A RUSSIAN TETE-A-TETE SET, IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, ST PETERSBURG, CATHERINE II PERIOD (1762-1796)
cylindrical with angular handles, each painted with a continuous frieze of pastoral figures in landscapes between gilt line borders and to the shoulder with a band of trailing cornflowers above a black line border, comprising a pot and cover, a sugar bowl and cover, a jug, two cups and saucers and a caddy and cover, underglaze blue Imperial cipher marks, pot and cover 25.5cm high (11pcs) The shapes and design of peasant figures appear to be after Vienna porcelain prototypes; for an I.P.M. bottle cooler of the same pattern and period see Sotheby's, London, 25 November 2014, lot 479.cylindrical with angular handles, each painted with a continuous frieze of pastoral figures in landscapes between gilt line borders and to the shoulder with a band of trailing cornflowers above a black line border, comprising a pot and cover, a sugar bowl and cover, a jug, two cups and saucers and a caddy and cover, underglaze blue Imperial cipher marks, pot and cover 25.5cm high (11pcs) The shapes and design of peasant figures appear to be after Vienna porcelain prototypes; for an I.P.M. bottle cooler of the same pattern and period see Sotheby's, London, 25 November 2014, lot 479.
Overall good condition excepting one of the cups with a haircrack through the top of the handle and one of the saucers has a haircrack to the centre, approx. 7cm length. Very minor wear to the gilding and enamels overall. Some gilt residue around the footrims of some of the pieces. All with same mark. Perhaps originally with a tray and possibly a cover to the jug. We are pleased to provide you with a general report on the condition of property. Olympia Auctions is not entering into a contract with you in respect of the Condition Report and accordingly does not assume responsibility to you in respect of it. The Condition Report represents Olympia Auctions’ reasonable opinion as to the Lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Olympia Auctions does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Any images provided of the lot may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot nor its true colour or shade. The responsibility for ascertaining the condition of the lot remains with the purchaser. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Olympia Auctions is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.
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cylindrical with angular handles, each painted with a continuous frieze of pastoral figures in landscapes between gilt line borders and to the shoulder with a band of trailing cornflowers above a black line border, comprising a pot and cover, a sugar bowl and cover, a jug, two cups and saucers and a caddy and cover, underglaze blue Imperial cipher marks, pot and cover 25.5cm high (11pcs) The shapes and design of peasant figures appear to be after Vienna porcelain prototypes; for an I.P.M. bottle cooler of the same pattern and period see Sotheby's, London, 25 November 2014, lot 479.cylindrical with angular handles, each painted with a continuous frieze of pastoral figures in landscapes between gilt line borders and to the shoulder with a band of trailing cornflowers above a black line border, comprising a pot and cover, a sugar bowl and cover, a jug, two cups and saucers and a caddy and cover, underglaze blue Imperial cipher marks, pot and cover 25.5cm high (11pcs) The shapes and design of peasant figures appear to be after Vienna porcelain prototypes; for an I.P.M. bottle cooler of the same pattern and period see Sotheby's, London, 25 November 2014, lot 479.
Overall good condition excepting one of the cups with a haircrack through the top of the handle and one of the saucers has a haircrack to the centre, approx. 7cm length. Very minor wear to the gilding and enamels overall. Some gilt residue around the footrims of some of the pieces. All with same mark. Perhaps originally with a tray and possibly a cover to the jug. We are pleased to provide you with a general report on the condition of property. Olympia Auctions is not entering into a contract with you in respect of the Condition Report and accordingly does not assume responsibility to you in respect of it. The Condition Report represents Olympia Auctions’ reasonable opinion as to the Lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Olympia Auctions does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Any images provided of the lot may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot nor its true colour or shade. The responsibility for ascertaining the condition of the lot remains with the purchaser. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Olympia Auctions is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.
