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Hermitage Fine Art

318 - ‘MADEMOISELLE SOPHIE’ PORCELAIN FIGURINE FROM THE ‘THÉÂTRE D…
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Estimate €3,000 - €5,000
Description
‘MADEMOISELLE SOPHIE’ PORCELAIN FIGURINE FROM THE ‘THÉÂTRE DE LA GALERIE’ SERIES Popov Porcelain Manufactory, mid-19th century Biscuit porcelain, polychrome painting Depicted as an actress in the role of the page Clé in A. de Saint-Hilaire’s drama *Le Cheval du diable* at the Théâtre du Cirque Olympique, from the ‘Théâtre de la Galerie’ series [Costumes of the Parisian theatres] Markings: Popov factory mark in relief in Cyrillic H. 14 cm This model was also produced by the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory during the reign of Nicholas I 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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