from the Kremlin Service, period of Nicholas I (1825-55)
Lot 339 Details
Russian Imperial Porcelain Plate, from the Kremlin Service, period of Nicholas I (1825-55)

painted on the centre with the Imperial eagle crest and cyrillic title, surrounded by borders of flowers and scrolling leaves, all in colours and gilt
diameter 8.7" — 22.2 cm.
crowned cipher mark in underglaze blue, later inventory number 22427 in red

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $2,952
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Macdonald Collection, Edmonton

CONDITION DETAILS

Some stacking wear to the cavetto; minor thumbnail crack at foot-rim is not significant; otherwise substantially in good condition

LOT 339
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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