7th Feb, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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Two Russian porcelain military plates
The plates by the Imperial Porcelain Factory, St. Petersburg, period of Alexander II (1855-1881), each painted with a central roundel of soldiers, within a lilac ground border with gilt ribbon tied laurel wreath and Imperial double-headed eagle crest, both with Cyrillic inscriptions to the reverse and underglaze marks in green and blue, both possibly dated '74 each 24.7cm diameter
(2)
Sold for £12,000
Estimated at £8,000 - £12,000
The plates by the Imperial Porcelain Factory, St. Petersburg, period of Alexander II (1855-1881), each painted with a central roundel of soldiers, within a lilac ground border with gilt ribbon tied laurel wreath and Imperial double-headed eagle crest, both with Cyrillic inscriptions to the reverse and underglaze marks in green and blue, both possibly dated '74 each 24.7cm diameter
(2)
Some wear to the gilt and scratching to the decoration and glaze commensurate with age. Some blooming to the central roundel glaze. Noticeable on the dress on the soldiers and the horse’s bodies. Minor chipping and scuffing to the rim of the base commensurate with age and display. No impurities or inconsistencies showing under blacklight.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 7th Feb, 2024
Day One
Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art and Collectable - Lots 1 - 406
Day Two
Fine Bindings and Incunables from the collection of the late John P. Love - Lots 501- 575 (Click here to read about J. P. Love)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 576 - 598
Books from the Library of the late Malcom Deas - Lots 601 - 702 (Click here to read about M. Deas)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 703 - 783
Viewing
Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm
