PORCELAIN FIGURE ‘MADEMOISELLE SOPHIE’ FROM THE ‘THEATRE GALLERY’ SERIES Popov Porcelain Factory, mid-19th century

Biscuit, polychrome painting modelled as an actress in the role of the page Clé in A. de Saint-Hilaire’s drama Le Cheval du diable [The Devil’s Horse] at the Théâtre du Cirque Olympique from the series Théâtre de la Galerie [Costumes of Parisian Theatres] Marks: impressed Popov Factory marc in Cyrillic H. 14 cm The model was also produced by the Imperial Porcelain Factory during the reign of Nicholas I. We would like to thank Vladimir Levshenkov, specially invited porcelain expert, for his assistance in cataloguing this lot. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.