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A Russian Porcelain Sauceboat and Underplate from the Farm Service
Estimate: $500-$700
Sold
$900
Live Auction
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description
A Russian Porcelain Sauceboat and Underplate from the Farm Service
Imperial Porcelain Factory, St. Petersburg, Period of Alexander III (1881-1894)
bearing the Imperial cipher of Alexander II, with a green factory mark for Alexander III to the underside.
Width of underplate 10 1/2 inches.
Width of underplate 10 1/2 inches.
Property from the Estate of Emil Seidel, Jerseyville, Illinois
Condition
In good and stable condition overall. The sauceboat is affixed to the underplate, some dirt and deposit bulid up in the crevice where the two meet. Few areas of minor scuffs, scratches, rubbing and loss to the gold decoration throughout. Slight seam separation on the handle. Some instances of pitting to the porcelain and scattered areas of amber colored deposit to the underside of the base. Additional images available upon request.