Auction 93 / Lot 15
Title
VERY FINE THREE-PART SERVICE WITH THE PEOPLES OF RUSSIA
Origin
Russia, St. Petersburg, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, Period of Alexander II (1855-1881)
Technique
Porcelain, polychrome onglaze painting, polished gold
Dimension
H. 7,3-19 cm, D. 14,8 cm
Reserve price
Hammer price
Description
On the underside of the base an underglaze green manufacturer's mark 'AII' with press numbers. Consisting of a teapot, a lidded sugar bowl and a tea cup with saucer. The walls are framed by geometric borders with very finely executed rectangular images of Russian peoples. Gilding min. rubbed, cup min. rest.
