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Hermitage Fine Art

313 - RUSSIAN PORCELAIN PLATE FROM THE GOTHIC SERVICE Imperial Por…
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Estimate €5,000 - €7,000
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Description
RUSSIAN PORCELAIN PLATE FROM THE GOTHIC SERVICE Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, Saint Petersburg, c. 1832–1855 porcelain, painted and gilded decorated in the Neo-Gothic style with polychrome motifs inspired by stained-glass windows on a blue ground, with gilded highlights and a gilded border Marks: green mark of Nicholas I beneath the imperial crown Diameter 32 cm The Gothic service was commissioned by Nicholas I for the Winter Palace and produced in 1832 based on designs by I.A. Ivanov, before being presented to the Emperor in 1833. Designed in a distinctive neo-Gothic style inspired by stained-glass motifs, the service originally comprised 150 place settings and was subsequently expanded throughout the 19th century, with additional pieces supplied by the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory as well as by the Kornilov brothers’ manufactory, eventually reaching 200 place settings by the end of the century. We would like to thank Vladimir Levshenkov, a specially invited porcelain expert, for his assistance in describing this lot. At the buyer’s request, we will be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale DESIGN & JEWELLERY: Jewellery, curios, timepieces, European and Russian silverware, porcelain, Chanel & Hermès handbags, luxury fashion, furniture and design
Auction location
Auction time 07/15/2026 at 2:30 PM
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